Public Sector Training in Scotland [Video]

Facing budget cuts of £500 million, public sector businesses are experiencing impact across various sectors, including health, social care, transportation, and environmental initiatives. The government has also announced plans to expand its hiring freeze to manage costs.  

This introduces a dual challenge: 

• Constraints to recruitment 
• Reduced operational budgets. 

It has never been more crucial to retain essential skills.  

Investing in the training and development of current employees can help fill skills gaps without hiring new staff. 

Upskilling initiatives can enhance capabilities in critical areas such as digital transformation, data management, and cyber security 

‘With limited recruitment options, businesses using a retention and development-led approach are ensuring that their workforce remains competent and adaptable. This enables the organisation to respond to changing needs and rise to new challenges, without additional hiring expenses.’ 

Chris Shekleton, QA’s Director for Scotland.