{"id":16473,"date":"2024-04-30T22:03:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T21:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/?p=16473"},"modified":"2025-04-17T14:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:20:19","slug":"how-to-overcome-skill-gaps-while-many-businesses-are-impacted-by-skills-shortages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/how-to-overcome-skill-gaps-while-many-businesses-are-impacted-by-skills-shortages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to overcome skill gaps, while many businesses are impacted by skills shortages?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover How Businesses Tackle Skill Gaps: Learn How 83% Are Implementing Strategies to Close the Skill Gaps Divide in Technology\/IT, Operations, and Sales. Explore Skills-Based Hiring, Training Initiatives, and AI Integration for Effective Upskilling Programs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As companies evolve, there&#8217;s a notable increase in both the time and cost associated with hiring, along with a growing gap between the skills present in candidates and those required for job openings. This issue is particularly acute in essential areas such as Technology\/IT, Operations, and Sales, where the shortage of necessary skills significantly affects business operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognising this as a critical challenge to their future success, a remarkable 83% of businesses are actively implementing strategies to close these skill gaps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods include embracing skills-based hiring, enhancing employee capabilities through targeted training and certifications, utilizing AI tools, and rolling out extensive upskilling programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right training and development resources, you can develop the essential skills needed within your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us guide you on how to build a more capable and adaptable workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Build the skills you need in-house<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to Enhance Skills Within Your Team?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to venture outside your organization to find the skills you need. Upskilling your current team is a faster, more cost-effective, and reliable strategy for business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are excited to collaborate with <strong>Learning Tree Internationa<\/strong>l and the <strong>Chartered Management Institute (CMI)<\/strong> to offer you top-tier training from renowned providers like <strong>Microsoft, Citrix, AWS, AMPG, CompTIA, Cisco, and more.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our service, <strong>Talent OS &#8211; Develop<\/strong>, your team gains access to over 400 high-quality training courses and industry-recognized certifications in a variety of IT and technical fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you can effortlessly bridge skills gaps, boost employee engagement, promote from within, reduce staff turnover, and reduce hiring expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to upskill your employees effectively?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us show you the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking to train individuals or entire teams, we can help you build the skills and capabilities you need, leveraging <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/clients\/we-develop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">world-class training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and our partnership with Learning Tree International.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/clients\/we-develop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to our website here for more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are this month\u2019s featured upcoming courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Program Management Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a31,695 | May 29-31 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/program-management-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AI-900) | \u00a3795 | June 19 |\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/microsoft-azure-ai-fundamentals-training-ai-900\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Introduction to AI, Data Science &amp; Machine Learning with Python<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a32700 | May 13-17\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/data-science-training-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Training and Certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a33,075 | June 24-28 |\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/ccsp-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Power Apps Power Automate Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a31,975 | May 7-10 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/powerapps-power-automate-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>ITIL\u00ae 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a31,570 | May 1-3 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/itil-4-specialist-create-deliver-and-support-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Power BI: Hands-On Reports and Dashboards Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a31,255 | May 6-7 |\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/power-bi-hands-on-reports-and-dashboards-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>CompTIA Security+\u00ae Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a32,195 | June 3 &#8211; 7 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/comptia-security-plus-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TOGAF\u00ae EA Foundation and Practitioner Program<\/strong> &#8211; Course 1803 | \u00a32,995 | June 25-28 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/togaf-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>CISSP\u00ae Training and Certification Prep Course<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | \u00a33,295 | May 6-10 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtree.co.uk\/courses\/cissp-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See course contents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>**Claim a free training course**<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to build your team while developing the specific skillsets you need?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We\u2019re now offering a FREE training course with every placement.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/clients\/submit-vacancy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a vacancy here to get started<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have an open vacancy right now but you\u2019d like to learn more about what we can offer, submit your details via our contact form below and we\u2019ll be in touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Recruitment Trends You Should Know This Month<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key recruitment trends from the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover the latest insights from the recent KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs, uncovering pivotal recruitment trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Declining Permanent Placements: Amid economic uncertainty, employers are pausing hiring initiatives, leading to a continued decrease in permanent placements. Notable exceptions include the Engineering and Blue Collar sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Decreased Demand for Staff: Both permanent and temporary staff demand has plummeted at the swiftest pace since February 2021. Conversely, there has been a significant uptick in the availability of both permanent and temporary staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Low Salary Inflation: Permanent and temporary salary inflation has hit a three-year low, reflecting ongoing market conditions and employer caution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated on these evolving trends to better navigate the recruitment landscape and opmitise your hiring strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re looking to hire for any of the following roles, here are 10 skills that are in excess supply this month:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business analysts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analysts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry level<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Directors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project managers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ML engineers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical managers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Expert Recruitment Advice from Our Teams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, we\u2019ve curated our top pieces of advice to help you find top talent, from deciding whether you should use contractors to finding better ways of assessing candidate suitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/how-to-get-the-most-value-out-of-your-contractor\/\"><b>How to get the most value out of your contractor?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your contractors inside IR35 are managed as effectively as your permanent team. Set clear KPIs and provide the daily support they need to excel. Need guidance?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/why-is-hiring-perm-it-talent-so-hard-right-now-and-what-s-the-impact\/\"><b>Why is hiring Perm IT Talent so hard right now and what`s the impact?<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge of hiring permanent IT talent has grown significantly in the last few years and here are the reasons why.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Looking To Fill a Role?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll help you attract and hire the right candidate for your role, as well as manage, develop and retain them long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch with one of our consultants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discuss your recruitment requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover How Businesses Tackle Skill Gaps: Learn How 83% Are Implementing Strategies to Close the Skill Gaps Divide in Technology\/IT, Operations, and Sales. Explore Skills-Based Hiring, Training Initiatives, and AI Integration for Effective Upskilling Programs. As companies evolve, there&#8217;s a notable increase in both the time and cost associated with hiring, along with a growing&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/how-to-overcome-skill-gaps-while-many-businesses-are-impacted-by-skills-shortages\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to overcome skill gaps, while many businesses are impacted by skills shortages?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":16477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-management"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16473"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16830,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16473\/revisions\/16830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/16477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}