Critical Enablers
Technically talented workforce
Attracting and developing a vibrant and more diverse workforce is critical. The fast-paced developments of digital technologies pose a further attraction, retention and upskilling challenge. The railway continues to need people from a vast array of technical backgrounds and this increasingly needs to be underpinned by strong digital skills to successfully drive change and innovation.
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Attracting talent to rail
Rail established as an industry of choice for graduates in relevant technical disciplines. Rail perceived as an appealing career path for technology specialists in other domains.
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Developing skills in parallel with new solutions
Required technical skills are planned for and developed in parallel with new technologies. Technological development includes consideration of what skills will be required to install, operate, maintain and decommission. Migration from current to future technical solutions is planned for in partnership with the workforce.
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Retraining and upskilling to aid retention
The industry supports retention and development of the existing workforce by offering the ability to develop new skills in line with the changing operational and engineering requirements. People in industry are actively encouraged to be professionally curious outside their area(s) of technical expertise.
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Technical competence and career progression framework
Clarity across the industry on the technical skills required. The workforce embraces new technology as a way to deliver better value for customers and to provide a rewarding career with ongoing opportunities for progression.
Critical ENABLERS
Data driven
