Companies need to invest in training and upskilling employees to solve the growing shortage of digital talent.<\/p>\n\n\n
This was revealed in a survey conducted by the online learning platform Udacity and market research firm Ipsos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
59% of companies see a “major or moderate” impact on business due to the lack of digitally qualified employees. Technological rivals are also snatching up the available talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the report highlights a discord between organizations and their plans to train workers in these areas, with 46% of managers saying they had experienced project delays as a direct result of a lack of “job-ready” digital talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, half of the companies say they have slowed down the digital transformation due to low employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workers’ low effort is probably due to a feeling that employers have no interest in their growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only 45% of workers rate learning and development measures as moderately successful, compared to 80% of companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Companies are advised to invest in talent transformation or risk falling behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Employees and employers are in agreement that companies have a responsibility to invest in the future of their employees… It’s a win-win for employees who desire the most in-demand tech roles and for employers who are not able to hire the right people to meet current and future demand,” said Christopher Moessner, Senior Vice President at Ipsos.<\/p>\n\n\n