This document outlines a 5-step guide for HR to identify and minimize skills gaps in a business. The steps include: 1) using skill testing and benchmarking to assess where employees stand; 2) creating a development plan incorporating various forms of training; 3) rewarding and recognizing accomplishments to motivate employees; 4) identifying any additional gaps that may emerge; and 5) ensuring the right environment and perks to retain top talent.

1. A 5-step guide to combat skills gap

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The difference between what a company needs and what its
workforce can do is called a skills gap.
Having a significant skill gap can negatively
impact a business and its growth.

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What follows is a
5-step guide, to how
HR can identify and
minimize the skills
gap in a business.

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#1. Skill testing and benchmarking
When aiming to tackle this
problem the first aspect to look
at is where your employees
stand through skill testing
and benchmarking. This gives
a clear starting point.

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#2.Create a development plan
A development plan works best
in bridging the gap between
the workforce and the needs
of the business.
It could incorporate various
forms of training such as
seminars, online tutorials, etc.

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#3. Reward and recognize accomplishments
Rewarding and recognizing accomplishments
gives your employees something to work
towards and helps boost their motivation.
This process helps drive their professional
development, adding value to your
employees themselves and in turn
your business.

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#4. Identify additional gaps
Identifying any additional gaps
is important, otherwise over
time it could manifest and
result in another major skills
gap that could put a hole in
your progress.

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#5. Make sure you have the right environment
To retain the top talent, the company
needs to offer certain perks as that
can make or break whether those
employees will stay with you or leave
you for another business that makes
them a more attractive offer.

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