Closing the skills gap - the three golden rules of talent management

摘要

Consulting engineering firms appear to be faced with the same skills shortages as related industries, mining and construction. According to Philip Barnard, Human Resources Executive at leading consulting engineering firm, GIBB, the real challenge lies at mid-level positions. "Skills availability is placed as the second-biggest threat to business growth in South Africa. More graduates are emerging at entry level, but there is a severe lack of skilled and experienced employees in the industry. This is where the gap lies and an area that we need to focus our attention." says Barnard.