{"id":76509,"date":"2026-07-29T10:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T08:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/?p=76509"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T08:39:43","slug":"what-is-the-organisational-skills-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/what-is-the-organisational-skills-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the organisational skills gap and how can businesses close it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--standard entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--standard\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/category\/people-leadership\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">People &amp; Leadership<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the organisational skills gap and how can businesses close it?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover how to identify and close the organisational skills gap. Learn practical strategies for workforce planning, skills development, internal mobility, and skills-based hiring.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-29T10:39:40+02:00\">July 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"What is the organisational skills gap and how can businesses close it?\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/what-is-the-organisational-skills-gap\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/author\/charliebraithwaite\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Charlie-Braithwaite-Profile-Image-600x600-1-350x350.png\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Charlie Braithwaite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Charlie-Braithwaite-Profile-Image-600x600-1-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Charlie-Braithwaite-Profile-Image-600x600-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Charlie Braithwaite<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sage-container is-constrained\"><div class=\"sage-container__inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The organisational skills gap is a business capability issue: <\/strong>It is the difference between the skills your organisation needs and the skills currently available in your workforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills gaps are increasing: <\/strong>55% of HR leaders say skills gaps have increased in their organisation over the past 2 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring alone will not solve the problem:<\/strong> 66% of HR leaders say they already struggle to attract and retain talent with critical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills-first organisations are responding differently: <\/strong>61% now recruit based on skills and capabilities, not just job titles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A practical skills plan starts with visibility:<\/strong> Businesses need to understand the skills they have, the skills they need, and where the biggest gaps are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many businesses are struggling to find people with the skills they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in some cases, the gap between the skills available and the skills required is continuing to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"#gate-6f8fe0df-9f35-4703-b531-fe28d2623634\">HR and Payroll Leaders\u2019 Report<\/a>, which surveyed 1,000 HR and people professionals across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa, 69% are concerned about workforce skills gaps, while 66% have difficulty attracting and retaining talent with critical skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South African HR leaders are especially concerned about workforce skills gaps, while 63% have difficulty attracting and retaining talent with critical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not just a recruitment problem. It is an organisational capability challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skills gap affects how well a business can grow, adapt, and compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When teams do not have the right capabilities, it becomes harder to adopt new technology, improve productivity, deliver strategic projects, and respond to changing customer or market needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that businesses do not have to rely on recruitment alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, you\u2019ll learn what the organisational skills gap is, why it is growing, why hiring alone will not solve it, and how to take a more practical, skills-first approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-the-organisational-skills-gap\" data-level=\"2\">What is the organisational skills gap?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-is-the-skills-gap-growing\" data-level=\"2\">Why is the skills gap growing?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-hiring-alone-will-not-solve-the-skills-gap\" data-level=\"2\">Why hiring alone will not solve the skills gap<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-skills-first-organisation\" data-level=\"2\">What is a skills-first organisation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-can-businesses-close-the-organisational-skills-gap\" data-level=\"2\">How can businesses close the organisational skills gap?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-your-skills-triage-plan\" data-level=\"2\">Your skills triage plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-technology-can-help-close-the-skills-gap\" data-level=\"2\">How technology can help close the skills gap<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts\" data-level=\"2\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions-on-the-organisational-skills-gap\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions on the organisational skills gap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-organisational-skills-gap\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the organisational skills gap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisational skills gap is the difference between the skills a business needs to operate and grow, and the skills currently available within its workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can include technical skills, such as data analysis, digital systems, payroll technology, or Artificial Intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can also include people and leadership skills, such as communication, coaching, adaptability, or strategic thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A skills gap can show up in several ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you may have roles that are difficult to fill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;You may have teams struggling to use new systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have managers who need more support to lead people through change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or you may have business plans that depend on skills your workforce does not yet have at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skills a business needs today are not necessarily the skills it will need in 2 or 3 years\u2019 time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the skills gap is not a one-off hiring challenge. It is something organisations need to monitor, manage, and plan for continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Infographic: Closing the skills gap<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Planning how to close skills gaps across your organisation? Download this infographic to help you identify the skills your business needs now and in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-bbf07dfd-045a-44ad-9b60-7ed0cd3a1ed5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Download the Closing the skills gap infographic<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/The-HR-Payroll-Leaders-Report-CTA-Image-1200x810.jpeg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"A woman looks to camera with the Sage glow line in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/The-HR-Payroll-Leaders-Report-CTA-Image-1200x810.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-is-the-skills-gap-growing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the skills gap growing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skills gap is growing because the pace of change inside organisations is increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses are adopting new technology, reshaping roles, and asking teams to work in more data-led and digitally enabled ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, many organisations are competing for similar skills in a limited talent market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report shows the scale of the challenge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>69%<\/strong> of HR leaders are concerned about workforce skills gaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>66%<\/strong> have difficulty attracting and retaining talent with critical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>55%<\/strong> say skills gaps have increased in their organisation over the past 2 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80%<\/strong> of South African HR leaders say knowledge of emerging technologies and AI applications is now more important than it was two years ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means the issue is not simply that a few roles are hard to recruit for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger challenge is that the skills organisations need are changing faster than many workforces can adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is a good example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As more businesses explore AI and automation, they need people who understand how to use these tools responsibly, interpret data, improve processes, and make better decisions. But those capabilities are not always easy to find or develop quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That