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# Skills Gap * **Definition:** The disparity between the skills required for specific healthcare roles or technologies and the actual skills possessed by the workforce, often leading to challenges in delivering effective patient care and implementing advanced healthcare solutions. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Skills Gap ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Skills Gap**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/18/2025 | [**Affordability Gap: How Automation is Advancing Biosimilar Adoption - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/19/affordability-gap-how-automation-is-advancing-biosimilar-adoption/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Cyber Threat Intelligence Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 37.08 Billion by ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cyber-threat-intelligence-market-expected-140000765.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**OneStream Study Uncovers AI Talent and Skills Gap in Corporate Finance - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/onestream-study-uncovers-ai-talent-and-skills-gap-in-corporate-finance-302451852.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**Workera Named to TIME's List of the World's Top EdTech Companies 2025 - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workera-named-to-times-list-of-the-worlds-top-edtech-companies-2025-302449666.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/6/2025 | [**AWS report: Generative AI overtakes security in global tech budgets for 2025**](https://venturebeat.com/ai/aws-report-generative-ai-overtakes-security-in-global-tech-budgets-for-2025/) | [[VentureBeat]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Advancing Governance with Smart Public Sector Solutions - CIOReview**](https://www.cioreview.com/news/advancing-governance-with-smart-public-sector-solutions-nid-40960-cid-134.html) | [[CIO Review]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**The Growing Importance Of Upskilling In The Tech Era - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2025/05/02/the-growing-importance-of-upskilling-in-the-tech-era/) | [[Forbes]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Autodesk's 3rd Annual State of Design & Make Report Reveals AI Skills are Top Hiring ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250416sf65585/autodesks-3rd-annual-state-of-design-make-report-reveals-ai-skills-are-top-hiring-priority-as-leaders-face-talent-shortages) | [[Morningstar]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**The AI Adoption Gap: Why Scaling AI In Healthcare Is Harder Than You Think - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-adoption-gap-why-scaling-healthcare-harder-than-you-riken-shah-eqnqf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Velocity Advisory Group Unveils Essential Playbook for New Executives - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/velocity-advisory-group-unveils-essential-playbook-for-new-executives-302422570.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Cloud FinOps Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 10.8 Billion by 2032 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cloud-finops-market-is-expected-to-generate-a-revenue-of-usd-10-8-billion-by-2032--globally-at-24-5-cagr-verified-market-research-302421938.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Skills Development Is Becoming More Dynamic, Complex, but also Essential, The Josh ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skills-development-is-becoming-more-dynamic-complex-but-also-essential-the-josh-bersin-company-finds-302399876.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/23/2025 | [**Cisco & Rockwell Automation Partner to Close Digital Skills Gap in Manufacturing**](https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/cisco--rockwell-automation-partner-to-close-digital-skills-gap-in-manufacturing-302378537.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Health Equity eekly Roundup: February 10, 2025**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/health-equity-access-weekly-roundup-february-10-2025) | [[AJMC]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Corporate Training Market to grow by USD 43.86 Billion (2025-2029), driven by ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corporate-training-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-86-billion-2025-2029-driven-by-cost-effective-e-learning-report-with-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302368583.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Corporate Training Market to Grow by USD 43.86 Billion (2025-2029), Boosted by ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corporate-training-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-86-billion-2025-2029-boosted-by-cost-effective-e-learning-modules-ai-driving-market-transformation---technavio-302370190.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**APAC organisations to ramp up tech spending in 2025 - Computer Weekly**](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366618762/APAC-organisations-to-ramp-up-tech-spending-in-2025) | [[Computer Weekly]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Global Market to Reach Almost $200 Billion by 2030 - Growing Importance of ... - Business Wire**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250204526599/en/Corporate-Training-Strategic-Technical-Non-Technical-Business-Report-2025-Global-Market-to-Reach-Almost-200-Billion-by-2030---Growing-Importance-of-ComplianceRegulatory-Training-Expands-Demand---ResearchAndMarkets.com) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Corporate Training Market to grow by USD 43.86 billion (2025-2029), driven by cost ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corporate-training-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-86-billion-2025-2029-driven-by-cost-effective-e-learning-modules-report-highlights-ai-driven-transformation---technavio-302360527.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**Medscape and HIMSS Release 2024 Report on AI Adoption in Healthcare - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/medscape-and-himss-release-2024-report-on-ai-adoption-in-healthcare-302324936.