The UK tech sector is crying out for talent. The current tech talent shortage has been exacerbated by a wider backdrop of economic inactivity and warnings of some of the lowest rates of overall workforce participation in almost 30 years.
To unlock the potential of the country’s digital and tech sector, and support wider economic growth, bridging the gap between skill supply and demand requires urgent attention.
According to the recruitment firm Hays, almost 95% of employers looking for tech talent have encountered a skills shortage over the past year, up from 89% the previous year.
The creation of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in February demonstrated a promising political commitment to the prime minister’s innovation agenda and should be applauded....