The majority are pleased with the capabilities of their workforce, but less satisfied with the skills of the general population, research has shown.
The workplace is an ideal location to educate people about issues such as pensions, it has been claimed.
New research has found companies may be wasting billions on ineffective training.
A Kenexa study has shown that 47 per cent of UK employees believe their managers are effective.
The cost to businesses of planned new legislation will be £25 billion, it has been claimed.
A new team will crack down on those who do not comply with legislation.