{"id":68915,"date":"2022-03-11T15:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=68915"},"modified":"2024-11-25T16:16:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T14:16:24","slug":"skills-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing Skills Gap: Tips to Promote Employee Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A skills gap analysis is a highly effective tool for identifying any skills that might be missing from your business. It can help you <strong>spot any employees who are in need of upskilling or reskilling<\/strong> so that your organization can close the gap and keep up with market changes.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you believe that your employees have all the skills they need to perform their jobs, it\u2019s still important to prepare for the future, as many studies have already demonstrated that <strong>the skill gap is widening<\/strong>. According to a survey conducted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/beyond-hiring-how-companies-are-reskilling-to-address-talent-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McKinsey<\/a>, this is happening as a direct result of rapidly evolving technologies and business models. Companies need to stay ahead of the curve and implement as many measures as possible to close the gap and retrain their staff. If not, you run the risk of being left behind.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to take a look today at <strong>what a skill gap is<\/strong> and share a few tips so that you can learn <strong>how to close skills gap.<\/strong> We will at a few examples and discuss how to conduct a gap analysis to help you develop the skills of your workforce.<br \/>\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4960096\/9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4960096\/9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e.png\" alt=\"skills-matrix-banner-white\" width=\"900\" height=\"309\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4960096, '9209bbaa-fdfd-4df7-bfc0-ffbfd4b3333e', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><b><br \/>\n<div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/#what-is-a-skill-gap\" title=\"What is a Skill Gap?\" data-target-id=\"what-is-a-skill-gap\">What is a Skill Gap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/#define-skills-gap-analysis\" title=\"Define Skills Gap Analysis\" data-target-id=\"define-skills-gap-analysis\">Define Skills Gap Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/#benefits-of-a-skills-gap-analysis\" title=\"Benefits of a Skills Gap Analysis\" data-target-id=\"benefits-of-a-skills-gap-analysis\">Benefits of a Skills Gap Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/#skills-gap-examples\" title=\"Skills Gap Examples\" data-target-id=\"skills-gap-examples\">Skills Gap Examples<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/#how-to-perform-a-skills-gap-analysis\" title=\"How to Perform a Skills Gap Analysis\" data-target-id=\"how-to-perform-a-skills-gap-analysis\">How to Perform a Skills Gap Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/#how-to-address-skill-gaps\" title=\"How to Address Skill Gaps\" data-target-id=\"how-to-address-skill-gaps\">How to Address Skill Gaps<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is a Skill Gap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Skill gaps, also known as ability gaps, professional development gap, and job skills gaps, is <strong>the gap between the skills, knowledge, and abilities that your workforce currently possesses, and those that it needs.<\/strong> This gap prevents your employees from performing as well as they could and can hold you back in terms of market positioning.<\/p>\n<p>The concept of the skills gap has always existed, but it is being talked about a lot recently due to a number of factors. The main reason is that<strong> the future of work is changing.<\/strong> Technological advances mean that many jobs are being automated or becoming obsolete. Business models are also evolving, even more so since the start of the pandemic and the introduction of new ways of working.<\/p>\n<p>This has also had an effect on the soft skills that employees need to get ahead. Skills like <strong>communication, collaboration, and discipline<\/strong> have become more important than ever since the shift to remote and hybrid work models.<\/p>\n<p>Because of all this, businesses need to address the changing skills gap in their organizations and prepare employees to take on new roles. In fact, continuous skill-building is now viewed as being crucial for long-term growth. <strong>It is the only way to position your company for a future built around technology, innovation, and agility.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Define Skills Gap Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A skills gap analysis is a tool that you can use to identify which skills gaps currently exist in your organization. It helps you establish what skills you need in order to succeed, compared to those you already have in your business.<\/p>\n<p>A skill gap analysis involves three primary phases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Determine<\/strong> the skills needed for a job<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assess<\/strong> existing employee skills<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify<\/strong> gaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A skills gap analysis works in much the same way as a <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/training-needs-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training needs analysis<\/a>. The aim is to <strong>establish which areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/learning-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning and development<\/a> you need to focus on<\/strong> in order to improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities of your employees. You can then use the data you collect to establish what training requirements you have in order to fill the training gap between current and future skills.<\/p>\n<p>You can design <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/training-programs-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training programs<\/a> for your employees, create <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/development-plan-for-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee development plans<\/a>, or even implement initiatives for <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/workplace-mentorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workplace mentorship<\/a> or coaching in the workplace. This will help you develop a solid foundation and nurture a positive <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/learning-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning culture<\/a> where skills gaps are continuously addressed, helping your company grow and develop in line with changing business environments.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of a Skills Gap Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of benefits to implementing a regular skills gap analysis in your business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An effective skills gap analysis can give you <strong>invaluable insights into your workforce<\/strong>, helping your company grow and develop. It also helps you nurture a knowledgeable and better-equipped workforce.