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Research Report No. 01 - Skills for Business 1000
This report summarises the findings of a telephone survey of 1,000 UK employers across a range of sectors. The purpose of the survey is to measure awareness and engagement with the Skills for Business Network, and obtain employer views on a number of issues, including skill priorities.DownloadPDF, 153 Kb
Research Report No. 02 - Evaluation of the Trailblazer Phase of the SSC Network
This report evaluates the success of the Trailblazer phase of the Sector Skills Council network. It is based on in-depth research and interviews with key employers, stakeholders and staff of the five Trailblazer organisations.DownloadPDF, 494 Kb
Research Report No. 04 - Skills for Business 2003 Survey of Employers
This report is based on over 13,000 interviews with UK employers to evaluate the performance of the Skills for Business Network to date and to establish benchmarks against which future progress can be measured.DownloadPDF, 2858 Kb
Research Report No. 05 - Skills Pay: The Contribution of Skills to Business Success
This report examines the impact of skills and training on performance and productivity. Through a range of approaches, it looks at the benefits of training to individuals and businesses and the implication of embedding skills development within HR.DownloadPDF, 1928 Kb
Research Report No. 06 - The UK Skills and Productivity Agenda : The Evidence Base for the SSDA's Strategic Plan 2005-2008
This report presents a summary of the evidence informing the strategic priorities for the SSDA, with a sectoral approach to employers.DownloadPDF, 794 Kb