Developing critical skills in a digital world

Editor’s note

Dear readers,

In this new report, Coursera examines the pandemic’s impact on digital transformation and skills development across major industries.

Digitisation has accelerated over the last two years and altered how businesses operate. As a result, business and HR leaders must assess the skills gap and understand the critical skills needed if they are to succeed in 2022 and beyond.

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All the best,

Amy Kirkham – Senior Content Editor, HRD Connect

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