102 articles published by this author
Skills & competences – but what’s the difference?
Virtually every job description or job vacancy ad has them – a list of skills and competences the...
23.04.2019 | 7 min read
Skill pool management – why diplomas are so passé!
It’s not all that long ago that most companies’ jobs and job descriptions were etched in stone. Each...
09.04.2019 | 7 min read
What are competences? Explanations & examples!
Virtually every job ad or job description, nowadays, lists a whole bunch of ‘competences’ that the ideal candidate...
11.12.2018 | 3 min read
What are skills? Explanations & examples
Virtually every job ad or job description, nowadays, lists a whole bunch of ‘competences’ that the ideal candidate...
20.11.2018 | 2 min read
Everything you need to know about skills matrices
Skills matrices are great for keeping track of your staff’s core competences, skills, qualifications, and certification across your...
18.10.2018 | 11 min read
10 ways to prevent industrial accidents
An industrial accident often has far-reaching consequences, not only for the injured employee, but also for his/her employer....
11.07.2018 | 5 min read
Five Basic, Yet Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself before Implementing Skills Matrices
Google ‘skill matrix’ or ‘skills matrix’ and you’ll be amazed at just how much information is available on...
14.03.2018 | 3 min read
The Skills Gap – Is Europe Next in Line?
Reading the first part of this blog, you’ll soon discover that the ‘skills gap’ can be a complex...
14.11.2017 | 3 min read
Why Skills Matrices Are Driving HR Managers Crazy!
I was recently speaking to an HR manager about her challenges mapping and managing skills real-time at the...
05.09.2017 | 3 min read