Long before anyone used the word “competency,” European trade guilds had already built a competency model of one. A guild recognized three ranks: apprentice, journeyman, and master. An apprentice was bound to a master’s household for a fixed term, often seven years, receiving training and lodging instead of wages. A journeyman had finished that training … Read more
Every year, Deloitte surveys the people who run organizations to find out what they believe matters most, and how well they’re actually doing about it. The 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report, built on responses from more than 3,000 business and HR leaders across 15 countries, supplemented by a further 6,000 workers and managers and … Read more
Upskilling vs. Reskilling: What’s the Difference? Let’s take a look at the differences between the two terms: The distinction is more than semantics, because it triggers different investment logics: Upskilling Reskilling Goal Strengthen an existing role Enable a new role Time horizon Continuous, incremental Project-based, often with an end date Trigger New tools, rising requirements … Read more
Upskilling and reskilling have become the most common corporate response to AI-driven disruption: 77% of companies now want to upskill their workforce specifically because of artificial intelligence.[1] The problem: there’s a gap between announcement and execution. Studies from the German-speaking market show that even where half of companies see a high need for AI-related training, … Read more