How can my business benefit?
- Some Greater Merseyside businesses are already seeing the benefits of introducing Skills for Life into the workplace.
- Directors and HR managers who would like to know more about implementing basic skills training may find our Guide to Skills for Life useful
- Improving the “Top Ten” skills in reading, writing, numeracy, speaking and literacy could improve productivity, cut wastage and lead to better customer relationships.
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Greater Merseyside businesses are already seeing results from implementing a fully funded Skills for Life programme for their workforce - learn from other businesses experience.
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Directors and HR managers may find our “GUIDE” useful. The guide is a practical introduction based on real world experience of how to introduce and develop a Skills for Life programme.
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Top Ten Skills
How much would your business benefit if your staff improved their basic skills in reading, writing, numeracy, speaking and listening?
| Reading | Writing |
|---|---|
Understand health & safety information |
Complete personal details (name, address etc) on forms |
Read instructions |
Complete personal information (work and education details) on forms |
Read forms |
Complete accident report forms |
Read directions |
Complete timesheets and work-related documentation |
Find and read information from operating manuals |
Write telephone messages |
Read reports |
Write other messages, notes and memos |
Read timetables, maps, charts and other graphical information |
Write orders, receipts and invoices |
Read staff information posters, leaflets, newsletters and web sites |
Write letters |
Read technical information |
Write e-mails |
Use reference skills to find and sort information |
Write reports on progress or production difficulties |
| Numeracy | Speaking and listening |
|---|---|
Arrive at work on time & plan use of time efficiently |
Respond to questions from colleagues and customers |
Write down sequences of numbers accurately |
Follow oral instructions |
Understand the importance of accuracy in calculations |
Ask questions |
Make calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division |
Greet colleagues and customers appropriately |
Make necessary calculations of fractions, decimals and percentages |
Talk to colleagues and customers, using appropriate and polite language |
Weigh and measure to required tolerances |
Take oral messages and pass them on |
Use calculators accurately |
Use technical language |
Use estimating skills |
Give oral instructions or other information to colleagues |
Make money calculations, including checking pay information, accurately |
Contribute to meetings |
Calculate area and volume accurately |
Contribute to meetings |
Acknowledgement: content extracted from Skills for Life: Make it your business, produced by the Department for Education and Skills
