What are the most effective non-pay related solutions for addressing FE workforce shortages? What are the potential impacts of improved pay and financial incentives compared to non-pay solutions in tackling barriers?
Background
Our goal is to increase productivity and growth by bringing education and business closer together and improving the quality of our skills programme, so that we meet current and future business skills needs.
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