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Boost training efficiency and close skills gaps with internal HR benchmarking

HRExecutive

Benchmarking is a practice that enables organizations to create a data-driven foundation for decision-making, provides context around performance to help identify improvements and uncovers new practices for adoption across an enterprise. We find that organizations at the median take 20 days to close a skill gap.

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The benefits of a skills-based approach: Insights from Deloitte

HRExecutive

Office of Personnel Management announced a shift to skills-based hiring for Information Technology Management positions. According to the White House, “Skills-based hiring opens up opportunities to workers who have learned skills” outside traditional educational pathways. Chetan Jain, U.S.

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Why Candidate Experience Matters More Than Ever

HR Digest

According to a 2023 survey by Talent Board, 58% of candidates who had a negative experience during recruitment would decline a job offer, even if it was their dream role. Conversely, 77% of candidates who had a positive experience would not only accept the offer but also recommend the company to others.

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Identify Skill Gaps so You Can Get Working on Upskilling Your Employees

HR Digest

The quest to identify skill gaps among workers is a constant endeavor with no end date, but that’s what it means to grow a workforce. Employees are hired with an armory of skill sets that match what an organization is looking for, but as the role evolves, the employee is expected to grow as well.

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The Importance of Assessing Interpersonal Skills in Recruitment

Hacker Earth

In the competitive world of hiring, particularly in tech, recruitment is no longer just about finding candidates with the right technical expertise. Interpersonal skills—often termed “ soft skills “—have become equally critical, especially as organizations increasingly emphasize teamwork, communication, and adaptability.

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AI in Performance Management: 11 Practical Applications To Guide You

AIHR

This article discusses AIs importance in performance management and its practical applications in this area. 11 practical applications of AI in performance management HR roadmap for implementing AI in performance management Why should HR use AI in performance management? Contents Why should HR use AI in performance management?

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7 Individual Development Plan Examples Plus Ready-To-Use Templates

AIHR

Individual development plans (IDPs) are essential for reskilling your workforce. By identifying key skills, setting actionable goals, and tracking progress, IDPs create a clear path for employees to build new competencies and advance their careers. Contents What is an individual development plan?