Silicon - a key UK tech sector title - quotes findings from mthree's 2023 diversity report as part of a longer roundtable piece on bridging the skills gap. It quotes our finding that almost half (45%) of businesses offering tech roles claim that candidates applying for entry-level positions lack core technical skills, despite holding a relevant degree.
Our report also found that:
- 54% of Gen Z professionals take between four to nine months to secure their first role
- 43% of employers think candidates from historically underrepresented groups with the right formal qualifications are scarce
- 44% of employers are more likely to hire from top universities.
The article also quotes results from the Global Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Survey by Riverbed. In the survey, 1,800 global IT and business decision makers share views on generational expectations, hybrid work, IT’s evolving role, and obstacles and strategies for DEX. The research reveals the skills gap is still a clear and present danger for many businesses..
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