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How AI Can Help Organizations Tackle the Skills Gap

Published Mon Jun 05 2023

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The current talent landscape presents challenges and opportunities for businesses. Some companies are cutting back on their workforces and remote work, while others struggle to find and retain talent. The skills gap is real, as qualified talent is hard to find and train. Understanding the skills gap is crucial for productivity, growth, and employee retention, and digital learning supported by AI can help address this challenge. In large organizations, personalized one-on-one training is impractical, so companies often rely on one-size-fits-all approaches. Digital learning seems like a solution, but if training content isn’t personalized, it may not be effective. AI can play a significant role in digital training by analyzing vast amounts of learning data and providing actionable insights. It can identify areas of struggle for employees and deliver personalized learning materials. AI can also help organizations understand their skills gaps by analyzing job listings from other companies and identifying areas where their workforce may be lacking. For companies unable to hire their way out of the skills gap, effective training of current employees is essential. Digital learning can assess skills, identify gaps, and teach new ones. However, not all digital training strategies are equal, and a better approach is adaptive learning, where the training software adjusts to the users’ responses in real time. AI enhances this approach by providing insights into areas that require more attention, allowing organizations to develop effective training strategies.

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