Skills gap


Looking beyond traditional routes for technical apprentices

Against the backdrop of a significant gap between the security sector’s 1,200 apprenticeships and its 30,000 engineer shortage, is it […] Read More

Two thirds of UK tech workers believe more women needed to fix the talent gap, research shows

Tech workers in the UK believe women are the answer to bridging the tech talent gap, yet only 40% of companies have a plan to improve the gender split. Read More

“If people don’t feel safe they won’t go in a building” – Bridging the gap between facilities and security

A panel session at IFSEC in May explored whether shared challenges can bring facilities management and security closer together. Read More

Elevation Training Academy partners with Secure & Recruit to address fire and security skills shortage

Elevation Training Academy has partnered with recruitment agency, Secure & Recruit to bring new talent into the fire and security industry. Read More

Filling the skills gap in security – What are the options?

We report from a presentation from Simon Banks detailing his thoughts on how the security industry can fill the skills gap at IFSEC 2023. Read More

The digital skills gap and inclusive hiring practices – In conversation with SSR Personnel’s Peter French

How the UK can learn from others to tackle the security digital skills gap and the importance of embedding inclusivity into hiring practices. Read More

Wilson James launches data skills apprenticeship academy

Wilson James, a security, construction logistics and aviation services company, has launched a Data Academy in a drive to upskill team members. Read More

Looking beyond the pandemic – “An opportunity for fire and security engineers”

Why Jamie Allam of Amthal Fire & Security believes the pandemic offers an opportunity for the fire and security engineering sector. Read More

Why should physical security professionals learn cyber security skills?

In the first of a series of columns set to be hosted exclusively on IFSEC Global, Sarb Sembhi outlines why physical security professionals should be investing in their cyber security skillset. Read More



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