Company training is one way of countering the consequences of the shortage of skilled workers and demographic change. And it is a prerequisite for being able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalization. What’s more, professional qualification programs bring real competitive advantages.
The shortage of skilled workers is a phenomenon that affects most sectors. There is a shortage of qualified specialists in technical and engineering professions as well as in the skilled trades and retail sectors. There are many reasons for this, including the demographic changes in our society.
One answer to the shortage of skilled workers is targeted training. Companies that give their employees the opportunity to develop and acquire new skills are investing in their own future.
This is all the more true in view of the rapid changes in the world of work. Globalization and digital transformation are leading to enormous change that is affecting almost all sectors. These developments require adjustments to workflows, tools and technologies. This means that a company’s innovative strength and competitiveness are highly dependent on qualified specialists who have the knowledge and skills to successfully shape this change.
Perspectives from theory and practice This issue of PVH Magazine focuses on the question of how qualification can succeed in a company.
Experts look at the topic from different perspectives. In the interview, Wolf Lotter, for example, believes that education systems and companies have a role to play in rethinking qualifications in order to drive innovation.
Employee development is the answer from Beutlhauser GmbH in Passau. The E/D/E member is a trendsetter when it comes to the new world of work and has received several awards. The company’s position is “the more digital the world, the greater the importance of resonance – in other words, people who listen, understand, produce solutions and can be trusted.” One of the following articles explains how Beutlhauser creates scope for the individual development and personal responsibility of its employees.
Professor Peter Dehnbostel explains why he sees learning in and on the job as a crucial aspect of in-company training and advocates close coordination between the practical requirements of a workplace and specific training measures. Another article answers the question of what exactly qualification is; Dr. Sören Kiefer describes how a company can arrive at a coherent qualification strategy by combining different methods. [hw]
