Continuing vocational training: the ideal way to combat the shortage of skilled workers

Tectrain Academy's goal through the study is to investigate the reasons behind the shortage of skilled workers. To achieve this, they conducted various surveys and an expert interview. By interviewing 100 participants of different age groups, the study contributes to understanding the expectations and motivations of different generations. The research strives to provide companies with deep insights into the individual drivers of each generation. A work-life balance is important.

Today's employees, regardless of age, are looking for a harmonious balance between their professional and personal lives, flexible work schedules and ongoing learning opportunities. The study's findings underscore a significant shift in workplace priorities. A competitive salary alone is no longer the golden ticket. Instead, a dynamic company culture, meaningful feedback and growth opportunities are essential. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced these expectations, reshaping the job market and causing employers to quickly adapt to these changing demands.

The role of continuing education

Continuing education and continuous learning is of utmost importance in today's modern workplace. Traditional education is often not enough to equip individuals with the dynamic skills needed for the modern workplace. Industries and technology are constantly evolving that sometimes it is not enough for an employee to succeed.

Continuing education effectively closes the skills gap and ensures that employees are always prepared for the challenges of the present and the opportunities of the future.

Numerous companies have been able to achieve many positive effects after a training initiative: increased productivity, increased innovation and a competitive advantage on the global market. By investing in employee training, companies reduce the shortage of skilled workers and ensure long-term success.

However, there are differences between the generations in how employers' offers for continuing education are valued. The age groups > 55, 35-44 and <25 value it most when their employer offers them opportunities for professional development. This value is lower for the age groups 45-54 and 25-34. The study does not provide any information on the reasons for this. It should therefore be investigated whether and to what extent the respective life situation of the employees (job security, family situation) could play a role here.

IT skills shortage

The rapid advances in technology, artificial intelligence or cloud computing, have caused the demand for specialized skills to skyrocket. The IT sector is a good example of this. However, the supply of professionals equipped with these cutting-edge skills has not kept pace, resulting in a pronounced IT skills shortage. Cybersecurity or data science are also big topics, but there are not enough trained professionals to fill these roles. The study shows the dual challenge here: companies struggling to find the right talent, and professionals afraid they haven't updated their skills enough. And that poses a threat to the growth of the industry. Tectrain aims to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow and has created a comprehensive approach to address the IT skills shortage.

Recognizing and promoting internal talent

Many companies are quick to probe the external labor market and overlook the hidden talents of their existing employees. Tectrain emphasizes the importance of internal talent development.

Strategic personnel development for the future

The focus should be on practical, self-determined and sustainable competence development.

Exploiting the benefits of digitization and automation

While human expertise is irreplaceable, certain repetitive tasks can be automated to increase efficiency.

Optimization of business processes

In view of the shortage of skilled workers, it is imperative that companies adapt their business processes. This allows companies to focus on their core IT tasks, ensure that good quality work is being done, and at the same time make their working environment more attractive to young and potential IT talent.

Prepare for the future

According to this study, the shortage of skilled workers remains one of the biggest challenges in today's business world. The demands of the business world are becoming ever greater, industries are evolving at an ever faster pace, and the need for training is becoming increasingly important. By investing in training, companies can ensure that employees are up to the challenges that the digital and modern business world brings. "The future of business belongs to those who are prepared for it.

Source: www.tectrain.ch