{"id":55231,"date":"2021-04-28T09:52:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T09:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk\/?p=54955"},"modified":"2021-07-13T13:25:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T12:25:03","slug":"chambers-barclays-lifeskills-release-report-revealing-businesses-thoughts-on-futureproofing-for-a-post-pandemic-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedotdev.com\/newanglia\/chambers-barclays-lifeskills-release-report-revealing-businesses-thoughts-on-futureproofing-for-a-post-pandemic-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Chambers &#038; Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses\u2019 thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A series of online roundtables with members of Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and the Chambers of Commerce Network from around the UK, has provided valuable insights into the workforce challenges faced by businesses on the ground during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2f9ae7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"b2f9ae7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>The valuable insights has led to a report by the British Chambers\u00a0of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills\u00a0have\u00a0today released a new report entitled\u00a0\u2018The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The joint report:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finds that new ways of working introduced during the pandemic offer opportunities for both employers and staff<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights how supporting employees\u2019 mental wellbeing and digital skills will become increasingly important<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shows that<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>equipping<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>school-leavers with key people skills to deal with new working arrangements will be vital<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic,\u00a0and how\u00a0companies\u00a0can\u00a0support\u00a0their\u00a0staff\u00a0in the future. It\u00a0also\u00a0highlights the need for employers to be ready to adapt their training priorities\u00a0in order to\u00a0help the next generation of school-leavers enter the workforce in a markedly changed, and still changing, workplace.<\/p>\n<p>The findings were\u00a0discussed during\u00a0a series of online roundtables with members of the Chambers of Commerce Network from around the UK, including Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, conducted between November 2020 and February 2021. They provided valuable insights into the workforce challenges faced by businesses on the ground during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>During the roundtables, employers\u00a0described the challenges of adapting to a fully online working environment, necessitated by the pandemic. They\u00a0detailed how effective communication across new digital channels had become a key component in their workplace.\u00a0Companies see it as a priority that young people gain these skills very early in their careers, while the existing workforce is rapidly\u00a0up-skilled\u00a0to adapt.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of attracting new talent digitally, businesses found on-line recruitment processes had worked well and had given them access to a much larger pool of candidates. Employees saw greater appreciation from employers of their wide-ranging motivations, which was reflected in more flexible working arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the report, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: \u201cThis report contains some really crucial insights into the way employers have managed their workforces throughout the unbelievably testing circumstances of the last year, and how they view the route forward post-pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt tells us that companies are now looking to the future of the workforce and are keen to grab hold of opportunities for greater productivity and improved wellbeing for their employees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut firms will need more support to ensure their staff thrive. The capability to adapt to shifting training priorities and new ways of working across the board will be a key strength for any organisation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs firms look to recover from the effects of the pandemic it is also vital the next generation of employees coming into the workforce are equipped with the abilities that\u00a0companies\u00a0value most. The Accredited Chamber Network can have a big role to play in supporting that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kirstie Mackey, Head of Barclays LifeSkills, said:\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s vital for the recovery of the economy that everyone has access to the skills they need to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur programme has supported 12.4 million people so far to access the skills and support they need,\u00a0whether preparing for\u00a0a\u00a0first job,\u00a0progressing\u00a0in their\u00a0career, or even starting\u00a0their own business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecognising the need for the same support for businesses to help the next generation, in 2020 LifeSkills developed new resources to equip businesses and their employees with the support they need to adjust to a rapidly changing working world, whilst rebuilding their confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe launched a new digital business hub, alongside our other content which supports families and teachers, to specifically help businesses with all kinds of practical advice, from managing finances to health and wellbeing tips. We look forward to continuing to work with\u00a0Accredited Chambers of Commerce\u00a0to help businesses futureproof their workforce and access the support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can view the full report here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norfolkchamber.co.uk\/news\/general\/chambers-barclays-lifeskills-release-report-revealing-businesses%E2%80%99-thoughts\">https:\/\/www.norfolkchamber.co.uk\/news\/general\/chambers-barclays-lifeskills-release-report-revealing-businesses%E2%80%99-thoughts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For free, one-to-one business support, call us on 0300 333 6536 or get in touch using our contact form<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sharpen your skills, enhance your network and give your business the tools to grow at our free workshops<\/p>\n<h2>Stay in the loop with our newsletter<\/h2>\n<p>Sign up to receive updates from the Growth Hub on funding opportunities, business news, upcoming events and more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A series of online roundtables with members of Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and the Chambers of Commerce Network, has provided valuable insights into the workforce challenges faced by businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":55359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-video","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-post-types","post_format-post-format-video"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - 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