HRM and skills development – April 2025
In the lecture hall or online: students perform equally well
For academic performance, it does not matter whether students attend a lecture in person, stream it, or watch it later. The key is that they can choose for themselves and actively participate. This is shown by research from Tilburg University and Radboud University. The study (731 kB) is published in The International Journal of Management Education.
Deloitte’s ‘2025 Global Human Capital Trends’ on complex workplace tensions
Organisations are confronted by a growing tension between the need for experienced workers and the reality that many skilled candidates lack the necessary experience. Complicating matters is that the number of traditional entry-level roles is shrinking, making it harder for workers to gain the necessary hands-on experience. To close this gap, organisations should shift from rigid experience requirements to skills- and potential-based hiring, according to a new report (14.5 MB) by Deloitte.
AI’s €5 trillion future: UN warns of widening digital divide
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on course to become a €5,000 billion global market by 2033 – roughly the size of Germany’s economy – but unless action is taken, its benefits may remain in the hands of a privileged few, a new report (10.42 MB) by the UN warns.
Moderate growth NL food industry - too dependent on labour
Labour productivity in the Dutch food industry has come to a standstill over the past decade, and stagnation is looming. Given the growing labour shortage and ageing population, overreliance on labour is unsustainable. Company consolidation and substantial investment in robotisation offer opportunities for higher growth. This is according to a recent industry report (in Dutch, 147 kB) by ABN AMRO (in Dutch).
AI in the workplace: who protects the worker?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work. From automated scheduling and task allocation to algorithm-driven performance evaluations, AI is reshaping nearly every sector. But in this rapidly evolving landscape, who is safeguarding workers’ rights? Research (in Dutch, 105 kB) by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam provides an analysis.
Women seem to benefit less from AI at the workplace than men
Udacity has published new findings from their 2025 AI at Work Report—a comprehensive analysis of how technical professionals across the globe perceive AI’s impact on their workplaces and careers. The data reveal a gap in workplace and income benefits between men and women in both technical and non-technical roles. You can download the report after filling in your details.
4 out of 5 tech workers pretend to know more about AI than they actually do
Pluralsight has released their second annual AI Skills Report (861 kB), which explores the AI landscape and its impact on talent. The report, based on a survey in the USA and the UK, reveals that a large majority of executives and IT practitioners pretend to know more about AI than they actually do.
Global state of gender balance: signs of stalling progress
Annual research by J.P. Morgan shows that the global gender gap across 146 countries remains largely unchanged in 2024.
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