Future Skill the Workforce

The pandemic has fast-tracked many business changes, which require technological skills, the ability to quickly partner with others, and swift and seamless adaptability to change. For talent development professionals, the changes mean revisiting how they develop workers and ensure a culture of retention or creation, especially in hybrid or remote work environments. In this issue of TD at Work, Patty Gaul explores common themes around developing skills for the future and helping employees perform at their best. Further, she explains:

• How to determine which skills your company will need now and, in the future,
• The importance of culture to a skilled, productive organization
• How to create a culture of continuous learning

She also includes example of companies with innovative programs focused on some of today’s most pressing talent issues. The Tools & Resources in this issue are a continuous development opportunities checklist and a bonus understand business needs worksheet.

About the Author

Patty Gaul Patty Gaul is a senior writer/editor for the Association for Talent Development (ATD).