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HR failing to future-proof employee skills, Lumesse global survey reveals

More than a third of HR leaders believe their workforce is ill-prepared for the skills the work environment demands. One in three employees feel insecure in their job, research published this morning by talent consultancy Lumesse, claims.

The survey found 80% of 769 HR decision-makers polled globally, agreed employees have to learn more and develop faster to succeed in their role than they did five years ago. Half of HR leaders confirmed they are some way from delivering to their full potential when it comes to providing employees with the right training and knowledge for their role.

Thomas Berglund, director of learning at Lumesse, said: "With 75% of HR leaders agreeing that organisational change is happening much faster than just five years ago, HR professionals are being asked to achieve more with less and do it right now."

The survey also found that only 10% worldwide believe employees see HR as an "extremely useful partner" for skills development. Over 70% of HR leaders believe that employees see HR as providing little or no learning. And 40% of HR leaders believe that employees would not seek help from HR if they needed to develop new knowledge or skills quickly.