Consultation - Review of Collective Measures (UK)
From: UK Commission for Employment and Skills
Date published: early July 2009
Response due: 31 July 2009
Semta response submitted: 31 July 2009
UKCES Final Report published: 5 November
Summary
Over the last year a consortium of research
organisations have been undertaking research on behalf of the
UK Commission to identify a range of policy options which might
encourage employers to increase and improve the extent to which
they train their workforces on a collective basis. The
research has culminated in the selection of three broad options
which, following the deliberative exercise, were refined and the
research team have now recommended to the UK Commission. The UK
Commission is now further developing the detail of the
recommendations. The purpose of this exercise is to offer
stakeholders and interested parties the opportunity to provide
further evidence or insights into the likely effectiveness and
effects of some of the refined policy options recommended by the
research team.
The three options are:
a. A development fund to support a range of different types of
existing or new employer networks.
b. More extensive occupational licensing.
c. Modified accountancy standards to value human capital.
Semta responded, calling for action to support employer-led,
sector-based networks and initiatives such as 'Compact', which ensures
a sector-led skills system. Compact links the investment in
skills to a return in business performance through expert advice
and guidance provided by Semta.
Next Steps
The UK Commission has published the final report on 5th
November.
Documents and Links
UKCES final
report
Semta response
Semta webpage on the previous
collective measures consultation
Semta represents the views of our employers across government
and the media. If you are an employer in the science,
engineering, or manufacturing technology sectors, we welcome your
views at policy@semta.org.uk
23 November 2009