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In a world where environmental issues are dominating global discussions, business leaders are asking themselves: “How can my organisation tackle environmental challenges and what steps do I need to take to make a positive impact?”

In this webinar, host Ayo Sokale (BBC Bitesize), explores the complexities of this question with Dr Victoria Hands, Director of Sustainability at The Open University and Amie Kumar, ESG consultant.

It’s a challenging skills landscape in the UK, with widespread and ongoing shortages. Almost three quarters (73%) of businesses polled in The Open University’s (OU) latest Business Barometer report said they had significant skills gaps and that it was affecting their ability to do business.

Learn how Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) utilises apprenticeships to meet long-term recruitment and workforce goals.

Skills shortages, heavy workloads and wellbeing concerns were all messages resonating from the latest Business Barometer report, an annual temperature check on the UK skills landscape.

In an exciting new initiative aimed at bolstering the leadership capabilities within Ireland's charity and community sector The Open University (OU) in Ireland has partnered with The Wheel, the national association of charities, community organisations, and social enterprises. This collaboration marks the launch of a dedicated free learning hub on The Open University's OpenLearn platform.

The Open University hosted a full day of keynote speakers and panel discussions, hosted by presenter and journalist, Ben Hunte, to understand how employers can attract, develop and grow young talent. 

The latest edition of an annual report published by The Open University, in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, has found that longstanding skill challenges remain which are hampering organisations in a number of ways.

Following the release of the 2024 Business Barometer report, Dr Haider Ali, Director of Microcredentials and Short Courses at The Open University’s Faculty of Business and Law, explains how the OU can help businesses fill skills gaps by developing internal talent.

Dr Inge Hill, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at The Open University’s Business School, shares practical insights for recent managers and those keen to update their knowledge in an interview.

The most recent annual report published by The Open University in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce has revealed that persistent skill shortages are causing problems for organisations in various ways.