12/11/2025
Did you know that 75% of the employers said in the latest survey that they have found it challenging to find employees with the right skills, despite the abundance of job seekers. This paradox highlights a significant issue in the current job market: the skills gap. The skill gap is the phenomenon that arises when an employee’s skills do not match their required job function.
If this issue is overlooked, it can affect the innovation and weaken team performance. It is not the only responsibility of the administrative team to resolve skill gaps, but it is a business imperative.
Organizations that ignore skill gaps are unable to compete in the evolving business market. The other issues that organizations face due to the skill gap are higher turnover, lower productivity, and missing opportunities.
To find out how to identify and address skill gaps, check out this blog:
Skill gaps limit organizational growth and performance but can be effectively addressed with strategic planning and tools like CABEM’s Competency Manager.