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[Infographics] AI and skills-based approach : the solution to many learning challenges

Today, only a solid and universal base linking jobs, skills and training data can solve the main HR challenges. Focus on the combination of skills and AI to meet the challenges of training.

AI and HR: Why use NLP techniques? (part 2)

NLP techniques make it possible to translate jobs and training into skills. What are the advantages of this translation? What HR issues does it address?

AI and HR: What are NLP techniques used for? (part 1)

NLP or natural language processing is a branch of AI that focuses on human language. Focus on the main techniques used.

Five key steps for a successful skills development plan

A skills development plan requires following certain key steps. Let's take a closer look at them.

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: How to integrate it into an existing IT system?

APIs allow companies to integrate jobs and skills ontology into existing applications without having to change them. Find out more about it.

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What data lie behind jobs and skills repositories?

Data from jobs and skills repositories are essential to the construction of ontologies. Find out more about these precious resources.

AI and HR: 6 new standards to expect in the coming years

Given the exponential development of AI, what changes should we expect in the years to come? Zoom in on the 6 future standards for HR.

Jobs and skills ontologies: operating principles and key impacts

Jobs and skills ontologies enable the interconnection of all HR actions of a company. What are the advantages? Why implement it?

Five tips for implementing a data-driven HR strategy

Data-driven HR strategies have their golden rules. Here are five tips for implementing an effective data-driven strategy in your company.

How do you bridge a skill gap in companies? (Part 2)

Skill gaps are not inevitable. Professional training, recruitment, and task automation can help fill them.

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What does it take to build it?

Some elements are essential to the construction of a jobs and skills ontology. Discover which ones.

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: Why do HR and HR software companies need it?

The jobs and skills ontology allows to interconnect all HR actions. Find out why it is fundamental for HR and HR software editors.

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What’s the use of artificial intelligence?

Discover how artificial intelligence facilitates the creation of a jobs and skills ontology.

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What is it?

The jobs and skills ontology is one of the most popular concepts in HR Tech. Find out what it is.

How to diagnose a skill gap in a company? (Part 1)

The skill gap in a company is the gap between the level of skills of an employee and the level required for the position they occupy or to meet the specific needs of the company.

The uses and applications of HR data

HR data is a considerable resource for companies, provided they know how to use it. Focus on the uses and key applications of HR Analytics in companies.

The challenges of HR data for companies

HR data is at the heart of the strategic concerns of companies. Why is this and what are the advantages and challenges of this type of data?

Learning and development, a vector of performance for companies

L&D is a strategic tool for companies. Skills development promotes competitiveness and talent retention.

Why and how to implement a skills-based approach in your organization?

Skills are a basic foundation for many HR processes. Zoom in on the skills-based approach and how to implement it within your organization.

Reskilling: a strategic priority in the face of task automation

Faced with digital transformation, training is at the heart of strategic issues for companies. Companies should focus on reskilling.

Skills repository: a must for setting up your own adaptive learning

Adaptive learning makes it possible to individualize training. Why use a skills repository to implement adaptive learning?

Why and how to rationalize your training catalogue?

Rationalizing your training catalogue improves your offering of occupational training. How can this be done? What are the concrete applications?

Project mode: an alternative to internal mobility?

In a context of continuous change and adaptation, project mode is gaining ground.

Transfer of skills: what’s the best approach?

The transfer of skills is a strategic issue for companies. What methodology should you adopt to organize the transmission of knowledge and know-how?

Skills-based hiring: a solution to talent shortages?

Skill-based hiring is a solution for companies facing talent shortages. What does it involve?

Adapting HRM to your company’s strategic objectives: challenges and instruments

Human resources are of paramount importance for business development. Here we look at the function’s strategic challenges and at the tools at its disposal to support broader performance objectives.

Upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling: understanding the difference

Upskilling, reskilling and cross-skilling are essential notions in the fields of training and skill acquisition. What do they mean? Here’s what you need to know.

How to propose relevant training during annual appraisals

The annual appraisal meeting is a special moment for both employees and managers. To set priorities and find the right balance between employees’ wishes and the company’s medium and long-term needs, it is important to rely on particular tools, such as SWP and skill mapping.

Training in the face of skill automation

In the face of skill automation, training is essential. But why is it important? Which skills and sectors need training?

What is job automation?

Automation is increasing in our professional lives. What jobs are affected? What are its mechanisms, benefits and limitations: a closer look at job automation.

Jobs and skills repositories: our four tips to create them

Check our tips to develop an effective jobs & skills repository.

Measuring a skills map’s impact and performance

Once you have a skills map, you need KPIs to measure its impact. Here are our suggestions.

What’s a jobs & skills repository? How does it relate to skill mapping?

The jobs & skills repository is an HR management tool. How does it work? Read on to learn about the specific features of the jobs & skills repository and its role in skill mapping.

What’s digital transformation?

Digital transformation is the process by which a company includes digital technology in its activities. A few rules help maximise its success.

The HR of tomorrow and the challenges of AI

The issue of AI’s integration is more topical than ever for companies. Human resources must review its organization and processes – from recruitment to working methods.

