# Skill Gaps * **Definition:** Skill gaps refer to the discrepancies between the skills that healthcare professionals currently possess and the skills that are required to effectively perform their roles, particularly in the context of evolving healthcare technologies and practices. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Skill Gaps ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Skill Gaps**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 | [**AMN Healthcare: AI-led Staffing for Compassionate and High-quality Care**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/amn-healthcare-ai-led-staffing-for-compassionate-and-high-quality-care/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Industry 5.0 Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 76.7 Billion by 2032 ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/industry-5-0-market-is-expected-to-generate-a-revenue-of-usd-76-7-billion-by-2032--globally-at-3-5-cagr-verified-market-research-302418618.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Industry 5.0 Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 76.7 Billion by 2032, Globally ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/industry-5-0-market-expected-141500545.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**Exploring AI in Healthcare at the 2025 National Conference on Artificial Intelligence**](https://blogs.perficient.com/2025/02/28/exploring-ai-in-healthcare-at-the-2025-national-conference-on-artificial-intelligence/) | [[Perficient Healthcare]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Biomedical engineers are crucial for effective health-care systems - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(24)00510-2/fulltext) | [[The Lancet]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**Workforce Analytics Market to Grow by USD 3.27 Billion from 2025-2029, Driven by Demand ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workforce-analytics-market-to-grow-by-usd-3-27-billion-from-2025-2029--driven-by-demand-for-efficient-workforce-management-report-on-ai-redefining-market-landscape----technavio-302374451.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Eightfold AI Continues its Momentum, Building on Its Innovative Growth and 2024 Achievements**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eightfold-ai-continues-its-momentum-building-on-its-innovative-growth-and-2024-achievements-302373077.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**TekStream Addresses Cybersecurity Workforce Development Crisis With Launch of Whole ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tekstream-addresses-cybersecurity-workforce-development-crisis-with-launch-of-whole-of-state-approach-302373159.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Eightfold AI Continues its Momentum, Building on Its Innovative Growth and 2024 Achievements**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eightfold-ai-continues-momentum-building-140000822.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Health Equity eekly Roundup: February 10, 2025**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/health-equity-access-weekly-roundup-february-10-2025) | [[AJMC]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Workforce Management Software Market to Grow by USD 3.67 Billion (2025-2029), Boosted ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workforce-management-software-market-to-grow-by-usd-3-67-billion-2025-2029-boosted-by-regulatory-compliance-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302370194.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 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]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**4 Critical Mistakes to Avoid During Your Workday Project**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/4-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-during-your-workday-project.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Workforce Management Software Market to grow by USD 3.67 Billion (2025-2029), driven by ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workforce-management-software-market-to-grow-by-usd-3-67-billion-2025-2029-driven-by-regulatory-compliance-report-on-ai-impact-on-market-trends---technavio-302362879.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**U.S. House Delivers Sweeping AI Report: 10 Biggest Takeaways for Employers - JD Supra**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/u-s-house-delivers-sweeping-ai-report-8770080/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Title: Navigating the Generative AI Journey: A Strategic Roadmap for Healthcare Organizations**](https://blogs.perficient.com/2024/12/13/title-navigating-the-generative-ai-journey-a-strategic-roadmap-for-healthcare-organizations/) | [[Perficient Healthcare]] | | 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]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Expand by USD 621.4 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-services-market-expand-usd-194500855.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Skillsoft's New IT Skills & Salary Report Highlights Trends Impacting Technology Careers, Investments, and Talent Strategies for 2025**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113929992/en/Skillsofts-New-IT-Skills-Salary-Report-Highlights-Trends-Impacting-Technology-Careers-Investments-and-Talent-Strategies-for-2025/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Skillsoft's New IT Skills & Salary Report Highlights Trends Impacting Technology Careers ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/skillsofts-skills-salary-report-highlights-130000131.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Gartner for Technical Professionals**](https://www.gartner.com/en/chief-information-officer/products/gartner-for-technical-professionals) | gartner.com | | 7/4/2024 | [**Advanced Analytics Market Share, Size, Growth Forecast till 2030 - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/852251-advanced-analytics-market-share-size-growth-forecast-till-2030) | whatech.com | | 7/2/2024 | [**Bridging the Gap: Challenges in Recruiting for Digital Health Positions**](https://healthmanagement.org/c/it/News/bridging-the-gap-challenges-in-recruiting-for-digital-health-positions) | healthmanagement.org | | 12/23/2023 | [**How can you create a development plan for team members with skill gaps?