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The #EssentialDigitalSkills report shows that just over 9 in 10 (91%) of UK adults aged 18+ can independently set up a connection to Wi-Fi. Ipsos is pleased to work with Lloyds Banking Group for the fourth year on the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) study, to understand the digital capability and skills of the UK population. This skills framework is divided into three areas, Foundation Level, Life EDS and Work EDS, each with their own list of tasks that are considered vital in order for an individual to be digitally skilled and capable. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eCKBXNP9

The #EssentialDigitalSkills report shows that just over 9 in 10 (91%) of UK adults aged 18+ can independently set up a connection to Wi-Fi. Ipsos is pleased to work with Lloyds Banking Group for the fourth year on the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) study, to understand the digital capability and skills of the UK population. This skills framework is divided into three areas, Foundation Level, Life EDS and Work EDS, each with their own list of tasks that are considered vital in order for an individual to be digitally skilled and capable. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dDyWD29H

The #EssentialDigitalSkills report shows that just over 9 in 10 (91%) of UK adults aged 18+ can independently set up a connection to Wi-Fi. Ipsos is pleased to work with Lloyds Banking Group for the fourth year on the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) study, to understand the digital capability and skills of the UK population. This skills framework is divided into three areas, Foundation Level, Life EDS and Work EDS, each with their own list of tasks that are considered vital in order for an individual to be digitally skilled and capable. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dpcuxwca

The #EssentialDigitalSkills report shows that just over 9 in 10 (91%) of UK adults aged 18+ can independently set up a connection to Wi-Fi. Ipsos is pleased to work with Lloyds Banking Group for the fourth year on the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) study, to understand the digital capability and skills of the UK population. This skills framework is divided into three areas, Foundation Level, Life EDS and Work EDS, each with their own list of tasks that are considered vital in order for an individual to be digitally skilled and capable. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ei7NqHbN

Ipsos has partnered with Lloyds Banking Group to measure UK adults' 'Essential Digital Skills'. The study conducted on behalf of the Department for Education is reported alongside the Consumer Digital Index, which examines the UK's digital and financial aspects of life. 📈Important findings: •The Foundation Level, representing the fundamental tasks of getting online, has increased to 84% of UK adults from 80% in 2022. However, setting up a Wi-Fi connection remains challenging for around 4.7 million (9%) UK adults. •In 2023, 23% of UK adults had to search for a cheaper internet or mobile data plan to afford their other bills, compared to the 14% who expected to do so. • 82% of the UK labor force possesses Essential Digital Skills for Work (also known as Work EDS) - a four-percentage-point increase from 2022. 👉Download the report to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eEr8vVfk #EssentialDigitalSkills #ConsumerDigitalIndex

We are delighted to share that the annual Lloyds Business & Commercial 2024 UK Consumer Digital Index is out now! First published in 2016, the #ConsumerDigitalIndex is the UK’s largest study of digital and financial lives, using the behavioural and transactional data of one million consumers to build a view of digital and financial lives across the UK. The report highlights the power of digital skills and confidence, the benefits of digital participation and the opportunities to support people to build their capability and confidence. Lloyds Bank Academy works with cross-sector organisations to establish the Essential Digital Skills framework, which covers essential tasks needed to access the online world, both in life and at work. Lloyds Bank Academy also offers free, multi-channel support to help people build their digital and financial skills. ✅ Find out more and download the 2024 UK Consumer Digital Index here: https://ow.ly/RUtw50U93Yk Image description: Dark grey infographic stating: "Since 2020, 8.6 million more people have the highest digital capability." The design includes a large green checkmark with sparkles above the text, and hashtags #ConsumerDigitalIndex and #EssentialDigitalSkills at the bottom alongside the Lloyds logo.

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Next week, we get to share the 2024 Lloyds Bank Consumer Digital Index and Essential Digital Skills report, launching on 18th November! This year’s report includes invaluable insights from 7,000 new participants, helping us to better understand the evolving digital landscape and as always, the Index plays an incredibly important role in measuring digital skills and inclusion across the UK. The data and insights we’ll be unveiling are more important than ever, as industries across the UK continue to adapt to the digital age. Whether it's guiding businesses, policymakers, or educators, this Index is a vital tool in shaping strategies to drive a more digitally inclusive future for all. The findings will help bridge the digital divide, empowering individuals and communities with the essential skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. I can’t wait for all the hard work the team have dedicated to this to come to fruition next week! It's not too late to join us at the event in person or virtually 📅 18th Novemer 2024 📍Coin Street Conference Centre, London / Online ⏰️11:00 - 13:30 GMT ➡️ Registration link is in the comments. #LloydsBank #DigitalInclusion #EssentialDigitalSkills #DigitalTransformation #HelpingBritainProsper #ConsumerDigitalIndex #FutureOfWork #InclusiveFuture #DataAnalytics

Has the dial on digital skills truly moved across the UK? The data doesn't lie. Looking forward to some great talks today about the future of Skills and financial capability at the #ConsumerDigitalIndex hosted by Jemma Waters and the team Lloyds Banking Group today. Join the conversation online 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/em4g-BtD

The 2024 Consumer Digital Index from Lloyds Banking Group sets out the stark reality of the digital skills gap today.  Only 48% of the UK labour force are able to perform all 20 work tasks. A looming crisis. That’s c.21 million people lacking at least some of the digital basics, like setting privacy settings, checking a payslip online, or using digital tools to improve productivity. Worryingly, over two million people (6%), are unable to perform ANY of the essential work tasks. This gap has persisted in the shadows, but as AI adoption accelerates, so does the risk of major workforce disruption. Technology is marching on, but people aren’t keeping up.  Skills growth has stagnated, and a gap of this size poses a significant challenge to business and the economy. We must raise the floor on basic digital capability and confidence.  Everyone in the UK workforce, whether paid or voluntary, needs support to build the essential digital skills to prosper in work now and in the future. Our society and economy cannot digitally transform without a digitally confident and capable workforce. That’s why FutureDotNow is calling for a Great Digital Catch Up and over 100 companies have already signed the Workforce Digital Skills Charter and are committing to take action, but we need many more. Join us today: https://lnkd.in/eDZ-TG8C      Read the full 2024 Consumer Digital Index: https://lnkd.in/gjRppR2d      #ConsumerDigitalIndex #DigitalSkills #DigitalSkillsGap #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #AIAdoption #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalInclusion #SkillsForTheFuture #TechForGood #DigitalSkills #WorkforceSkills #DigitalEconomy #SkillsGrowth #DigitalCapability #DigitalConfidence #WorkforceInnovation