Open AccessWhich Future Skills Are Critical to Success Today and in the Future? Quantitative and Qualitative Study Based on a Survey of Representatives of German Industrial Firms and Associations in Manufacturing
Author(s) -
Stefan G. Stark
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international business research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1913-9012
pISSN - 1913-9004
DOI - 10.5539/ibr.v15n2p40
Subject(s) - german , originality , human resources , order (exchange) , business , marketing , knowledge management , process management , qualitative research , management , computer science , economics , sociology , social science , archaeology , finance , history
Purpose: The study aims to provide company managers with a basis for considering the need for company-specific future skills and deriving suitable and sustainable qualification measures from this in good time.
Design/methodology/approach: Based on an online survey of works council committees and HR departments, the question is to be answered as to which competencies will be imperatively needed in the future in order to be able to meet future tasks and requirements in the professional world.
Findings and Originality: The study aims to identify current needs and anticipate skills gaps. This should enable companies today to identify and build up the necessary skills of tomorrow. The study can serve as an impetus for a strategic orientation in the human resources policy of companies. In this way, it makes a contribution to ensuring competitiveness in the long term and placing the human factor at the center.