The CIPD has gone ahead and joined a coalition that represents business owners, employers and professionals. They are all trying to urge Chancellor Javid to introduce apprenticeship levy spending and flexibility. The CIPD along with other leading bodies in business are now representing thousands of employers. Millions of workers have also joined the movement.

In the year 2017, the government introduced its highly anticipated Apprenticeship Levy. They also introduced reforms for the system in an attempt to increase the amount of apprenticeships that are available. They are also working hard to try and increase employer spending when it comes to training too. The CIPD's recent report has shown that the policy has not halted the decline in apprenticeships or even training. Those who work in labour recruitment or even in labour jobs will know more than anyone how important it is to keep UK apprenticeships high.

The survey has found that a fifth of organisations have stated that they have used the funds to pay for training that they would have done anyway. 14% of businesses have directed their funds to other forms of training that they deem to be more appropriate.

Of course, in order to ensure that the policy is going to drive up investment levels, the letter is setting out the need for a levy as this will allow businesses to have a much greater level of flexibility. It's also going to help them fund training that is effective for flexible workers and employers too. This is going to help fill skills shortages and it is also going to mean higher pay for workers too. Of course, this is all very well and it is a great movement, but that being said, is enough being done?