Keeping up with the pace of change in the past meant hiring new talent. As explained by Security Magazine in 2019, “A key Gartner recommendation in more adequately managing data privacy regulations is the appointment of a data protection officer, while both GDPR regulations and digitalization bring with them a host of specialized talent needs impacting nearly every organizational function.”
Even at the time, however, Matt Shinkman, managing vice president and risk practice leader at Gartner, warned that ongoing disruptions would add complexity to talent needs. He couldn’t have known how COVID-19 would change the world just a year later. He advised that companies should shift from hiring externally to training the current workforce and applying risk mitigation strategies for critical talent shortages.
What new skills are needed during the pandemic, and what skills will be needed when it’s over? Forbes suggests that adaptability, tech-savviness and a commitment to continuous improvement will be most valued on a potential employee’s resume.