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How to Overcome Talent Shortages and Skills Gaps
A recent report and panel discussion by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium concluded that the technology industry urgently needs more cybersecurity professionals — but significant barriers persist. The 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, which includes responses from 15,852 cybersecurity practitioners and decision-makers globally, found that 90% of respondents face skills shortages within their organizations — particularly in areas…
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The impact of the IT skills shortage on business – and what the sector is doing to stem the flow
Skills shortages have always been an issue in the IT sector, and the problem shows no sign of decreasing anytime soon. Analyst firm IDC predicts that by 2026, over 90% of organizations will feel the pain of the IT skills crisis. The growing demand for IT skills (according to analysts at Gartner, 79% of CIOs and senior IT leaders plan…
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UK business leaders boast the best tech skills in Europe
UK business leaders are ahead of the global pack when it comes to integrating technology expertise at the highest levels, according to research from Accenture. A new study from the consultancy, which analysed the professional background of every CEO and board member across the largest 2,500 companies globally, found more than 23% of UK business leaders are now ‘proficient’ in…
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Transform Your Office Skills With This $40 Training Bundle
TL;DR: Get comprehensive training across Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Access with the Ultimate Microsoft Office 2021/365 Training Bundle for $39.99 (reg. $449). As far as the business world goes, proficiency in Microsoft Office is more than just a helpful skill. In varying degrees, it’s a necessity. So, if you’d like to brush up on your proficiency and become a…
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Boost your Career with Mindfulness, Leadership, and Professional Skills
TL;DR: Whether you’re a freelancer, an aspiring manager, or a professional who works 9–5, this $39 (reg. $1,200) personal and professional development bundle can enhance your daily work and career. Sure, you may have the correct degree and professional experience to successfully complete your job or start your own business, but you can’t underestimate the soft skills and leadership acumen…
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Enhance Your Professional Toolkit With This $30 AI Skills Bundle
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can get the 2024 AI Super Skills Bundle for just $29.99 (reg. $152) to amp up your skills on this in-demand tech. The only thing you can rely on in the world of technology is that it will change and evolve. Continuously upgrading your skills can keep you up to date with the most…
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StickmanCyber Report: Australia’s Cybersecurity Skills Crisis
A new report has found that Australia’s available pool of cybersecurity skills is smaller than realised. The report, Australia’s Cybersecurity and Technical Skills Gap, an analysis by security provider StickmanCyber and based on an analysis of ABS census and labour force data, revealed a shortage of 10,000 technical roles throughout the country. There is just one cybersecurity professional for every…
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