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Looking at the news, you would have seen the skill shortages within the HGV industry and their impact on the United Kingdom. But outside that industry, it sets a worrying view on the impact of a skills shortage. Why? Because for countless other industries, this shortage could be just on the horizon if findings by McKinsey are to be believed. Their report suggests that the current skills gap with the UK will only get bigger and that in 2021, they discovered that 44% of their respondents say their organisations will face skill gaps within the next five years, up to 2025, while another 43% report existing skill gaps. In other words, 87% of those polled say they either are experiencing gaps now or expect them within the middle of this decade. But why does an HR platform play an important role here, and how could it support companies in preparing for the upcoming skills gap? Why an HR platform is needed… In that same survey undertaken by McKinsey, closing the potential skill gap was seen as a priority, and around 30% said it is among the top three priorities currently facing their HR teams. However, what may shock you is
