76% of the world's workforce is not ready for what the job will look like in the future

Salesforce, a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM), has published its Global Digital Skills Index, which highlights the growing digital skills shortage in the world and the urgent need for action in this area. The index is based on information from more than 23,500 employees in 19 countries who have declared their willingness to acquire the key digital skills businesses need today and over the next five years.

Almost three-quarters of respondents (73 percent) do not feel prepared to acquire the digital skills businesses need today, and even more (76 percent) do not feel prepared for the future. Even though only 28 percent are actively involved in digital skills training programs, 82 percent of respondents plan to acquire new skills in the future.

"There is a clear disconnect between the innovations you make and the skills you need to use them. That is nothing new in itself. However, what is new is the extent of these innovations, their prevalence, and how much they have taken root in every aspect of life. It is difficult these days. do anything without some form of digital interaction," Peter Schwartz, vice president of strategic planning and chief development officer, Salesforce, assessed.

(ISBnews)