The skills gap has reached companies in all sectors like a sandstorm.
The good news is that getting out of this blockage is not a mirage and there is an oasis in the middle of the desert.
When we talk about skills gap we refer to the gap between the skills that employers need and the skills that workers have. It can occur in recruitment and talent selection processes-although it is desirable that this be minimized as much as possible-but it can also be detected in the talent on the payroll.
Be that as it may, it is a critical issue for companies and, in particular, it fully affects the labor market in general due to the demand for technological competencies derived from the drive for artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
How do skills gaps impact companies?
Skills gaps are not a good thing for companies and become a challenge within the HR department to manage because of all this:
- Lower productivity and competitiveness.
Skills gaps do not go hand in hand with business productivity.
When strategic competencies are lacking in a company and the skills gap situation has already been detected, the implementation of emerging technologies, for example, is often delayed.
This limits the ability to innovate and adapt quickly to market changes. - Opportunity cost. Every unfilled or unfilled position with a lack of specific skills is a real loss of business opportunities.
Opportunities and money that fly elsewhere. - Greater difficulties in retaining and attracting talent.
For today’s professionals, few things are worse than feeling stagnant.
If as an organization you detect that there is a skills gap, run to find a solution now.
One of the indicators that most retain talent in organizations is the opportunities for growth and development. - Risk of becoming obsolete.
Business obsolescence exists and an entrenched skills gap can lead to it.
The longer you live with it, the more you will be unable to compete in a market that demands agility and adaptability.
Not a mirage: create your oasis of talent
- Identify and analyze skills gaps.
With talent mapping you can detect which are the talent weaknesses in your organization, as well as a global overview.
Our talent mapping combines the best of AI and the expert knowledge of HR consultants who understand your organization’s needs from the outset.
HR consultants who understand your department’s needs from the outset. - Develop an individual training plan. With upskilling and reskilling tailored to your talents to break down the stagnation mentality if it has ever taken root.
It’s true that the desert can be a big challenge without the necessary resources, but here the solutions to the skills gaps are within your reach.
How will you meet this challenge?
