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Future-Proofing the Workforce
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Future-Proofing the Workforce

Accelerating Skills Acquisition to Match the Pace of Change

Jean-Christophe Ravaux, Jake Schwartz, Ranjit DeSousa, Judith Wallenstein, Andreas Liedtke, Theodore Roos and Agathe Renard
Boston Consulting Group, 2019
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The rapid pace of technological change makes the acquisition of new skills at a similarly fast pace a must for employees and employers alike. However, closing skill gaps is often easier said than done. In this report, the Adecco Group and the Boston Consulting Group survey workers, executives and public institution officials from nine representative nations about the obstacles standing in the way of speedy, ongoing skill acquisition and possible strategies for overcoming those barriers. Ultimately, the authors conclude that what workers and businesses need most is a shift in mind-set.

Take-Aways

  • Workers want to gain new skills but are unsure about which training they ought to pursue.
  • Businesses take a variety of approaches to worker training, but often fail to invest enough in skill development.
  • Public institutions can help by facilitating access to skill-building resources. 

About the Authors

Jean-Christophe Ravaux is head of global sales, Jake Schwartz is CEO and Ranjit DeSousa is president of the Adecco Group. Judith Wallenstein is a senior partner, Andreas Liedtke is a partner, Theodore Roos is a principal and Agathe Renard is an associate at the Boston Consulting Group.

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