Responding to the launch of the Greater London Authority’s new Inclusive Talent Strategy, Muniya Barua, Deputy Chief Executive at BusinessLDN, said:
“This new strategy rightly focuses on unlocking the full potential of more Londoners so that the capital can fire on all cylinders as an engine of growth for the whole UK.
“The emphasis on working in partnership with employers to develop, recruit and retain talent is particularly welcome – aligning closely with the approach set out in the London Local Skills Improvement Plan. The commitment to launching a new London jobs and careers service – something we have long called for – will also help more people access the advice they need to find a path that is right for them.
“This strategy has a vital role to play at a time when London’s unemployment rate is above the national average, skills gaps are holding businesses back and the number of young people not in education, employment or training is on the rise. We look forward to working closely with the Greater London Authority to ensure it delivers for Londoners and the capital’s businesses.”