Asking entrants to its BIG LEARN competition where they feel they have picked up the most skills, 45% said in the workplace. The release of the report coincides with today's National Learning at Work Day (Thursday 22).
The research also shows that IT skills will be vital in the future, with 27% of respondents believing these will be the most important by 2020. Communication skills were deemed second most important (23%) and adaptability came third (13%).
The skills considered most beneficial today though are communications (69%), with interpersonal skills coming second (42%) and team working third (39%). Just 24% thought IT skills were most important in their current career.
National Learning at Work Day aims to highlight the importance of workplace learning for organisations and individuals.
“Learning at Work Day is an excellent opportunity for both employers and employees to make a commitment to learning and skills,” says skills minister David Lammy. “The day highlights how learning can lead to a better skilled workforce and better business performance and profits.”
