India – Majority of professionals feel overwhelmed by rapid pace of changing skills: LinkedIn

As job roles evolve in India, the majority of professionals feel daunted by the rapid pace of changing skills, according to a report from LinkedIn.

LinkedIn’s ‘Future of Skills 2019’ report, conducted with ACA Research, found that 82% of professionals in India feel that the skills needed to succeed are changing rapidly and 62% feel daunted by the pace of change.

More than half, or 60%, of the employees in India feel that time is the most significant barrier they face in pursuing their Learning & Development goals, and 37% think it is the cost factor that acts as a hindrance.

At the same time, 46% of Indian organisations feel the lack of engaging learners acts as a barrier to deliver successful Learning and Development programmes, while 44% of organisations admit that adapting training for younger employees is a challenge.

“Certain skills are becoming less in-demand as different skills are needed to succeed, therefore upskilling talent is key for organisations to meet their business goals,” Ruchee Anand, Head of Talent Solutions and Learning Solutions, LinkedIn in India said.

Anand added that paying attention to skills is crucial in recruitment, as previous job titles may not always be an accurate measure of a professional’s capability and adaptability strengths in this new world of work.
According to LinkedIn, the top three skills that are witnessing a rise are robotic process automation, compliance, and continuous integration.

Source:: http://www2.staffingindustry.com/row/Editorial/Daily-News/India-Majority-of-professionals-feel-overwhelmed-by-rapid-pace-of-changing-skills-LinkedIn-50324