HRM and skills development – February 2025
Article on qualification and examination in packaging published
A scientific publication (438 kB) in the Journal for Exams describes the fundamentals of the independent qualification and examination of professionals in packaging. According to the authors, well-educated and qualified packaging graduates are crucial for the further sustainable development of the packaging business sector worldwide.
The packaging workforce: hiring, retention, and training in a changing industry
In a recent article, Packaging World reports on a workforce survey. The results show that around 80% of packaging industry stakeholders are looking to hire packaging line operators and having trouble doing so.
Young talent values stable salary and work atmosphere
Young talents exploring the job market highly value a stable salary and pleasant colleagues. These are two findings from the Workforce Preference Study 2025 (WFPS). Conducted annually by PwC, the study surveys young people aged eighteen to thirty-five to understand their job market preferences. You can download the survey after filling in your details.
Eurobarometer shows most Europeans support use of AI in the workplace
Most Europeans think that digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), have a positive impact on their jobs, the economy, society, and on quality of life. This is revealed in a new Eurobarometer by the European Commission.
Dealing with changes brought by AI is top challenge facing workers in 2025
Wiley has published a survey (summary) entitled “The Future is Now: 5 Workplace Challenges That Will Shape 2025”. The surveyed workers named aligning the workforce with future business needs and upskilling employees as the top anticipated challenges of 2025.
Only 24% of workers are confident they have right skills for career advancement
According to the kick-off study of the refreshed "People at Work 2025" report series by ADP Research, only 24% of workers are confident they have the skills needed to advance to the next job level in the near future.
AI as opportunity and risk for working conditions
Technological developments, including artificial intelligence (AI), offer many opportunities for better products, services and more efficient work processes. Risks also arise because the work becomes more difficult and mentally demanding, according to a report (in Dutch, 649 kB) by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment RIVM and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO (in Dutch).
Superagency in the workplace: Empowering people to unlock AI’s full potential
Almost all companies invest in AI, but just 1% believe they are at maturity, says McKinsey and adds that the biggest barrier to scaling is not employees—who are ready—but leaders, who are not steering fast enough. You can download the report after filling in your details.
AI, skills, and flexibility in a ‘talent multiverse’
“Skills are the new currency” says Randstad in a new report, analysing the ways companies are thinking of rewarding their staff in the future. You can read the report after filling in your details.
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