creates a gap between business ambition and workforce readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, skills gaps can make it harder to adopt new technology, respond to change, and achieve business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South African organisations are also experiencing growing pressure to develop new capabilities around technology, AI, POPIA compliance, data protection and workforce planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research found that 82% of South African HR leaders believe data protection and POPIA compliance are more important than they were two years ago, while 79% say technological expertise is becoming increasingly important for HR success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-hiring-alone-will-not-solve-the-skills-gap\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why hiring alone will not solve the skills gap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruitment is still important. If your business needs capabilities it does not currently have, hiring may be part of the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But hiring alone cannot close the organisational skills gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If recruitment is your only response, you may find it difficult to keep pace with changing business needs. There are 3 reasons for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-critical-skills-can-be-hard-to-find\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Critical skills can be hard to find<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report shows that 66% of HR leaders struggle to attract and retain people with critical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This suggests that many organisations are competing for the same limited pool of talent. If those skills are scarce externally, recruitment becomes slower, more expensive, and less reliable as a long-term solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-roles-are-changing-faster-than-job-titles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Roles are changing faster than job titles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many traditional job titles do not fully reflect the skills people now need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a finance role may increasingly require data analysis skills. A line manager may need stronger coaching skills. An HR role may require confidence with AI, automation, and workforce analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If businesses only hire against fixed job titles, they may miss people with transferable skills who could develop into the capability they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-existing-employees-may-already-have-valuable-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Existing employees may already have valuable skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many organisations, useful skills already exist within the workforce but have not been formally identified or developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An employee may have strong analytical skills, but no formal route into a data-led role. A manager may be good at coaching, but need structure and support to develop that strength. A team member may already be experimenting with AI tools, but without wider training or governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why businesses need to look inside as well as outside the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closing the skills gap means building internal capability, not just buying skills from the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-a-skills-first-organisation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a skills-first organisation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A skills-first organisation hires, develops, and plans around capabilities rather than job titles alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This does not mean job titles become irrelevant. It means businesses look more closely at what people can do, what they could learn, and what skills the organisation will need next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report shows this shift is already happening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>61%<\/strong> now recruit based on skills and capabilities, not just job titles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>60%<\/strong> are upskilling or reskilling existing employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>60%<\/strong> are investing in strategic workforce planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>58%<\/strong> are regularly tracking and reporting skills gaps internally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>55%<\/strong> are using AI-powered personalised learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>55%<\/strong> have integrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/ai-in-hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI and analytics<\/a> to identify emerging skills needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach moves the business away from reactive hiring and towards proactive capability building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also gives HR a more strategic role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of only filling vacancies, HR can help the business understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>which skills already exist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>which skills are missing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>which skills will become more important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where training will have the biggest impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when recruitment is needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where internal mobility could help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes skills planning a business priority, not just an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/hr-management-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South African organisations are increasingly shifting towards skills-based hiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly one-third (31%) now recruit based on specific skills regardless of job title, while only 15% rely primarily on role titles or traditional job descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Infographic: Closing the skills gap<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Planning how to close skills gaps across your organisation? Download this infographic to help you identify the skills your business needs now and in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-bbf07dfd-045a-44ad-9b60-7ed0cd3a1ed5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Download the Closing the skills gap infographic<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/The-HR-Payroll-Leaders-Report-CTA-Image-1200x810.jpeg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"A woman looks to camera with the Sage glow line in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/The-HR-Payroll-Leaders-Report-CTA-Image-1200x810.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-can-businesses-close-the-organisational-skills-gap\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can businesses close the organisational skills gap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single way to close a skills gap. The right approach depends on your organisation\u2019s size, structure, goals, and current workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the starting point is the same: understand which skills you have, which skills you need, and where the gaps are most urgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful way to approach this is through a skills triage plan: what you can do now, what to build next, and what to develop later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-your-skills-triage-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your skills triage plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-now-build-visibility-of-current-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now: build visibility of current skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by understanding the skills already available in your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This does not need to be complicated. You can begin with a simple skills inventory that looks at current roles, responsibilities, training records, performance data, and manager feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim is to answer 3 questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What skills do we already have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where are the obvious gaps?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which gaps are affecting business performance now?