Why organisations are pivoting from jobs to skills.

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The world of work is changing. Greater technology adoption is happening more widely and frequently, diversity is essential, and the line between personal and professional continues to blur. These changes, some of which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, present a once-in-a-generation opportunity for business leaders, governments and society to reimagine how work gets done.
Getting the best from your people at every level when there is constant change is key to a sustainable competitive advantage. Solid strategies, processes and technology alone do not deliver a highly motivated and engaged workforce. Heightened by the ‘Great Resignation’, there is a war on talent globally, so attracting and retaining key talent is becoming increasingly important.
10 Oct 2022 9AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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