We will need to create 400,000 new jobs to achieve net zero by 2050 in the UK – and with a new Labour government aiming to quadruple offshore wind and triple solar energy by 2030, the pressure is on to build a modern workforce equipped to deal with the energy transition.
But with employers finding it difficult to recruit and retain staff with the right skills, how do we get there?
In our latest podcast, join employment specialists and partners at Womble Bond Dickinson, Gearalt Fahy and Dan Fawcett, as they discuss the staffing challenges facing energy companies, what the new Government plans to do to help, and the practical steps that employers can take to fill the skills gap.
Curious to know more about the state of the energy sector? Why not read 'Energising Tomorrow – WBD's 2025 Energy Transition Outlook'.
For more information on how WBD's employment team can help you in the energy sector prepare for the future, learn more about our services here.