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A recent survey revealed that almost half of the employees in the United Kingdom have skills and jobs that are mismatched.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), an organization for human resource management, conducted the research. The survey aims to determine the current skills of the United Kingdom’s workforce and know how these abilities are being used at work.
Based on the survey involving 3,700 employees, 49% have jobs that do not match their qualifications. Twelve percent of these employees felt they lacked the necessary skills for their job. On the contrary, 37% thought they were overqualified for their current position at work.
According to the CIPD, the mismatch between the employees’ jobs and skills stems from the current economic situation in the country. Apparently, many of the current jobs available require minimum skills and knowledge. However, most workers have more than enough qualifications. Hence, many workers are forced to stay in low-skilled jobs.
Furthermore, the survey established that jobs and skills mismatch is linked to employee dissatisfaction. Workers feel that they do not get enough challenges, compensation, and growth opportunities. As a result, the productivity of companies declines.
The results of this research support the findings of a study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In 2017, the OECD found that 40% of UK employees are in jobs or industries that they did not train for.
To address the issue surrounding jobs and skills mismatch, both organizations proposed a solution. The CIPD and the OECD recommended that companies take more active roles in developing their employees’ skills through training and changes in tasks.