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Ep 529: Developing Digital Skills
Ep 529: Developing Digital Skills
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The tech sector has been going through an unprecedented period of layoffs in the last few months. However, the demand for digital skills in the wider market will continue for years.
So what strategies are employers putting in place to ensure they have the skills they need for their businesses in the future?
My guest this week is Alexia Pedersen, VP of EMEA at O'Reilly Media. O'Reilly has been helping businesses develop digital skills for over 40 years, and Lex has insights and advice for employers looking to gain a competitive advantage through skills acquisition and development.
In the interview, we discuss:
The current state of the tech talent market
Will digital skills shortages continue for the long term?
The constant demand for new skills
How employers are investing in their future
Understanding the internal skills gap
Reskilling and upskilling
Creating a culture of learning that serves different learning styles
Breaking down silos in HR to enable talent mobility
Implications of generaive AI
How will the most successful companies of the next ten years think about talent?
Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.
So what strategies are employers putting in place to ensure they have the skills they need for their businesses in the future?
My guest this week is Alexia Pedersen, VP of EMEA at O'Reilly Media. O'Reilly has been helping businesses develop digital skills for over 40 years, and Lex has insights and advice for employers looking to gain a competitive advantage through skills acquisition and development.
In the interview, we discuss:
The current state of the tech talent market
Will digital skills shortages continue for the long term?
The constant demand for new skills
How employers are investing in their future
Understanding the internal skills gap
Reskilling and upskilling
Creating a culture of learning that serves different learning styles
Breaking down silos in HR to enable talent mobility
Implications of generaive AI
How will the most successful companies of the next ten years think about talent?
Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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