Skills Gap

8 articles

Business leaders collaborating around a holographic AI display, symbolizing the need for updated leadership training in artificial intelligence skills.
Leadership

Rethinking Leadership Training for AI Skills

While 77% of executives believe their managers are prepared to guide AI skills development, a staggering 91% of employees report their managers lack that very preparation, according to HRTech Series .

Alina Petrov·May 18, 2026
Diverse group of recent graduates facing a futuristic cityscape with AI interfaces, symbolizing the challenge of entering the 2026 job market.
Careers

AI reshapes 2026 job market, challenging recent grads' entry

College graduates in virtually every industry will likely need experience working with AI, a fundamental shift that is reshaping entry-level job requirements faster than many institutions can adapt.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 18, 2026
Professionals collaborating and learning in a modern office, with one person showcasing a digital micro-credential badge on a tablet, representing career advancement.
Services

What Are Micro-credentials and Why Do They Boost Your Career?

In 2022 alone, over half a million non-degree credentials were awarded in the United States, signaling a quiet revolution in how professionals acquire and validate skills, according to pw.

Victor Huang·May 15, 2026
Professionals in a futuristic office collaborating on AI concepts using holographic displays, illustrating the surge in demand for AI skills and the need for workforce training.
Careers

AI skills demand surges, employers scramble to train workforce

A single job listing for Large Language Model expertise can command an average annual salary of $199,000, reflecting a nationwide scramble for specialized AI talent.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 14, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with people interacting with AI interfaces, representing emerging tech job roles for 2026 and the future of work.
Careers

Emerging Tech Driven Job Roles for 2026

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman predicts AI could cause unemployment to rise by up to 30% in the next two to five years, a stark contrast to economists forecasting net job creation.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 13, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating with AI and robotics, symbolizing the future of work and evolving job demands by 2030.
Insights

Career Fluidity by 2030: Will Your Skills Adapt to New Job Demands?

By 2030, the World Economic Forum predicts 85 million jobs may vanish due to automation, yet a staggering 97 million new roles are set to emerge, demanding entirely new human capabilities, according t

Marcus Ellery·May 10, 2026
Gen Z individuals struggling to understand complex AI interfaces amidst a backdrop of a high-demand, futuristic job market.
Insights

Gen Z struggles with AI skills despite surging job demand

A significant 48% of parents now trust non-degree, career-focused pathways more than traditional degrees to prepare their children for the future.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 8, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with holographic job postings and individuals demonstrating skills, illustrating the shift towards skills-based hiring and the challenges of employer branding.
Insights

Skills Over Degrees & Employer Branding: Key Trends for 2026

Up to 20% of online job listings may be 'ghost jobs,' not actively being filled, contributing to widespread job-search fatigue.

Marcus Ellery·May 7, 2026