70% of workers lack the skills required for their current job

The UK is facing a skills crisis with 70% of employees having not yet mastered the skills they need for their jobs today, according to a report from Gartner.

The researchers found the problem is only likely to get worse, with 80% of employees lacking the skills required for their current and future roles.

HR leaders seem to be aware of this significant skills gap, with 64% of managers reporting they don’t think their employees are able to keep pace with future skill needs.

And the stakes could not be higher. Brian Kropp, Group Vice President of Gartner’s HR practice warned: