News, thoughts and updates about the work happening across the UK to improve the digital capabilities and confidence of the nation.
Blog: Next chapter of action to digitally upskill the UK workforce
Earlier this month, we launched FutureDotNow’s roadmap for national action on the UK workforce essential digital skills gap - a gap that affects over half of working age adults. The roadmap brings together what FutureDotNow has learnt over the past four years working...
New roadmap from FutureDotNow lays out route to progress on workforce digital skills
FutureDotNow has published a major new call to action for government, business, and civil society to bridge the digital skills gap. ‘The UK workforce digital skills gap: Why closing it matters and a roadmap for action’ comes from FutureDotNow, with insight from DSIT,...
New data on digital skills gap offers economic and business solutions and path to high-tech future
A new report reveals the scale of the workforce skills gap, identifying who’s being left behind - and provides clear steps on what can be done to tackle it. The UK’s first Essential Digital Skills for Work report reveals that almost 60% of working-age adults cannot...
Blog: Are we deluded if we think the UK is a nation of confident and capable digital citizens?
Last week, Lloyds Bank released their annual Consumer Digital Index (CDI) which reports on the levels of digital confidence and capability across the UK. There is much to celebrate, but a closer read reveals much still to do.
Guest blog: Just like literacy, digital skills are a human right – and unions have a key role to play
Trade unions have a key role to play in digital upskilling. We are the ones with the ability to engage and give opportunities to thousands of workers. We are the ones who know which workers will need help, and are able to motivate them to build capability…
New info and insight in our Digital Skills Directory 3.0
We’re excited to launch version 3.0 of our Digital Skills Directory – with new functionality and insight direct from FutureDotNow coalition partners. First published in 2020, our Digital Skills Directory brings together the details of digital skills initiatives and...
Liz Williams appointed to Govt. Digital Skills Council
Launched as part of the new UK Digital Strategy, the Council will provide a focal point for government and industry to address the digital skills shortage and quality deficit in the UK.
BLOG: How can the UK be an economic digital powerhouse when so many people lack the digital basics?
This week saw the launch of the Government’s new Digital Strategy. A significant piece of policy. I’m encouraged by what I read and concerned at what’s missing.
A digital skills crisis hidden in plain sight
9.6m can’t manage basic security settings, and more, says new analysis of the digital skills of c.30.3 million working people
Leader Perspective – Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, President, techUK
Throughout the pandemic, we have seen an increase in people recognising the importance of essential digital skills and signalling their interest in acquiring these skills through short online courses. We need to use this momentum coming out of the pandemic to drive...