Foreword
As the fastest-growing Apprenticeship provider in the United Kingdom our third annual research report offers critical insights for HR, L&D, and business leaders, analysing the impact of professional development on the UK workplace. Gathering data from 250 HR decision-makers, 1,000 UK employees, and sector focus groups, we conduct this ongoing research to aid business leaders in strategising and planning for the next 12 months.
This year, our research reveals a growing organisational readiness to meet employee expectations, enhance culture, invest in training, address management issues, and integrate AI seamlessly. These findings point to a year of adaptation and growth for UK businesses, requiring strategic organisational alignment with evolving workforce expectations and technological trends.
Drawing on insights from senior decision-makers and employees across various industries, our report highlights:
Cultural Shift 1:
Workplace
4.0
Is Here
Professional development sees a budget boom in 2024
Flexible working is here to stay
Tapping into the untapped potential of over 55s
Cultural Shift 2:
Evolving Employee Expectation
Bridging the toxic workplace gap
Lacking leadership skills stands in the way of high-performing teams
Positive shifts in company culture since 2019
Cultural Shift 3:
A Workforce
Reboot –
AI, Tech & Data
AI is coming - employers are confident, employees aren't sure
