In a new series of blogs following a Senior Leaders roundtable, we hear from Hilary Smyth-Allen, CEO of SuperTech, the West Midlands’ cluster body for financial and professional services technology and partner of City-REDI, co-producing the evidence base for the region’s Next Generation Services cluster sector. As AI reshapes entry-level work in professional and financial … Continue reading “The Pipeline Paradox”
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Improving Employment Outcomes for Young People in Birmingham
New City-REDI and Rigby Foundation report launched in Westminster setting out a roadmap for improving employment outcomes for young people in Birmingham. On 14 July, a team from City-REDI officially launched a major new report on the labour market challenges and opportunities facing young people in Birmingham at a Westminster reception attended by parliamentarians, business … Continue reading “Improving Employment Outcomes for Young People in Birmingham”
Understanding the Major Challenges Facing UK businesses and the Economy – Evidence Submission
Dr Huanjia Ma recently contributed to a Business and Trade Committee call for evidence on behalf of City-REDI, University of Birmingham. This blog explores his submission. The committee was trying to understand the major challenges facing UK businesses and the economy, including costs, regulation, skills shortages, and investment barriers. This in turn would help support … Continue reading “Understanding the Major Challenges Facing UK businesses and the Economy – Evidence Submission”