Free Skills Assessments

Identify skills gaps within your team, and gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions that drive growth and efficiency in your Essex-based business.

What is a Skills Assessment?

A skills assessment is a focused evaluation that helps businesses understand the capabilities and development needs of their workforce. It goes beyond identifying gaps, offering insights that guide targeted training and development efforts. This process empowers businesses to build a more skilled, adaptable, and future-ready team.

Why have a Skills Assessment for your business?

Your business can benefit from a Skills Assessment in many ways:

 

Identify Skills Gaps

Discover specific areas where your staff may need additional training or support to fulfil their roles, and help your business grow.

Improve Productivity

By addressing skills shortages and gaps, you can improve overall team performance and productivity.

Strategic Workforce Planning

Ensure you have the right staff and skills in place for future challenges and business growth.

Adapt to Change:

Build loyalty by investing in staff development. Empower your team with opportunities to grow, learn, and advance.

Development and Retention

Create a culture of continuous learning and development, which can help to create higher employee satisfaction and retention.

What we offer

Our comprehensive Skills Assessments include:

  • Our assessments are tailored to meet the specific needs of your business and industry. We take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and workforce structure, ensuring our evaluations provide actionable insights that address skill gaps, support team development, and align with your strategic objectives.

  • Our clear and detailed reports highlight your business’s strengths and areas for improvement. Designed to be easy to interpret, they include practical data and insights that help you prioritise workforce development, identify key training opportunities, and track progress against industry benchmarks.

  • We provide more than just analysis — our tailored recommendations bridge skill gaps with targeted solutions. From suggesting relevant training programs to connecting, you with local support initiatives, we equip your team with practical tools and opportunities to improve capabilities and meet business goals.

  • Position your business for long-term success by ensuring your workforce has the skills to meet future challenges. Our assessments help you identify upcoming skill needs, prepare for succession planning, and build a resilient, adaptable team that can thrive in a changing market.

 

Who’s eligible?

Our Free Skills Assessments are open to businesses across Essex, excluding Southend and Thurrock.

Apply for a Free Skills Assessment for your Essex business