A new report by the University of Derby outlined that half of businesses have to improve the writing skills of their employees due to low standards.
The research found a ‘perception gap’ between young people’s belief in their skills and the view of the employers. Nine out of ten young people said they felt confident about their letter writing ability, but half of employers said they were spending time and money developing their workers’ skills.
Report author, Vanessa Dodd said: “Our research shows that letter writing continues to be an important skill for many types of work.”
Commenting on the findings of the research, Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber said:“Soft skills and accessing a future workforce are key issues for the Norfolk business community. Norfolk Chamber is passionate about developing the talent of Norfolk’s young people. Soft skills include being able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; showing commitment and flexibility; and being able to be a team player.”
“Many businesses rely on the education system to help equip young people with the soft skills and attitude they need to successfully make the transition to work and we will continue to work with our education and business members to ensure that we work in partnership towards closing this gap and developing our future workforce.”
