HRM and skills development – November 2024

The 2025 global learning and skills trends
Udemy has published their 2025 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report, providing key insights into how to bridge skills gaps, including how to stay current as GenAI continues to revolutionise the ways we work. Organisational leaders, especially in learning and development, play an essential role, as success hinges on their ability to engage all employees in developing their skills and maintaining their competitive edge. You can download the report after filling in your details.

‘Platooning’ robots find their way through crowds
Robots can navigate efficiently through crowds of people by cleverly alternating between independent and cooperative behaviour, and in such a way that they disturb the people around them as little as possible. These findings (1.52 MB) were shared recently by TU Darmstadt and the University of Sheffield. Three behavioural strategies were tested: the independent strategy (each robot independently makes its way through the crowd), the cooperative strategy (robots form a line and follow the robot in the front) and the adaptive strategy (robots switch autonomously between the first two strategies depending on the situation).

Better balance between tech and human skills needed
A study (infographic, 259 kB) by Deloitte zeroes in on what many employees are looking for in corporate learning and development opportunities — and where organisations might be missing the mark. The survey found that while 87% of workers see human skills like adaptability, and communications as key to their career advancement, only around half think their company values employees with “human” skills more than those with technical skills.

Ethical technology standards: today’s organisational practices
Concerns about the risks of misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) remain top of mind, according to the third annual report (9.09 MB) on the State of Ethics and Trust in Technology by Deloitte. Among the over 1,800 professionals surveyed, 46% of individuals believe cognitive technologies have the potential to create the most social good when used responsibly. However, over half of respondents also said that cognitive technologies like GenAI present the most severe ethical risks compared to other emerging technologies.

Embracing the AI-driven workforce: five trends shaping the workforce in 2025
The 2025 Workforce Trends Report by Visier explores how AI is transforming talent management, the C-suite, employee performance, and more. Visier sees five main factors influencing the developments. You can download the report after filling in your details.

Job Competence Profile developments analysed for the graphics business
The Dutch sector organisation for the graphics and print industry GOC has released a report (in Dutch, 740 kB) analysing the Job Competence Profiles (JCPs) for those employed at this moment (the years 2023-2024) and shedding light on the future as well. The report was commissioned by the A&O Fonds Grafimediabranche.

Date Diploma Ceremony NVC Packaging Professional 2025 announced
The date of the annual graduation ceremony for the diploma NVC Packaging Professional was announced and will be Tuesday 24 June 2025. The EQF5-referenced diploma is for those who successfully complete the independent international exam which is held twice a year. More information can be found here.
 

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