Instead of relying on credentials as a rough indicator of knowledge, employers can identify, measure and develop the specific skills that drive performance. ​ ...

A skills gap happens when there's a mismatch between employer expectations for technical skills and what skills employees actually possess. Continuous learning presents a particular challenge in the ...

AI is reshaping workforce development around three priorities: identify existing capabilities, target learning to close gaps, ...

In a volatile market, organizations can go from thriving one moment to being in dire straits the next. Effective learning and development is one area that can determine where an organization will land ...

Today, companies are moving away from the rigid job descriptions and educational requirements of the past, shifting instead toward a skills-based approach that prioritizes evaluating and training ...

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Betterworks, the leading performance management software company, today announced compelling new survey results revealing that while many organizations are taking ...

To face the changing future of work, employers may need to redouble their efforts to address skills gaps, according to a May 28 report from CompTIA, an IT training and certification vendor. More than ...

Invest in customized, industry-specific training programs. Prioritize leadership development alongside technical training. Continuous feedback boosts engagement and operational excellence. I work in ...

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Millions of workers construct, operate, and maintain the nation’s built environment systems and facilities, from roads to pipes to power plants and beyond. Simply keeping up with needed expansions and ...

When employers demonstrate a commitment to social causes, there is an acute impact on employees and the business. One way to do this is by providing skills-based volunteer opportunities, which ...

Heuser, Patricia; Letmathe, Peter; Vossen, Thomas. European Journal of Operational Research. Mar2025, Vol. 321 Issue 3, p697-716. Skill development in the field of ...