Talent Management | To truly address the skills shortage, plan ahead

By Jo Barlow, Director of Corporate Impact, UK and Europe at Blackbaud

Investing in the future workforce is the key to solving resourcing challenges for good

Many organisations are having a hard time recruiting and retaining staff with the right skills. In fact, 77% of surveyed UK businesses say that ‘access to skills’ is the main challenge the domestic labour market is facing at the moment, and 82% see it as the top threat in the next five years.¹ Industries as diverse as Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, and Automotive are struggling to fill roles that require skills in data science, engineering, maths, and science, among others.²

Beyond being a competitive employer, how can you ensure the skills your company needs are available now and in the future? The key is to plan ahead.