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a business that identifies a shortage of AI skills within its finance team might discover that some employees already have strong analytical skills. With the right training, those employees may be able to support new AI-enabled finance processes without the business needing to recruit externally straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run a skills scan across priority teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use simple surveys to ask employees and managers where capability gaps exist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centralise training records so you can see who has completed which development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify roles or teams where skills gaps are creating immediate pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-next-create-structured-development-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next: create structured development plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you understand the gap, turn that insight into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means moving from general training to targeted development. Focus on the skills that matter most to business goals, then connect those skills to learning pathways, manager support, and performance conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create basic skills profiles for key roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link development goals to business priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use skills libraries or learning platforms to assign relevant training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give managers guidance on how to discuss skills development with their teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review progress regularly so learning does not become a one-off activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage is also where internal mobility becomes important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone already has related skills, it may be more effective to develop them into a future role than to start an external recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-later-move-into-workforce-planning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Later: move into workforce planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most mature approach is to use skills data to plan ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means looking beyond current gaps and asking what your organisation will need in 6, 12, or 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, workforce planning data may show that a specialist role has a high retirement risk over the next few years. Succession planning can help the organisation prepare before that expertise is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may also show that demand for digital, data, or AI skills is increasing across multiple departments. That allows the business to prioritise training before the gap becomes more difficult to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forecast future skills needs based on business plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify roles that may be exposed to skills shortages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use workforce data to spot capacity risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build internal talent pools for critical capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create succession plans for specialist or hard-to-fill roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the skills plan regularly as business needs change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Infographic: Closing the skills gap<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Planning how to close skills gaps across your organisation? Download this infographic to help you identify the skills your business needs now and in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-bbf07dfd-045a-44ad-9b60-7ed0cd3a1ed5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Download the Closing the skills gap infographic<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/The-HR-Payroll-Leaders-Report-CTA-Image-1200x810.jpeg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"A woman looks to camera with the Sage glow line in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/The-HR-Payroll-Leaders-Report-CTA-Image-1200x810.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-technology-can-help-close-the-skills-gap\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How technology can help close the skills gap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology will not close the skills gap on its own. But it can make the process easier to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right HR and people systems can help businesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keep training records in one place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>track skills across teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify development needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support performance conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assign relevant learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>monitor progress over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI and analytics can also support workforce planning by helping businesses spot patterns in skills, capacity, and development needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report shows that 55% of HR leaders are already using AI-powered personalised learning, while 55% have integrated AI and analytics to identify emerging skills needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That matters because skills planning depends on visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot see where your skills are, it is hard to know where to invest. If you cannot see where gaps are emerging, it is harder to prepare early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology gives HR and business leaders a clearer view of the workforce\u2014but people still need to make the decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is not to replace human judgement. It is to give managers and HR teams better information so they can make more confident decisions about hiring, training, and workforce planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skills your organisation needs are not always found through external recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many businesses, valuable capability already exists within the workforce but has not been formally identified, developed, or connected to future business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why closing the organisational skills gap starts with visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understand what skills you have. Identify what skills you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Then build a practical plan to close the gap through training, internal mobility, workforce planning, and targeted recruitment where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with one priority team or one critical skill area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the insights you gather to decide what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ready-to-go-deeper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to go deeper? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#gate-bbf07dfd-045a-44ad-9b60-7ed0cd3a1ed5\">Download the closing the skills gap infographic for a practical roadmap you can share with your team.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-on-the-organisational-skills-gap\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions on the organisational skills gap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785163078944\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is an organisational skills gap?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An organisational skills gap is the difference between the skills a business needs and the skills currently available within its workforce.<br><br>It can include technical skills, digital skills, leadership skills, communication skills, or role-specific capabilities.<br><br>A skills gap becomes a business issue when it affects performance, growth, productivity, or the organisation\u2019s ability to adapt.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785163126442\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What causes a skills gap?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Skills gaps are usually caused by a mix of factors.<br><br>These can include technology change, evolving job roles, limited training, difficulty hiring people with critical skills, and changing business priorities.<br><br>In the HR and Payroll Leaders\u2019 Report, 55% of HR leaders said skills gaps had increased in their organisation over the past 2 years.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785163141905\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why can\u2019t businesses simply hire their way out of a skills gap?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Hiring can help, but it is rarely enough on its own.<br><br>Many businesses are competing for the same critical skills, which can make recruitment slower and more difficult.<br><br>The report found that 66% of HR leaders have difficulty attracting and retaining people with critical skills.<br><br>That is why businesses also need to develop existing employees, improve internal mobility, and plan ahead for future skills needs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785163162191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a skills-first organisation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A skills-first organisation hires, develops, and plans around capabilities rather than job titles alone.<br><br>This means looking at what people can do, what they could learn, and where their skills could be used across the business.<br><br>The report found that 61% of HR leaders now recruit based on skills and capabilities, not just job titles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785163181330\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can businesses close the skills gap?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Businesses can close the skills gap by taking a structured approach.<br><br>Start by mapping the skills you already have. Then identify the skills most important to your business goals.<br><br>From there, prioritise training, reskilling, internal mobility, workforce planning, and targeted recruitment.<br><br>The right approach will vary depending on the size and needs of your organisation, but the most important first step is understanding which critical skills you already have and which are missing.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"more-topics alignfull has-grey-light-background-color wp-block-sage-post-topics\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"more-topics__title h2\">Browse more topics from this article<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-8\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"post-tags__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-za\/blog\/tag\/employee-benefits\/\" class=\"post-tags__link button 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