This is why organizations should adopt a skills-first approach

May 3, 2023

A skills-first approach is seen as key to widening the talent pool. Image: Pexels/Pixabay

Charlotte Edmond

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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A chart showing skills assessment mechanisms, to help when hiring.

Organizations currently place a high emphasis on work experience as a way to assess skills. Image: World Economic Forum: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Survey 2023.

A bar chart showing levels of digital skills of individuals in the EU, by sex and age group, 2019.

At a later age, the gender divide in digital skills widens. Image: European Institute for Gender Equality.

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A graphic showing the supply and demand for skills, 2023-2027.

Upskilling through online courses helps increase the availability of talent. Image: World Economic Forum: Future of Jobs Report 2023.

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