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Bridging The Widening Skill Gaps Of Knowledge Workers

Disprz

Knowledge workers are an intangible asset of a business; however, without the right skill set, they fail to capitalize on lucrative opportunities. Most knowledge workers lack the necessary skills to address the changing market and customer demands. 87% of companies say they have skill gaps or expect to within a few years.

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Once, twice, one thousand times a knowledge worker

From the Coleface

Amongst the exhortations for L&D people to be more business savvy which are hard to take issue with, Jay states that we now work in an environment where a “great knowledge worker can be several hundred times as productive as his peer” My first reaction was: how can you believe this is true?

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LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers

Tony Karrer

Top 10 mistakes people make on LinkedIn 7 more things to avoid on LinkedIn Leveraging LinkedIn Leveraging Networks is Key Skill Searching for Expertise - LinkedIn Answers LinkedIn for Finding Expertise Crowdsourcing in the Small Networks and Communities LinkedIn - Prospecting No - Conversation Yes Social Grid Follow-up Expert Level Answers via Social (..)

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How L&D is helping the manufacturing industry address a skills shortage

Learning Pool

This new breed of worker is hard to find and challenging to keep. To retain knowledge workers businesses need to offer regular upskilling and career development opportunities. The training landscape is complex Training has to reach a diverse and sometimes large audience.

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Skills Capability Building – Knowledge Workforce VS Frontline Workforce

Disprz

fall in the category of knowledge workers. While employees directly facing the customers like delivery executives, restaurant waiters, retail sales reps, etc are considered frontline workers. A drastic change in the learning patterns of the frontline and knowledge workers has been visible pre and post-pandemic.

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Skills Workers Will Need in the Age of Generative AI – Part 1: Digital and Technical Skills

Capytech

Without verification skills, workers may unknowingly rely on flawed or biased AI-generated responses, leading to poor-quality outcomes, reputational damage, or even legal liabilities. Again, e-learning courses can help improve the verification skills of workers.

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DIY Learning

Jay Cross

It’s for knowledge workers and bosses who have been told “You’re responsible for your own learning.” the thought leader I’m reputed to be. I’m writing a book on learning for oneself, without training. ” I imagine they feel like the dog who got on the bus. “What do I do now?”

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