Putting Skills First – Opportunities for Building Efficient and Equitable Labour Markets | World Economic Forum

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Companies must adopt skills-based recruitment to close gaps, promote equity, and adaptability in changing labor markets.

Amid tightening labor markets and profound transitions, a significant opportunity lies untapped in the recruitment and development of talent. Sixty percent of businesses cite skills gaps as a top barrier to transformation, emphasizing the urgency to shift towards skills-first recruitment strategies.

Global Talent Outlook:

– 39% of businesses express optimism for talent availability in the next five years.  46% of workers find their formal qualifications irrelevant to their jobs.
– Only 6% of global businesses believe removing degree requirements would enhance talent availability.

Skills-First Recruitment Key Insights:

– Businesses must reassess recruitment strategies, embracing wider skill pools.
– Innovative skills-based assessments offer a powerful alternative to traditional criteria.
– Personal networks still influence hiring decisions, hindering equitable opportunities.
– A skills-first culture fosters adaptability, especially in the face of digital and green transitions.

Digital Transition and Skills:

– 58% of employees foresee significant changes in their job skills within five years.
– AI, big data, and creative thinking drive disruption, requiring proactive skill development.

Green Transition and Skills:

– While only 16% of companies currently prioritize green skills, 42% foresee their growing importance.
– 39% of workers view green skills as crucial for career development, with confidence in employer support.

Cultural Shift to Skills-First Approaches:

– Requires executive sponsorship and HR governance.
– Skills First Lighthouses serve as case studies, emphasizing the need for skills in business strategy.
– Persistence, inclusivity, and data-driven change are essential for success over several years.

We encourage you to read the full report below and learn more about the Opportunities to Build Efficient and Equitable Labor Markets: https://bit.ly/4dj16QA

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