The telecoms industry, like many others, is grappling with a tech talent shortage as demand for digital skills continues to sharply outpace supply. Industries which increasingly rely on IT functions, and tech-focused organisations, in particular, are feeling the problem acutely. In fact, nearly all (93 percent) of UK businesses say they are facing a tech skills gap, according to research by Forbes in September 2023.
Furthermore, in today’s rapidly-changing tech landscape – especially with the revolution heralded by the growing significance of AI, fueled by the arrival of Generative AI – businesses of all kinds face a big challenge: cultivating workforces equipped with the digital skills of the future. Achieving this goal involves an intricate dance of recruitment, upskilling, and employee development.
