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Design workforce planning strategies based on skills intelligence, not guesswork

Future-fit companies are using skills intelligence platforms like MuchSkills to drive smarter workforce planning.

Competency mapping drives employee development and business growth. Here’s how

Competency mapping is a complete solution as it aligns individual capabilities with larger business goals

How to optimise strategic workforce planning

Data-driven, skills-based workforce planning is the ticket to a talent-rich and agile workforce

What is skills intelligence and why is it important?

It helps you unlock the power of skills data to optimise workforce planning, drive strategic talent decisions, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Transform performance management with a skills-based approach

Skills-based performance management enhances employee growth and drives organisational agility.

Learning and skill agility: What is it and why do we need it in 2025?

Learning and skill agility drive professional growth and build resilient, competitive organisations that thrive in any environment.

What you need to know about ESRS S1 ‘Own Workforce’

Skills intelligence software may be key to providing you with the data you need to be ESRS S-1 compliant

Organisations must invest in professional skills development – Here are 8 ways to do it

From skills mapping and gap analysis to personalised learning paths and internal mobility, MuchSkills helps organisations foster professional growth and drive meaningful business outcomes.

These are the skills employers are looking for now… right up till 2030

AI and big data, networks and cybersecurity and technological literacy are the top 3 fastest-growing skills, according to the WEF’s Future of Jobs 2025 report.

Understanding the CSRD: A comprehensive guide

Explore the key requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and how MuchSkills can support your journey.

Skill Gap Analysis 101: From identifying skill shortages to planning interventions

A skill gap assessment is an organisation’s greatest tool to winning the war on talent. Here’s how to go about it

What is talent mapping and how does it drive strategic workforce planning?

Talent mapping shifts the focus from jobs to skills, which contributes to creating an agile workforce that is resilient in the face of change.

How HR can use competency mapping for performance management, L&D, and more

Follow this step-by-step guide to implement competency mapping for performance management, from defining objectives to conducting competency-based reviews and developing targeted training programs.

How tech is transforming strategic workforce planning

Technology is spearheading a paradigm shift in the way organisations manage and deploy their talent

Internal mobility: What is it and why do you need it for employees to thrive?

Embracing internal mobility helps organisations retain top talent, cut recruitment costs, and boost productivity and engagement

AI is reshaping our approach to skills data, yet organisations must navigate its challenges with caution

While the integration of AI in HR processes holds promise, it is also crucial to acknowledge the risks so that organisations can proactively manage them

How to build a skills-based organisation in 5 steps

By prioritising skills over traditional qualifications, organisations empower their teams to adeptly navigate challenges, contribute meaningfully, and fuel continuous growth.

Diversity – The key to a skilled, data-driven organisation

After data-driven leadership and strategic workforce planning, DE&I is the next crucial element for surviving and succeeding in a changing world

How data-driven leadership boosts strategic workforce planning

Workplaces that use data smartly are prepared for any future change or disruption

Internal talent marketplace: How to empower employees and drive business success

All data-driven, skills-first organisations need a great talent marketplace

Skills Inventory: 4 Reasons Why You Need One

A skills inventory is more than just a list of skills and competencies. It is a must-have for effective workforce management during a bruising talent crunch.

Why autonomous teams are so important in the workplace today

Autonomy in the workplace improves productivity, creativity, and engagement while micromanagement is a deal breaker.

Skills matrix: How software-enabled data visualisation has transformed this humble tool

Capturing skills data is just half the job done. Data visualisation is what helps organisations make sense of it. A software-based skills matrix does both!

Why Soft Skills Should Be Your Top Priority Now

As technology transforms workplaces, the skills that make us human will be irreplaceable.

How efficient skills management can help organisations reduce employee turnover

Efficient skills management increases employee loyalty and reduces turnover and L&D plays an important part in this

Skills management: What is it, and why do you need it?

Hint: It’s the secret to the success of an organisation

How your organisation can benefit from creating a modern skills matrix

A software-based skills matrix helps organisations identify and close skills gaps, helping them stay competitive for a long time.

