The economies of the Channel Islands are at a crossroads. Our economic analysis highlights the mounting impacts of a range of challenges including technological disruption, geopolitical instability and faltering productivity. Time and again, however, we hear of one challenge at the front and centre of business leaders’ minds – pressure on the availability of talent and skills.
"Empowering women and older workers to play a full part in our islands’ economies calls for both a cultural shift and bold new policies. Our charter for employment participation looks at how policymakers, businesses and local communities can come together to make this empowerment possible. We believe a ‘Lifelong Employment Commissioner’ working closely with community, education and business groups could lead the drive on making this a reality. Overcoming skills shortages in this way, would sharpen our competitive edge in a fast-shifting global economy, while improving our quality of life and ability to fund growing welfare needs. ”
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