A survey by BT has revealed that, given the opportunity, 69% of people would reskill and work in a different specialism, with technology (18%), health (17%) and finance (10%) topping the list of sectors that people wished they could switch to. intelligentcio.com/eu/2022/04/06/…

“The emphasis should be on building their own supply chain, becoming creators - not simply consumers - of talent. And a focus on upskilling and reskilling opportunities will be key. ” fintechmagazine.com/articles/the-g…

Talent is looking for organizations that align with their values. Companies must clearly articulate their values and help candidates see that their organization is a fit for their values. This is a huge shift for companies to attract and retain talent. time.com/6165690/future…

“Corporate learning and development have become a must-have in the workspace. Employee upskilling is being used as a tool to make staff feel valued, increase productivity, aid talent upgrades, and support career growth. moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

Workforce upskilling is being supplemented by edtech solutions. Half of all employees globally will need reskilling by 2025 and that number does not include all the people who are currently not in employment, according to the World Economic Forum and PwC edsurge.com/news/2022-04-1…

“Many experts believe upskilling is urgent – but most people don’t know where to start. Fortunately, there are many ways to hone your skills.” bbc.com/worklife/artic…

Research shows that almost three in five adults are willing to learn new skills if requested by their current or a potential employer while (42%) are interested in receiving additional job or skill training of any kind if it were available for free. aarp.org/research/topic…

“Moving to technologies that are inclusive for all learners and making learning available in a self-paced model, whether they are in the office or working remotely, is very important for ensuring the experience is equal and impactful.” buff.ly/3kAKCK8

Are your current workers in roles that are slowly becoming obsolete due to automation. Do you have unproductive middle managers, are your digitally unskilled frontline workers prepared for the changing world ahead? hbr.org/2022/04/6-stra…

“There’s a gap between the frontier of innovation and the skills necessary to use those innovations. That in itself is not new. But what is new is the scope of that innovation, how widespread it is, and how it has diffused in every aspect of life. raconteur.net/sponsored/work…

Job openings are at record high levels, and competition is fierce among companies struggling to find qualified workers. Employers need new ways to find people, and the easiest way to fill a job is to keep the person who’s in it. #Upskilling & #Reskilling hbswk.hbs.edu/item/desperate…?

“Hiring platforms routinely screen out experienced candidates simply because they aren't college graduates. With millions of openings going unfilled companies should look for skills instead of degrees.” hbswk.hbs.edu/item/college-d…?

Employers are de-emphasizing degrees in response to a tight job market, but 37% of middle-skill job descriptions showed no reduction in degree requirements, meaning that some 15.7 million people have been effectively walled out of the candidate pool. hbr.org/2022/02/skills…

Age remains a barrier to upskilling finds research. According to research, 43% of workers avoid taking a course because they believe they are too old to learn something new. personneltoday.com/hr/age-remains…

NEW HIRES during the pandemic: 71% finished onboarding unsure of who they should “build relationships with” 62% didn’t have a “clear idea of the organization’s culture” 52% didn’t have a clear idea of “how to be productive in their role” #onboarding eaglehillconsulting.com/insights/onboa…

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