What is a skills matrix and how do you create one?

A skills matrix is a visual tool that maps the required and current skills and competencies – and their levels – for a team, department or organisation.

What is competency mapping and how can organisations implement it?

Skills and competencies are the future of work. Competency mapping holds the key to making the most of them.

Six simple steps to ensure skills or competence compliance for three key ISO standards

It’s easy to fulfill the requirements of the ‘Competence’ clause of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018

It’s 2025! Are you still using the traditional skills matrix? It's time for an upgrade

There is better ways to map skills than Excel, manual lists and skills matrix software from 1984

Skills gap: Why organisations should build a culture of learning and development

It’s the best way to future-proof your organisation

Why organisations should adopt skills-based hiring

This approach will help you fill key roles from a wider talent pool among other things

Organisations must prioritise employees to thrive in the post-Covid world

Employees are burnt out and employers are disconnected from ground reality, according to recent reports. What is the way forward?

Organisations will thrive if they allow employees to choose, says report

Employees who are given the freedom to apply their interests and passions to organisational needs will be more motivated and engaged, says the 2021 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report.

3 reasons why soft skills are the skills of the future

As automation replaces humans in many jobs, the skills in demand will be those that technology cannot replace

These are the skills employers are looking for now…right up till 2025

Critical thinking and analysis, complex problem-solving and self-management skills are the skills of the jobs of the future, says a new report.

What do we mean by ‘Job Focus’?

MuchSkills asks its users to list their job focus instead of job title for a reason.

HR experts believe Covid-19 may change the future of work – for the better

In this blog, we list three articles on the future of work that we thought had interesting insights.

The most popular software & technical tools users picked on MuchSkills (2024 Update)

With data collected over almost five years, the most used softwares trend has grown. Figma still on top, Microsoft Excel up there as a preferred tool to help people succeed at their job.

The top hard and soft skills on MuchSkills (2024 Update)

With nearly 4 years of data collected, our users have identified the hottest skills to keep an eye on such as Product Management, Design Thinking, Analytics, UX Design and lots more.

The beauty of data visualisation

Visualised data helps us to detect patterns and trends, allowing us to make informed decisions.

Covid-19 innovations, inventions and behaviour changes that are likely to stay

History has shown us that global shocks usually trigger changes that tend to become an integral part of the post-shock world.

Welcome to MuchSkills

"At the core of it all, everyone just wants to do their best job". This is precisely what inspired us to start MuchSkills. We are now live and look forward to learning and growing with you.

How you can use MuchSkills to form winning teams for hackathons

The app can help hackathon participants find people with the skills they need within minutes.

Three workplace trends that the Coronavirus crisis is likely to accelerate

Businesses will continue to see an increase in remote working and skills-based hiring as corporate leaders guide their companies through the Covid-19 storm.

Coronavirus: The complete guide to working efficiently from home

The Coronavirus outbreak has entered its third year and many people are still working from home. Here’s a refresher about how to do it right.

Flexibility, diversity and continuous feedback: How millennials are changing the workplace

As millennials enter managerial positions, they are fashioning organisations in their image.

LinkedIn study says ‘people analytics’ is one of 2020’s top workplace trends

55% of companies say they need help with basic people analytics, found the study.

The Future of Work: Is your business ready for the reskilling revolution?

Skills data will be key to the success of global efforts to insulate workers from technology-driven changes at the workplace.

Are employees whose skills match the work they do more productive and engaged?

While developing a skill set visualization tool, we did a lot of research, and here is what it says

Say goodbye to the skills matrix, a better way to visualise people’s skills is here

Visualised data can tell better stories about individuals, teams and organisations than plain numbers or text. Use MuchSkills to get a clearer picture of the skills and skill sets available to you.

How MuchSkills was born - The visualised skill set

After working for multiple consultancies I realised there was a problem. People weren't always aware of each others skills and skill sets. I decided to create a solution.

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