Even Younger Employees Come In With a Skills Gap

Even Younger Employees Come In With a Skills Gap

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 2 minutes

One of the things I have talked about for years regarding college education is that, by its nature, it will always be behind. Think about it. You start a four-year degree program to learn technology skills. By the time you complete the four years and maybe even an advanced degree, everything you’ve learned is outdated. Technology changes that quickly. You enter a workplace using the next versions of everything you know. A version you don’t know much about because it’s so new that college programs haven’t even started incorporating it yet.

And by “so new,” I’m saying it’s been updated within the last few years.

Linked – 6 Problems L&D Can’t “Out-train”

Linked – 6 Problems L&D Can’t “Out-train”

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 2 minutes

I’ve also spoken to some in-house trainers who see this up close. People come to them because they lack some knowledge and hope the training will help them because their manager hasn’t given them clear direction. They don’t realize that they haven’t been getting a clear direction. They assume there is some skill or knowledge they are missing. Where do you go when there’s a skill you need? To Training and Development!

But the trainer can’t give you that clear direction about your job. That has to come from your manager.

Calm Reminds Us That Diverse Teams Have Diverse Mental Health Needs

Calm Reminds Us That Diverse Teams Have Diverse Mental Health Needs

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 2 minutes

The point, however, is that when you look at the diversity on your team and consider how to implement solid mental health support systems, don’t forget about the diversity. Don’t assume they all need the same thing. They do not. There are some cultural differences, some unique challenges, and some ways to consider the diverse needs that some of them may have. It’s worth keeping in mind. 

It’s also worth keeping in mind that individuals are all different too. Not every Hispanic employee needs the same resources. There’s individual diversity too. Perhaps talking more about it and listening to their needs is the best answer! 

Reviews Elsewhere – Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity

Reviews Elsewhere – Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

There are a handful of cultural issues that I don’t think are overblown by media attention. This is one of them. It is simply impossible not to be exposed to misinformation in 2023. We all need better critical thinking skills.

Linked – Filling the Recruiting Gap With Growth and Development

Linked – Filling the Recruiting Gap With Growth and Development

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

This is true. If you’re struggling to find new hires, you need to grow the people you have to take on more, and you don’t grow them without a plan on how to do that.

It would help if you had a talent development plan. Without it, you’ll find increasingly essential roles in your organization with no one to do the work.

That doesn’t seem like a good situation.