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>highlights critical skills<\/strong> that your employees need to work on so that you can implement the right training programs to get ahead<\/li>\n<li>Identifying training gaps and investing in the right L&amp;D programs can help you <strong>deliver on your strategy<\/strong> and <strong>achieve your goals<\/strong> as a business. It also <strong>increases employee performance and productivity<\/strong> levels.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s becoming increasingly harder to find new hires with the right skills to close skills gaps. It\u2019s much <strong>easier and more profitable<\/strong> to train people in-house. Plus, your employees will appreciate you investing in their development, increasing <strong>employee satisfaction and retention<\/strong> levels.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting a regular analysis of the skills in your organization can help you <strong>identify and address potential skills gaps<\/strong> before they become an issue.<\/li>\n<li>Even if you don\u2019t identify any obvious gaps, a skills gap analysis can highlight <strong>growth opportunities<\/strong>. For example, there is always room for development when it comes to soft skills like good communication and collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Skills Gap Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are countless methods that you can use to address and fill the skills gaps you identify in your skills gap analysis. The right solution for you will <strong>depend on the nature and size of your business, amongst other factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One factor that underlies all analyses is the focus on <strong>offering strong training support and opportunities for workers<\/strong> to learn the skills the business needs.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple of examples of businesses that have done just that.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Google<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To address potential skills gaps, Google has implemented an initiative aimed to <strong>drive microlearning,<\/strong> known as Whisper Courses. A whisper course is a series of emails, each with a simple suggestion, or \u201cwhisper,\u201d for a manager to try in their one-on-ones or team meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Google hasn\u2019t stopped at its own employees, though. Google has also launched a series of programs aimed at<strong> improving the skills of NGO workers.<\/strong> Grow with Google offers free training and tools for students, teachers, businesses, job seekers, startups, and developers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Amazon has also launched a number of initiatives aimed at upskilling and reskilling its employees.<\/p>\n<p>The first of these is its Associate2Tech program. This is a 90-day course for IT support technician roles, in which they <strong>receive on-the-job training<\/strong>. Amazon also pays for their A+ Certification test.<\/p>\n<p>Another successful initiative is the Amazon Technical Academy, aimed at employees wanting to transition into software engineering. This initiative is based on the concept of<strong> peer-to-peer training.<\/strong> It also uses project-based learning to ensure employees understand how they\u2019ll apply the skills they learn.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Amazon has founded The Machine Learning University. This is an employee development initiative that is open to anyone with a background in tech and coding. Training consists of six-week modules during which Amazon Machine Learning scientists help employees develop their coding skills.<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4960096\/2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4960096\/2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4960096, '2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Perform a Skills Gap Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most effective way to identify potential skills gaps in your company is to undertake a skills gap analysis. This will <strong>help you compare where you are now and where you want to be.<\/strong> Focus on both hard and soft skills so that you&#8217;re fully prepared for growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>A skills gap analysis involves three primary phases: identifying training needs; analyzing current skills; and calculating the gap between the two.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you do this?<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you need to <strong>identify the skills your organization needs<\/strong> based on your mission and business objectives. You then need to <strong>collect data on the existing knowledge and skills of your workforce.<\/strong> The best way to do this is by using a skills matrix template. A skills matrix helps you keep track of the progress and achievements of your workforce. You can design your own or download and customize Factorial\u2019s free <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/templates\/skills-matrix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skills Matrix Template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can then use the template to see how your employees are developing. What&#8217;s more, <strong>you can assess their level of interest in learning particular skills, and compare them with overall objectives.<\/strong> Then just compare this data with your \u201cwish list\u201d of skills, knowledge and abilities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Address Skill Gaps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve performed your skills gap analysis you can focus on creating a strategy to fill your skills gaps. This might be <strong>developing L&amp;D programs, hiring for different skills,<\/strong> or <strong>considering job redesign,<\/strong> amongst other strategies.<br \/>\nThe most effective strategy usually involves offering your employees training opportunities. You should consider using a variety of training methods, such as coaching, job rotation, mentoring, shadowing and role play. You should also focus on developing a learning culture where employees feel able to grow and develop.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following best practices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work closely with your managers<\/strong> to better understand why skills gaps exist, and how you can address them.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your solutions for addressing skills gaps<strong> align with your organization\u2019s goals<\/strong> and key skills needed for the future.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct these analyses on a <strong>regular basis.<\/strong> This will help you keep your finger on the pulse of current and future work trends.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you put your findings into action and <strong>use benchmarks and measurable outcomes<\/strong> to keep track of your progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember<\/strong>: identifying skills gaps is an opportunity for growth. 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