Mastering Digital Skills: Essential for Today’s Success

Why We Can’t Afford to Sleep on Digital Skills

With only a year to go before the UK pulls out of the EU, leaders are sweating over the details of the exit. Amidst all the buzz, there’s a single thing we can do right now: keep investing in digital skills.

The Clock’s Ticking

If we buckle up and start training, businesses can stay ahead. If we don’t, we’ll be left stuck in the dust. Last year the British Chambers of Commerce warned that over 75 % of firms are battling a digital skills shortage. The Federation of Small Businesses added that more than a quarter of owners aren’t confident with basic digital tools, and 22 % of them feel their staff’s lack of skills is blocking their growth online.

Why Our Teams Need a Digital Make‑over

42 % of us lack the digital chops most jobs demand.
Only 38 % of employers actually offer a training program.
Yet 62 % of people are not grabbing the training that’s available.

Barclays found that workers with solid digital skills can earn up to £10,000 more a year—money that could finally put a down‑payment on a house or boost those rainy‑day savings that Generation X, who’re often left behind, are chasing.

From Gap to Crisis? Not If We Act Fast

Digital skills are now a must‑have rather than a nice‑to‑have. The fix has to start at the top. Senior leaders need to champion knowledge sharing, and companies must invest in training so staff can grow their careers and the business can flourish with a culture that loves lifelong learning.

We’re closing the chasm between the high‑tech champs and the “forgotten middle” who are simply “getting by.” New tech can feel scary, but with the right learning platforms, we can turn hesitation into confidence.

Let’s Keep Pace with the Global Crowd!

Achieving a digitally savvy nation is the only way to keep our spot on the world stage post‑Brexit. Digital skills lift earning power and productivity for everyone—so why not give them a shot now?