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Is the Skills Gap a Myth?

AvilarHR

While not everyone agrees on whether a skills gap actually exists, one thing is clear: the skills gap question is trending. Nearly half of companies say they don’t have the skills they need.” Industries look to high school grads to fill skills gap.” “U.S. companies look overseas to fill the IT skills gap.” “U.S.

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5 Ways to Bridge the Generation Gap Between Employees 

Achievers

Since more than one-third of the workforce is made up of millennials and one-quarter is baby boomers, you may get called upon to bring some unifying magic to a team that’s at loggerheads due to generational issues. Provide a variety of communication channels . ” .

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24 Actionable Employee Engagement Ideas and Activities

Achievers

Two-thirds of employees in North America are considering leaving their jobs in 2020. For employees under 30, that number is even higher. One of the fastest routes to a better retention rate is by improving employee engagement. By adopting practices that support these goals, you’ll realize the many benefits of an engaged workforce.

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7 Ways HR Will Look Different in 2023

Linkedin Talent Blog

In 2019, I closed the year in a Fast Company column with a look ahead for the field of HR, resulting in the first of what’s now become an annual series exploring how the world of work would change in 2020 , 2021 , and 2022. The past three years have been some of the most consequential and disruptive we’ve seen.

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4 Reasons Your Hiring Process Is Broken

Paddle HR

Corporate executives are starting to recognize that the lack of access to competent, skilled workers is the biggest threat to their business. Corporate executives are starting to recognize that the lack of access to competent, skilled workers is the biggest threat to their business. Why the enormous spend on talent acquisition?

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Your Team Doesn’t Need a Data Scientist for Simple Analytics

Analytics in HR

The mission of enabling data analytics in today’s enterprise is hobbled by the lack of the requisite skills in the marketplace, including: advanced statistics/mathematics, new analytics methodologies, advanced systems analysis, business fundamentals, regulatory and legal understanding, and general IT technical and data architecture skills.

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Shifts in Healthcare IT: How CIOs Can Initiate Transformation

Workday

Previously, we evaluated new hires based largely on certifications and hard skills. Now, using behavioral assessment guides, we evaluate candidates on soft skills, such as how they react to challenges and use creativity in problem solving. Leading team: gaining skills to be a better leader of people.