**](https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/how-can-you-create-development-plan-team-members-skill-qxudf) | [[Linkedin]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Guild**: An education and skilling solution provider that focuses on bridging the gap between education and workforce opportunities. - **Gartner**: A research and advisory company providing insights and tools for technology leaders to address skill gaps and enhance workforce capabilities. - **SkillStorm**: A company that partners with CGI to create earn-and-learn opportunities for underrepresented talent pools in IT and software development. - **Skillsoft**: A company that provides training and development resources, focusing on upskilling and reskilling in the IT industry. - **Phenom**: A talent management platform that released a report analyzing emerging skills and roles necessary for workforce evolution. - **SkillCycle**: An organization that has launched Aida, an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance employee development and performance by providing real-time coaching and personalized learning paths. - **Pluralsight**: A technology education company that launched Pluralsight One to address the technology skills gap and enhance workforce diversity. - **Euan Blair**: CEO of Multiverse, highlights the need for companies to prioritize skills development in technology. - **Accenture**: A global professional services company collaborating with ETS to address the skills gap through talent management solutions. - **JJ Tech Academy**: An educational institution offering advanced boot camps in AI and Cloud Computing to address the global skills gap. - **Multiverse**: An organization that offers an AI-driven learning platform to diagnose skill gaps and create personalized learning pathways. - **Saviynt**: A company that launched workshops to address the global cybersecurity skills gap. - **Kostas Georgakopoulos**: CTO and CISO of Mondelēz, expresses concern over the shortage of skilled talent for transformation plans. - **Eightfold AI**: A leading company in the HR sector that utilizes generative AI to transform talent acquisition and management, focusing on identifying skill gaps and enhancing workforce performance. - **Experis U.S.**: A talent solutions firm emphasizing the demand for specialized digital skills in the IT sector. - **Dara Warn**: CEO of INE Security, emphasizes the importance of skill assessments for compliance and cybersecurity. - **Info-Tech Research Group**: A research organization providing insights into IT talent trends and the impact of generative AI on workforce dynamics. - **Ameresco, Inc.**: A company that launched the Path to Trades program to provide high school students with exposure to trade careers, addressing skill gaps. - **AdventHealth University**: An educational institution partnering with Jobs Partnership to address skill gaps in healthcare through training programs. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **SkillStorm and CGI**: Partner to provide training leading to in-demand technology credentials for underrepresented talent. - **Maya's Policy Network**: Proposes a collaborative governance approach to address skill gaps and enhance policy effectiveness. - **Delaware Department of Labor**: Collaborated with Tech Impact to develop 'Career Moves' for workforce training in high-demand skills. - **Pluralsight and Carahsoft**: Partnering to distribute technology training resources to the Public Sector, addressing the skills shortage in AI and cybersecurity. - **Accenture and ETS**: Collaborating to create a talent management solution that integrates AI-enabled tools to enhance workforce development. - **Multiverse and over 1,500 companies**: Working together to deliver essential skills in AI, tech, and data, resulting in significant ROI for employers. - **Ameresco and local trade unions**: Partnering to connect students with industry professionals and provide practical skills training. - **Pluralsight One**: Collaborates with nonprofits like AnitaB.org and Apprenti to empower underrepresented communities in technology. - **U.S. House Bipartisan AI Task Force**: Collaborated with tech leaders and experts to produce a report on AI adoption challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the need for workforce upskilling. - **Joint Ventures in Healthcare**: Proposed as a solution for healthcare organizations to access specialized talent and innovative mindsets necessary for developing new consumer technologies. - **Nestlé and UNESCO**: Launched 'Youth Impact' initiative to provide grants for enhancing skills in agriculture, addressing workforce challenges. - **AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership**: Collaborating to launch the LifeWorks Skills Training program aimed at preparing residents for healthcare careers. - **AMN Healthcare**: Utilizes AI-driven staffing solutions to address talent shortages in healthcare, enhancing patient care. - **Tredence's Partnerships**: Focus on continuous learning and development through strategic partnerships that empower learners. - **Saviynt**: Plans to expand its global training initiative with workshops across multiple regions. - **OCHIN and OSIS**: Collaborating to enhance the sustainability and innovation of community health centers, addressing workforce shortages and operational costs. - **TekStream, Splunk, and AWS**: This partnership has developed a cybersecurity solution to enhance public sector cybersecurity capabilities through hands-on training and collaboration. - **Guild and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee**: A partnership to provide Team USA athletes with access to tuition-free education programs. - **Drake University and WesleyLife**: This collaboration aims to address nursing shortages by providing students with hands-on experience in various long-term care settings, while also focusing on leadership development. