Recruiting for the smart economy

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Nikki Hussain, head of the National Skills Academy for Power, highlights the need for recruitment to support the smarter meter rollout

The rollout of smart meters is driving a digital transformation of our energy market that will support new jobs and economic opportunities. But a big step-change is needed in recruitment, if we're to seize...

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