Solving for a Global Problem
Industry is demanding a workforce that can prove proficiency in very specific employability skills. That is why novae 360™ has come to the market - to be that trusted verification system capable of building competitive market-based portfolios.
Loss expected by 2030 due to the talent shortage and skills gap in the U.S. alone. (PWC)
$
6
trillion
L&D professionals who said that reskilling the current workforce to fill skills gaps is a priority now. (LinkedIn)
54
%
Organizations that are pursuing initiatives to address skills gaps amid a tightening labor market. (CompTIA)
69
%
Employers who report having trouble finding qualified talent due to skills gaps. (Monster)
67
%
Workers surveyed who believe their current skill set will become irrelevant by 2023. (Degreed)
36
%
Workers surveyed who feel supported by their organization's skill development opportunities. (MIT & Deloitte)
24
%
Current Market-Demanded Skills
According to Indeed.com’s Most Demanded Soft Skills in the Workplace 2020 Report
| Skills |
|---|
| Communication |
| Adaptability |
| Team player |
| Detail-oriented |
| Problem-solving |
| Work-ethic |
| Creativity |
| Time-management |
| Interpersonal |
| Leadership |
According to World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report: Top Skills 2025
| Skills |
|---|
| Analytical thinking and innovation |
| Active learning and learning strategies |
| Complex problem-solving |
| Critical thinking and analysis |
| Creativity, originality and initiative |
| Leadership and social influence |
| Technology use, monitoring and control |
| Technology design and programming |
| Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility |
| Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation |
Looking Closer at Market Demands
Adobe’s In-demand skills you need to get hired in 2022
| Skills |
|---|
| Data Science: Creativity, Time management, Proactivity, Project management, IT automation, Data analysis and statistics |
| Engineering: Strong, active communication, Adaptability, Creativity, Project management, Software development, Product management |
| User Experience: Adaptability, Compliance and self-discipline, Virtual presence etiquette, Writing, IT automation, AI |
| Workplace Diversity: Virtual presence etiquette (on virtual calls: Zoom, Teams, etc.), Conflict management, strong, active communication, Data analysis, AI, Video and audio production |
| Digital Content: Creativity, Proactivity, Time management, Project management, Graphic design, Data analysis and statistics |
| Business Development and Sales: Conflict management, Project management, Data analysis and statistics, Graphic design |
| Education: Strong, active communication, Creativity, Virtual presence etiquette, Data analysis and statistics, Project management, Graphic design |
| Mental Health: Creativity, Conflict management, Digital marketing, Sales, Project management |
| Professional Coaching: Strong, active communication, Conflict management, Project management, IT automation, AI |
McKinsey Research’s 56 foundational skills that will help citizens thrive in the future of work
| Cognitive Skills |
|---|
| Critical thinking: Structured problem solving, Logical reasoning, Understanding biases,Seeking relevant information |
| Planning & ways of working: Work-plan development Time management and prioritization |
| Communication: Storytelling and public speaking, Asking the right questions, Synthesizing messages, Active listening |
| Mental Flexibility: Creativity and imagination, Translating knowledge to different contexts, Adopting a different perspective, Adaptability, Ability to learn |
| Self-leadership Skills |
|---|
| Self-awareness and self-management: Understanding own emotions and triggers, Self-control and regulation, Understanding own strengths, Integrity, Self-motivation and wellness, Self-confidence |
| Entrepreneurship: Courage and risk-taking, Driving change and innovation, Energy, passion and optimism, Breaking orthodoxies |
| Goals Achievement: Ownership and decisiveness, Achievement orientation, Grit and persistence, Coping with uncertainty, Self-development |
| Interpersonal Skills |
|---|
| Mobilizing Systems: Role modeling, win-win negotiations, crafting an inspiring vision, organizational awareness |
| Developing relationships: Empathy, Inspiring trust, Humility, Sociability |
| Teamwork Effectiveness: Fostering inclusiveness, Motivating different personalities, Resolving conflicts, Collaboration, Coaching, Empowering |
| Digital Skills |
|---|
| Digital fluency and citizenship: Digital literacy, Digital learning, Digital collaboration, Digital ethics |
| Software use and development: Programming literacy, Data analysis and statistics, Computational and algorithmic thinking |
| Understanding digital systems: Data literacy, Smart systems, Cybersecurity literacy, Tech translation and enablement |