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Skill Sonar**: Developed by INE Security, a tool for identifying skill gaps and facilitating targeted upskilling in cybersecurity. - **Skillsoft Survey**: Indicates a significant lack of confidence among employees regarding their skills, particularly in leadership and AI. - **Skillsoft's 2024 IT Skills and Salary Report**: Highlights the urgent need for workforce upskilling and reskilling, particularly in AI and cybersecurity. - **S&P Global's Upskilling Sprint**: Focuses on certification programs and hybrid learning to address skill gaps in AI technology. - **AI and Machine Learning**: Increasingly utilized in workforce management to improve decision-making and address skill gaps in organizations. - **Multiverse's AI-driven learning platform**: Addresses skill gaps by creating personalized learning pathways for employees. - **Workforce Analytics**: The increasing demand for workforce analytics tools that leverage AI and big data to provide insights into employee performance and skill gaps is driving growth in this market. - **Microlearning**: Gaining traction in corporate e-learning, delivering content in small, manageable modules to efficiently address skill gaps. - **Alternative Credentials**: The rise of digital badges and micro-credentials in higher education is providing flexible learning options that validate specific skills and competencies, addressing skill gaps in the workforce. - **AI in HR**: Utilized by organizations like Westfield Insurance to enhance workforce development strategies and address skill gaps. - **Digital Transformation Initiatives**: Research indicates that up to 80% fail due to neglecting the human element and skill gaps. - **AI and Cybersecurity**: The increasing need for skills in AI and advanced cybersecurity as traditional IT roles evolve. - **Reskilling Revolution**: An initiative by the World Economic Forum aiming to reskill and upskill 680 million people globally. - **Accenture's LearnVantage**: A platform aimed at transforming talent systems and fostering a culture of learning to address skill shortages. - **Medtronic Spark**: A program designed to provide industry-recognized certifications and hands-on experiences to low-income students, addressing the health tech talent gap. - **ISG AI Impact Summit**: Scheduled for June 2025, will address essential skills and organizational changes needed for AI success. - **AI and Automation Software Market**: Projected to grow significantly, emphasizing the need for skilled professionals in AI and automation. - **Debt-Free Education Programs**: Healthcare organizations implementing these programs to increase the number of qualified clinical staff and reduce reliance on external hires. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: Increasing adoption among healthcare leaders to alleviate delays in patient care and address workforce shortages. - **Virtual Reality in Nursing Education**: The introduction of VR technology in nursing training facilities aims to improve training quality and address skill gaps through immersive experiences. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Skill Gaps**: A significant skill gap exists due to rapid technological advancements and inadequate training, particularly in AI and Big Data. - **Skill Gaps in Healthcare**: Skill gaps can hinder productivity and innovation in healthcare, necessitating the identification of required competencies for effective employee performance. - **General IT Skills Gap**: 65% of IT decision-makers report skill gaps within their teams, impacting business outcomes and innovation. - **Skill Shortages**: Healthcare organizations face significant challenges due to a lack of skilled professionals, impacting their ability to implement new technologies. - **Employee Confidence**: 35% of employees lack confidence in their skills, with 41% concerned about job security due to skill gaps. - **Skills Gap in AI**: Only 24% of healthcare professionals have received training in AI, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry. - **AI Skills Shortage**: 76% of organizations face a severe shortage of AI-skilled personnel, highlighting the urgent need for workforce upskilling. - **Generational Skills Gap**: The healthcare industry anticipates losing 2 million workers by 2029, leading to significant workforce challenges. - **Cybersecurity Skills Gap in Healthcare**: 94% of healthcare organizations report a significant skills gap, with critical needs in AI/ML and cloud computing security. - **Talent Shortages**: 76% of IT employers struggle to find necessary talent, particularly in specialized digital skills, despite high demand. - **Workforce Shortages**: Healthcare organizations face acute talent shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Talent Shortage**: The cybersecurity industry faces a talent shortage with approximately 3.4 million job openings globally. - **Recruitment Challenges**: Organizations are struggling to recruit top talent in technology roles due to rapid advancements and evolving enterprise needs, highlighting the importance of targeted training and development. - **Cybersecurity Skills Shortage**: 65% of organizations are affected by a cybersecurity skills shortage, leading to stressful work environments for professionals. - **Diversity Gaps**: Only 38% of practicing physicians are female, indicating significant diversity gaps in the healthcare workforce. - **Funding for Reskilling**: The estimated cost of reskilling displaced workers is $34 billion, with a lack of reliable information on ROI for such initiatives. - **Knowledge Gap in AI**: Only 10% of physicians feel knowledgeable about AI, highlighting the need for education on healthcare AI applications. - **IT Staffing Challenges**: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) face difficulties in maintaining adequate IT staffing levels due to competition for talent. ## Related Topics [[Skills Gap]]; [[Skill Shortages]]