Is the Skills Gap a Myth?

Is the Skills Gap a Myth?

While not everyone agrees on whether a skills gap actually exists, one thing is clear: the skills gap question is trending. Is it a myth or reality? A quick scan of Google and LinkedIn garners these headlines: “U.S. job openings hit a record high.” “Nearly half of...
Creating a Competency Framework in 5 Easy Steps

Creating a Competency Framework in 5 Easy Steps

What is a competency framework? What are the benefits? How do I get started creating one? Here are the answers to all your questions. Better management, employee retention, a more efficient workforce and even improvement on your company’s bottom line—what’s not to...
Business Continuity: How Can Competency Management Help Now?

Business Continuity: How Can Competency Management Help Now?

Tom Grobicki, Avilar CEO, has long been a proponent of using competency management programs for business continuity purposes. We had a chance to sit down with Tom for his perspective, lessons learned from previous business continuity challenges and practical tips for...