Chamber of Commerce president Paul Luxon.

With full employment and a States policy for zero population growth, Chamber of Commerce president Paul Luxon considers the importance of training and development in the workplace.

IN THE world of property and property development we are all aware of the maxim location, location, location.  In the world of employee development, the key must be training, training, training.

In February 2007, the previous States assembly baulked when the critically strategic debate of population and immigration came before the House.

It was widely reported that too few deputies knew enough about the subject and indeed insufficient information was available on which to base any decisions.

A fudged solution of an annual 200-person cap on the net increase  to Guernsey’s population was agreed, this in spite of the previous strategic policy, subsequently captured in the Government Business Plan and in the zero-10 fiscal plan, that the island would achieve future success through growth rather than just higher taxation.

This was not a glory moment in the history of our government. Big, difficult decisions cannot be ducked, brave foresight is required at these key times.