Skills shortages continue to pose problems.

This article reports on the findings of the annual learning and development survey of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which revealed that skills shortages in Great Britain continue to pose problems. According to the survey, 53 percent of organizations believe that their learning and development work has not been influenced by the skills agenda of the British government. On a positive note, nearly half of employers would consider signing up to the Employer Skills Pledge or the Train to Gain initiative.