Bridging the Skills Gap: Using Learning Opportunities to Address Current and Future Talent Needs examines the current and future skills gaps organizations are facing, as described by 356 talent development professionals. The 2024 skills gap whitepaper marks the eighth iteration the Association for Talent Development (formerly the American Society for Training & Development) has published.

New this year is a section that focuses on the training needs of 522 working Americans, which provides insight into the thoughts of general employees in addition to TD professionals. Case studies, interviews, and examples from three organizations that have successfully addressed the skills gaps they face are also included. The whitepaper concludes with an action plan and resources for TD professionals.

Key findings:

• 74% of TD professionals said they had a current skills gap in their organization.

• 75% of TD professionals said they expected a future skills gap in their organization.

• 48% of TD professionals said managers, supervisors, and team leaders had a major skills gap in their organization.

• 58% of TD professionals were recruiting for key skills.