UK Commission vision, goals and values
Please refer to strategic plan for further information.
Our vision
A world class and successful nation, built on sustainable economic growth, and providing opportunity for all.
Goals and milestones
2020 Goal: World class productivity levels – in top 8 OECD countries, currently 11th
2020 Goal: World class employment levels – in top 8 OECD countries, currently 10th
2020 Goal: World class skill levels – in top 8 OECD countries, currently 12th – 18th
2014 Milestone: Skill levels of the working age population equivalent to 80% at lower secondary; 58% at upper secondary; and 36% at tertiary level or higher – currently levels are 71%, 51% and 31% respectively.
2014 Milestone: 76% overall employment rate; with UK unemployment 20% lower than EU average.
2014 Milestone: 40% of businesses to have adopted high performance working practices - currently 30%.
2014 Milestone: 12th in OECD for ratio of top 10% of earning to bottom 10% of earnings – currently 14th
2014 Milestone: A 10% reduction in UK national/regional productivity and employment gaps.
Our mission is to
Maximise UK economic competitiveness and individual opportunity through world class employment and skills
Our values
Inspiration: We will be innovative, energetic and brave
Integrity: We will earn trust and respect by being ethical, honest and impartial
Inclusion: We will be committed to equality, diversity and partnership working
Influence: We will be decisive, give expert advice and be agents of beneficial change