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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ai
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safety
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skillsoft
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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it training
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ai
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employment
Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
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Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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it training
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skillsoft
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development
Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.
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Learning and development growing priority - Skillsoft report
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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learning
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skillsoft
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workforce management
Skillsoft's annual Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling and a 25% YoY increase in badges issued.
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Upskilling Your Workforce for a Cloud-Based Future
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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it infrastructure
By building new competencies, organisations across industries realise the benefits that come with the cloud: scale, cost-saving, and efficiency.
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Six ways to transform your cybersecurity training and influence lasting change
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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it training
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cybersecurity
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skillsoft
If the goal is to win hearts and minds, formal awareness training can fall short and often doesn’t inspire people to care.
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Skillsoft achieves Workday Learning Integration status
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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e-learning
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lms
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partner programmes
Skillsoft has achieved integration status with Workday, providing customers with an integration that connects Workday Learning with Skillsoft Percipio.
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Skillsoft adds new capability to immersive learning platform
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft teams
The capability enables organisations to determine their learners’ proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.
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'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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e-learning
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skillsoft
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skills gap
Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.
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Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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devops
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app development
Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.
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Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Thu, 20th May 2021
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dei
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skillsoft
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node4
Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.
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By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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ai
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skillsoft
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exabeam
Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.
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COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows
Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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erp
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skillsoft
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ex
COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.
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Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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wfh
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erp
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remote working
The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
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Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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e-learning
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remote learning
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skills gap
Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.
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Skillsoft launches new leadership focused online learning resource
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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e-learning
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leadership
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skillsoft
Skillsoft launches online learning resources to develop leadership skills, focusing on digital leadership in today's fast-changing world.
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Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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skillsoft
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skills gap
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candidates
Cybersecurity is consistently rated as one of the most problematic skills shortage areas in the enterprise, Skillsoft says.
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Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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skillsoft
Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.
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How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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e-learning
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skillsoft
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skills gap
Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.
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A new data centre for Frankfurt as Skillsoft puts down roots
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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colocation
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gdpr
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servers
Skillsoft has launched a new data centre in Frankfurt to meet European GDPR demands and support growing regional use of its Percipio learning platform.
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The key to a successful digital transformation journey
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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digital transformation
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women in technology
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skillsoft
Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.
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Three ways of addressing the IT ‘skills gap’ in New Zealand
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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recruitment
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skillsoft
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skills gap
New Zealand faces an IT skills gap as graduates and immigrant visas fall short of demand. Three key strategies can help bridge this gap.
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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they’re taking care of the planet
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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cloud services
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sustainability
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colocation
Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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isaca
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skillsoft
If you’re not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it’s certainly a ‘buyers’ market’ with a yawning skills gap.