The difference between the skills employees currently have and those the business needs.
A skills gap is the difference between the skills and competencies that employees currently possess and those that the organization needs to achieve its business objectives. Skills gaps can exist at the individual level (an employee lacks a specific skill), team level (a team lacks capability in a key area), or organizational level (a widespread skills shortage). HR teams identify skills gaps through performance data, employee surveys, and skills assessments, then address them through targeted L&D programmes, recruitment, or reskilling.
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