10 workforce skills statistics
every HR leader needs to know
What data from the Gloat Research Group reveals about building
skills-based workforces and what’s holding organizations back
With the pace of change accelerating and the threat of an economic downturn on the horizon, agility is a necessity for achieving operational continuity. While most executives see the value in shifting to a dynamic, skills-based strategy, changing the way work gets done isn’t easy. Rather than searching for a quick-fix solution, leaders must turn their attention toward employees and managers and devise a strategy based on the obstacles they’re facing.
To carve a path forward, Gloat, the pioneer in enterprise talent marketplaces and workforce intelligence, commissioned a survey of more than 1,300 employees and HR managers to get their perspectives on jobs, skills, and the future of work. This survey and report is a companion to our research series on the Great Resignation. There’s a full report coming out soon (sign up to be notified when it’s available), but we’re sharing the top takeaways now so that you can fast-track your skills-based strategy.
Job information is out of date
45%
report their job
architecture is out of date
45%
say job descriptions are out of date, no longer relevant, or they don’t have one
Jobs and skills information is hard to come by
55%
report their current jobs and skills information only partially meets their needs
23%
say it’s not easy to find upskilling or reskilling programs
Skills are out of sight
48%
report that their skills management inventory is a work in progress
19%
of employees report their current role uses few or barely any of their skills
Employees aren’t reaching their full potential
55%
are struggling to retain employees, meet their recruiting targets, and fill future skill needs
54%
report their current role doesn’t make good use of their skills
Skills challenges exist at every level
54%
are struggling to get by in analyzing workforce insights, or don’t have the bandwidth
25%
report they don’t know what skills are required to progress or be promoted
The Gloat Research Group’s full skills report is a must-read for anyone wanting to make skills visibility and agile skill-building a competitive advantage.
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