Ep 529: Developing Digital Skills
The tech sector has been going through an unprecedented period of layoffs in the last few months. However, the demand for digital skills in the wider market will continue for years.\n\nSo what strategies are employers putting in place to ensure they have the skills they need for their businesses in the future?\n\nMy guest this week is Alexia Pedersen, VP of EMEA at O'Reilly Media. O'Reilly has been helping businesses develop digital skills for over 40 years, and Lex has insights and advice for employers looking to gain a competitive advantage through skills acquisition and development.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nThe current state of the tech talent market\n\nWill digital skills shortages continue for the long term?\n\nThe constant demand for new skills\n\nHow employers are investing in their future\n\nUnderstanding the internal skills gap\n\nReskilling and upskilling\n\nCreating a culture of learning that serves different learning styles\n\nBreaking down silos in HR to enable talent mobility\n\nImplications of generaive AI\n\nHow will the most successful companies of the next ten years think about talent?\n\n\nListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.