What are the various types of skills?

To build an inventory of the skills within your company or to anticipate future HR needs, it is important to understand the different types of skills.

Occupation, job, position: what’s the difference?

Occupation, job and position are related – and often confused – notions. Yet it is essential, for optimised HR management, to distinguish between them.

Dealing with skills obsolescence

What strategy should companies adopt to fight skills obsolescence? Anticipation of the evolution of professions and training needs.

What’s skills obsolescence?

Skills have an increasingly short lifespan in the labour market: this is called skill obsolescence. What are its causes?

Training: the key role of the jobs & skills repository

The jobs & skills repository lists the professions represented within a company and the skills associated with these professions. How can it play an essential role in developing your workforce's skills?

How skill mapping improves the recruitment process

Skill mapping is a strategic tool to optimise the recruitment process and to identify the desired skills in applicants.

What’s a skill?

Skills are a complex notion. Yet it is critical to recognise your employees’ skills to harness and develop them.

The age structure diagram, an HR management tool

The age structure diagram is a skills management tool that improves strategic workforce planning. How should we interpret and use this tool in HR?

How can we assess skills?

When we talk about talent management, we often mention the importance of assessing the skills of employees. While the principle may seem simple, this is not always the case when it comes to putting it into practice.

Decoding #4 – Skills development plan: pitfalls to avoid

Discover "Decoding", a mini-series of articles on skills management and the common pitfalls associated with implementing some key HR processes such as: the creation of a jobs and skills repository, the strategic workforce planning (a legal obligation in France known as GPEC), the internal mobility and the skills development plan.

Decoding #3 – Internal mobility: pitfalls to avoid

Discover "Decoding", a mini-series of articles on skills management and the common pitfalls associated with implementing some key HR processes such as: the creation of a jobs and skills repository, the strategic workforce planning (a legal obligation in France known as GPEC), the internal mobility and the skills development plan.

Decoding #2 – “GPEC”: pitfalls to avoid

Discover "Decoding", a mini-series of articles on skills management and the common pitfalls associated with implementing some key HR processes such as: the creation of a jobs and skills repository, the strategic workforce planning (a legal obligation in France known as GPEC), the internal mobility and the skills development plan.

Decoding #1 – Creating a jobs and skills repository: pitfalls to avoid

Discover "Decoding", a mini-series of articles on skills management and the common pitfalls associated with implementing some key HR processes such as: the creation of a jobs and skills repository, the strategic workforce planning (a legal obligation in France known as GPEC), the internal mobility and the skills development plan.

Skills management: 3 key moments to launch a skills mapping project

What is the most important factor in the long-term success of a business or an organization? There is no ready-made answer to this question. However, one thing is certain for all companies: the only constant element is change. To ensure you have what it takes to navigate the horizons ahead, find out the 3 key moments in the life of a company when launching a skills mapping project is necessary.

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[Infographics] AI and skills-based approach : the solution to many learning challenges

AI and HR: Why use NLP techniques? (part 2)

AI and HR: What are NLP techniques used for? (part 1)

Five key steps for a successful skills development plan

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: How to integrate it into an existing IT system?

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What data lie behind jobs and skills repositories?

AI and HR: 6 new standards to expect in the coming years

Jobs and skills ontologies: operating principles and key impacts

Five tips for implementing a data-driven HR strategy

How do you bridge a skill gap in companies? (Part 2)

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What does it take to build it?

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: Why do HR and HR software companies need it?

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What’s the use of artificial intelligence?

[Video] Jobs and skills ontology: What is it?

How to diagnose a skill gap in a company? (Part 1)

The uses and applications of HR data

The challenges of HR data for companies

Learning and development, a vector of performance for companies

Why and how to implement a skills-based approach in your organization?

Reskilling: a strategic priority in the face of task automation

Skills repository: a must for setting up your own adaptive learning

Why and how to rationalize your training catalogue?

Project mode: an alternative to internal mobility?

Transfer of skills: what’s the best approach?

Skills-based hiring: a solution to talent shortages?

Adapting HRM to your company’s strategic objectives: challenges and instruments

Upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling: understanding the difference

How to propose relevant training during annual appraisals

Training in the face of skill automation

What is job automation?

Jobs and skills repositories: our four tips to create them

Measuring a skills map’s impact and performance

What’s a jobs & skills repository? How does it relate to skill mapping?

What’s digital transformation?

The HR of tomorrow and the challenges of AI

What are the various types of skills?

Occupation, job, position: what’s the difference?

Dealing with skills obsolescence

What’s skills obsolescence?

Training: the key role of the jobs & skills repository

How skill mapping improves the recruitment process

What’s a skill?

The age structure diagram, an HR management tool

How can we assess skills?

Decoding #4 – Skills development plan: pitfalls to avoid

Decoding #3 – Internal mobility: pitfalls to avoid

Decoding #2 – “GPEC”: pitfalls to avoid

Decoding #1 – Creating a jobs and skills repository: pitfalls to avoid

Skills management: 3 key moments to launch a skills mapping project

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