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hraddict.com
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Hiring Trends & Job Market Data

Workforce Planning for Future Skills Gaps and Talent Shortages (HRAddict)

An HR guide to planning for skills gaps and talent shortages before they hit, covering whether to build, buy, or borrow talent. It cites ManpowerGroup data that 72% of employers still struggle to fill roles, and contrasts industries with shortages against job seekers sending hundreds of applications. A guest contribution from Global Verification Network, updated April 7, 2026.

Why I recommend it: A practical employer-side view of the skills-gap problem — pairs well with resources written for job seekers navigating the same market.

#workforce-planning#skills-gap#talent-shortage#hiring-trends#build-buy-borrow#HR#labor-market#recruiting
hraddict.comAdded Sep 30, 20260 opens
businessinsider.com
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Career & Professional Optimization

Employers Say Colleges Aren't Preparing Gen Z for Work

Business Insider report on the widening gap between what employers expect from new graduates and what degree programs actually teach, including which skills get flagged most.

Why I recommend it: Treat the employer complaints as a checklist. Every gap named here is one you can close before your first interview.

#article#career#career-development#early-career#entry-level#free#graduates#job markets#new-grad#reading#research#skills-gap#students
businessinsider.comAdded Sep 3, 20260 opens
isc2.org
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Technology & Ethics

2025 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study

Annual global study on cybersecurity hiring, skills gaps, budget pressure, and what helps practitioners grow their careers.

Why I recommend it: Details: use the hiring and skills-gap data to decide which security certifications and skills are actually in demand before you spend money on training.

#ai ethics#article#cybersecurity#free#hiring-trends#job markets#reading#research#skills-gap#tech-ethics#technology#training#workforce-data
isc2.orgAdded Sep 2, 20260 opens