Three-quarters of IT departments face critical skills shortages

A new report from digital learning company Skillsoft finds that 76 percent of IT decision makers worldwide are facing critical skills gaps in their departments -- a 145 percent increase since 2016. The report looks at the reasons for this and reveals that 38 percent cite the rate of technology change outpacing their existing skills development programs as the primary driver, followed by difficulty in attracting qualified candidates (35 percent) and lack of investment in training resources (32 percent). "Today's digital-first economy has presented significant opportunities for organizations. However, it has also created a dire need for new skills in… [Continue Reading]