The growing talent issue you can’t afford to ignore
With new technologies evolving faster than people can pick up the skills to utilise them, the telecommunications industry is facing some big challenges. But don’t worry, that’s where we come in. Our guide is here to help telecom leaders futureproof their teams with practical, innovative HR strategies. From closing skills gaps to keeping top talent and building resilient teams, we’ll show you how to navigate the latest concerns while staying ahead of the curve.
How are skills gaps impacting me?
The shrinking lifespan of skills
The half-life of professional skills is declining—from 30 years to as little as 2.5 years for technical competencies. Expertise becomes outdated faster than many businesses can adapt, creating critical capability gaps.
Advancing technologies
Emerging technologies such as AI, edge computing, and 5G require new skillsets. However, the pace of innovation outstrips the ability of the workforce to upskill, necessitating proactive development strategies.
Retiring workforce
With 60% of telecom engineers over the age of 50, retirements will deepen the skills gap further. These departures take with them vital institutional knowledge and experience that’s difficult to replace.
Competition for talent
Tech giants compete fiercely for the same pool of skilled professionals, making it tougher for telecom companies to attract and retain the talent they need in an increasingly crowded market.
How this guide will help
Streamlined recruitment
The guide provides tools and insights to automate hiring tasks, identify adaptable candidates, and make data-driven decisions, helping you secure top talent quickly and effectively.
Rock-solid retention
Discover strategies to build a workplace culture employees love, such as real-time feedback systems, flexible working options, and management tools to inspire strong leadership.
Lifelong development
Create personalised learning paths, conduct gap analyses, and integrate platforms to upskill your workforce, keeping your business ahead of industry trends.
The tips and tricks you need to futureproof your telecom workforce
By bringing recruitment, retention, and development under one roof, People First brings these challenges under your control. Supplemented by AI and automation, you can change the game entirely.
Download our guide and you’ll discover:
- How to quickly attract and recruit great talent
- How to retain the talent you’ve worked hard to secure, with enhanced recognition tools and effective sentiment analysis
- Why 1.4 billion workers will need reskilling, and how you can enshrine learning and development
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