UK workers 'lack training'

02 October 2008

The vast majority of employees in the UK have to undertake tasks for which they have not received training, according to a new study.

Categories: Learning & development

More than three quarters of workers in the UK have been asked to undertake tasks which they have not been trained for, a new survey has revealed.

A study conducted by SkillSoft found 76 per cent of respondents felt they should have been better prepared before carrying out certain elements of their job.

The most common duty people were asked to undertake without proper training was managing people, followed by project management and "leadership", the survey shows.

It also found that line managers, supervisors and senior managers are considered to be those most in need of training.

John Ambrose, senior-vice president at Skillsoft, said: "This survey not only shows the significance of leadership training, but it also proves workers need to be trained at all stages of their careers."

Recently, Nigel Stanley, head of campaigns at the Trades Union Congress, stated that offering workers the chance to develop their skills through training generally makes them more satisfied.ADNFCR-1459-ID-18808499-ADNFCR

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