Learning | 33% of skills needed three years ago are no longer relevant

Recent data from Gartner TalentNeuron has revealed that 33% of the skills needed by businesses three years ago are no longer relevant in the workplace.

In addition, the research found that employees are only applying 54% of the new skills they learn, despite the number of skills required for a single job increasing by ten per cent year-over-year.

In response to the fast-changing skills environment, nearly two-thirds of HR leaders have had to take a reactive approach to addressing skills needs, which results in employees failing to apply almost half of the new skills they learn.

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The survey also found that HR leaders are under pressure from all stakeholders to get ahead of future skills needs. 60% of HR leaders report pressure from the CEO to ensure employees have the skills needed in the future and compared with three years ago, 69% of HR executives report more pressure from employees to provide development opportunities that will prepare them for future roles.