
The study from accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson found that getting familiar with changing technologies can be compared to something of an unloved household chore.
Results found that middle-aged and older workers struggle the most. Four in ten people aged in their fifties consider it challenging to keep up with new developments and a quarter of those in their thirties and fifties are also finding it difficult to stay up to speed. In September, exam board AQA introduced Tech-levels in order to provide more variety to youngsters planning to move into further education. Courses include business marketing, design engineering, IT networking and more, all with a view to fight the UK’s skills gaps.Read more on executive learning:
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Overall, almost half of office workers from all age groups would prefer software firms to make fewer updates to products they already understand. On the other hand, 40 per cent said learning new software was easier because they’re already experienced software users.
Jason Mitchell, partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, said: “Good training that treats all staff as individuals goes a long way in helping them learn software packages and reduces the resistance to learning that, according to our research, increases with age.Share this story