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/3/2024 | [**Over 4 in 5 UK Businesses Facing Shortage of IT and Tech Skills, New Research Reveals**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241003802004/en/Over-4-in-5-UK-Businesses-Facing-Shortage-of-IT-and-Tech-Skills-New-Research-Reveals/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**The Competitive Edge: Why Professionals With AI Skills Command Higher Salaries - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/08/21/the-competitive-edge-why-professionals-with-ai-skills-command-higher-salaries/) | [[Forbes]] | | 8/8/2024 | [**Generative AI in Science Market 2024 Innovation and Market Insights - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/generative-ai-science-market-2024-innovation-insights-bonny-johnathan-ep4kf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 7/2/2024 | [**North America Midwest Summit Addresses AI's Role in Security**](https://www.govinfosecurity.com/north-america-midwest-summit-addresses-ais-role-in-security-a-25673) | govinfosecurity.com | | 6/6/2024 | [**Stranded in Progress: Closing the Digital Skills Gap Amidst Transformation in Health Care**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/stranded-in-progress-closing-the-digital-skills-gap-amidst-transformation-in-health-care/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Skillsoft**: A leading provider of online learning and training solutions, focusing on workforce upskilling and reskilling. - **Accenture**: Collaborates with ETS to create talent management solutions aimed at addressing the global skills gap. - **Guild**: An education and skilling solution provider that integrates education with AI insights to help employers address talent transformation challenges. - **YouScience**: Offers solutions to connect employers with local communities and address workforce shortages through skills-based hiring. - **ISC2**: An organization that conducts studies on cybersecurity workforce gaps and emphasizes the need for skills development in the cybersecurity sector. - **RGP**: A firm conducting surveys indicating workforce investment trends and skills gaps in the financial sector. - **Talent Fourth Generation (TFG) Group**: A talent marketplace in the MENA region that combines talent strategy, skill intelligence, learning solutions, and technology to address skills gaps. - **Dozuki**: A company emphasizing the need for data-driven training solutions to address the skills gap in manufacturing. - **Saviynt**: A company providing workshops to train IAM practitioners and address the global cybersecurity skills gap. - **Check Point Software**: Provides insights into cloud security challenges and the need for improved cybersecurity skills training. - **Pluralsight**: Provides technology training resources to address skills shortages in the public sector, particularly in AI and cybersecurity. - **Cisco**: A technology company involved in enhancing digital skills through partnerships aimed at addressing skills gaps. - **Fortinet**: A cybersecurity company focused on addressing the skills gap in cybersecurity through training and certifications. - **Walmart**: A major retailer that has eliminated degree requirements for many roles due to a shortage of skilled professionals. - **GlobalLogic and Hitachi Systems**: Collaborating to launch a Security Operations Center (SOC) to enhance cybersecurity solutions amid a shortage of skilled professionals. - **IBM**: A technology company that has also removed degree prerequisites for various positions, focusing on skills over formal education. - **JJ Tech Academy**: Offers boot camps in AI and Cloud Computing, aiming to equip individuals with essential skills for high-paying tech careers. - **Interview Kickstart**: An organization that has revamped its Applied GenAI course to equip tech professionals with necessary skills for AI implementation. - **The Vistria Group**: An investment firm focusing on mid-market companies in the education sector, emphasizing workforce development to address skills gaps. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **WorkInHealth Foundation and European Investment Fund**: Collaborated to analyze the skills gap in the European health sector and propose strategies to bridge it. - **Pluralsight and Carahsoft**: Working together to distribute technology training resources to the public sector to address skills shortages. - **Medscape and HIMSS**: Collaborated on the 'AI Adoption in Healthcare Report 2024' to highlight the skills gap in AI training among healthcare professionals. - **Accenture and Trellix**: Leading the development of a regional apprentice network to connect talent with hiring companies. - **Accenture and ETS**: Collaborating to create a talent management solution that integrates AI-enabled tools to improve skills assessment and job readiness. - **Oracle and PASSHE**: Partnering to provide technology education resources across campuses to enhance students' career readiness. - **Stride Inc.**: Led by Caroline Casagrande, focusing on improving educational and workforce development initiatives. - **TFG and Global Institutions**: TFG collaborates with over 30 global institutions to provide consulting, skill analytics, and training to address skills gaps. - **Cisco and Rockwell Automation**: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the 'Digital Skills for Industry' program to address the skills gap in India's manufacturing sector. - **TekStream, Splunk, and AWS**: Collaborating to develop a cybersecurity solution for public sector entities, enhancing workforce development and security. - **UA-PTC and iDesign**: Developed an online degree and certificate program in energy grid management to address workforce shortages in high-demand industries. - **Iron Mountain**: Developed the InSight Digital Experience Platform to automate processes and enhance workforce productivity. - **OCHIN and OSIS**: Partnering to improve access to electronic health record platforms for community health centers. - **GlobalLogic and Hitachi Systems**: Launching a new SOC in Kraków, Poland, to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions. - **i2i Population Health and CureMD**: Strategic partnership to integrate technologies for better care management and health outcomes. - **Houston Methodist and Rice University**: Collaborated to establish the Digital Health Institute, focusing on advancing healthcare technology. