22 Dec Power Up Your People: How Futureproof is Your Workforce?
Your people are your greatest asset—but are they equipped with the skills to keep your business competitive and profitable?
Why it Matters
According to the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Digital Skills Assessment, approximately 76% of occupations in Cornwall require digital skills.
CIOS Skills Hub have concluded that whilst training is valued by Cornwall organisations, it is not always prioritised – feedback shows that there are perceptions that training is for new or younger staff, and that there is a lack of structured processes to ensure ROI from training.
What Cornish businesses are saying
Research from the CIOS Skills Hub (May 2023) reveals:
- 85% agree training boosts productivity
- 65% say training helps retain staff
- Yet 41% prefer recruiting experienced staff over training existing teams
- 72% have no formal training plan or budget
- 62% believe training isn’t necessary for small businesses (and 78% of CIOS enterprises employ 0–4 people)
The gap is clear: training is valued, but not always prioritised.
Ready to Power Up Your People?
At Digital Futures Cornwall, we help organisations like yours unlock growth through skills development.
Whether you’re a small enterprise or a growing SME, futureproofing your workforce starts here.
Complete our interactive quiz: How Futureproof is Your Workforce?
To help you understand where you are now – and where your business could be with investment in skills development. The quiz takes approximately 5 minutes and you’ll receive a personalised report straight into your inbox.
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See how organisations like yours are thriving through skills development.
Speak to the Digital Futures Cornwall team
We have a diverse range of training opportunities on offer. We can guide you to the best options for your team and put you in touch with partners who can tailor content and co-create training to fit your needs.
Digital Futures Cornwall is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and led by Truro and Penwith College.