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Blended Learning Approaches**: Organizations are encouraged to adopt blended learning for talent development to address skill gaps effectively. - **Leadership Program**: A new initiative aimed at closing the skills gap in management by equipping managers with essential leadership skills. - **Guild's Talent Advantage**: A new product suite integrating education and skilling experiences with AI insights to address talent transformation. - **Upskilling Initiatives**: Businesses are focusing on upskilling employees and enhancing benefits to attract and retain talent amid workforce challenges. - **Apprentice Network**: A new initiative in Tampa Bay aimed at connecting talent with companies, providing mentoring and education to address the skills gap. - **Corporate Training Market Growth**: The corporate training market is projected to grow significantly, emphasizing the importance of training programs to bridge skills gaps. - **AI and Cybersecurity Skills Focus**: Healthcare organizations are prioritizing investments in AI and cybersecurity skills to bridge existing gaps. - **AI Integration**: The increasing demand for AI skills is creating a significant divide in the job market, with professionals possessing these skills commanding higher salaries. - **TalentReady Program**: An initiative by JPMorgan Chase to enhance K-12 technology education and create career pathways for students, addressing the skills gap in the tech workforce. - **Brightpath for Workforce**: A YouScience initiative aimed at connecting employers with local talent and fostering sustainable workforce development. - **Generative AI Adoption**: Surged from 33% to 65% between 2023 and 2024, highlighting the need for skilled professionals in this area. - **edForce's Hybrid Courses**: Focuses on AI and other emerging technologies to bridge the skills gap in various industries, including healthcare. - **Data-Driven Training Solutions**: Emphasized by Dozuki to standardize knowledge and improve workforce efficiency in manufacturing. - **Generative AI Training**: There is a critical need for AI-related skills training among security experts to adopt AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. - **Fortinet's Training Initiative**: Aims to train one million individuals in cybersecurity by 2026 to close the skills gap. - **AI in Cybersecurity**: Organizations are increasingly investing in AI to automate low-value tasks and address skills gaps in cybersecurity. - **Contingent Workforce Model**: Healthcare organizations are adopting this model to address staffing challenges and enhance workforce diversity. - **Saviynt's Workshops**: Designed to empower IAM practitioners and enhance cybersecurity skills through targeted training. - **Debt-Free Education Programs**: Healthcare organizations are implementing these programs to increase the number of qualified clinical staff and reduce reliance on external hires. - **Applied GenAI Course**: Revamped by Interview Kickstart to prepare tech professionals for the growing demand for generative AI skills. ### Challenges and Concerns - **General Skills Gap**: Employers report significant skills gaps in technical, leadership, and soft skills among job applicants, with many executives acknowledging the issue. - **Skills Gap in Healthcare**: Only 24% of healthcare professionals have received AI training from employers, indicating a significant skills gap that needs to be addressed. - **Cybersecurity Skills Gap**: A significant barrier to effective implementation of security measures in operational technology environments. - **Skills Gap in Cybersecurity**: A report indicates a need for four million cybersecurity professionals to mitigate the impact of cyberattacks, highlighting a direct correlation between skills shortages and breaches. - **Skills Gap in Manufacturing**: Projected to leave nearly two million U.S. manufacturing jobs unfilled by 2033. - **Generational Skills Gap**: There is a persistent challenge in workforce readiness, with only 17% of Baby Boomers and 31% of Gen Z workers feeling qualified for digital-first roles. - **Digital Skills Gap**: Only 34% of healthcare workers feel they possess the necessary digital skills for their roles, indicating a significant skills gap. - **Supply Chain Skills Gap**: Only 28% of supply chain professionals feel confident in their team's abilities to manage complexities, highlighting a critical skills gap. - **Skill Gaps in Healthcare**: 43% of healthcare workers cite a lack of specialized skills as a barrier to digital advancement, complicating recruitment. - **Healthcare Sector Skills Gap**: The WorkInHealth Foundation's report emphasizes the urgent need for talent in innovation, commercial, and digital skills critical for healthcare sustainability. - **Expertise Shortages**: 60% of healthcare organizations report a lack of expertise, indicating a skills gap in healthcare IT. - **Diversity Gaps**: Significant diversity gaps exist in the healthcare workforce, impacting patient satisfaction and care quality. - **Inefficient Career Transitions**: Pearson's research indicates that inefficient transitions and learning gaps cost the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion annually, stressing the need for improved education and training. - **Integration of AI**: Despite the demand for AI skills, many workers feel unprepared to leverage AI effectively, highlighting the need for widespread education and training. - **Budget Constraints**: Organizations cite budget constraints as a primary reason for staffing shortages in cybersecurity, surpassing the lack of qualified talent. - **Retention of Specialized Talent**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in retaining and recruiting talent skilled in AI, automation, and data analytics. ## Related Topics [[Skill Gaps]]