What is meant by Skills?
"Skills" refer to the abilities, knowledge, competencies, and qualifications of a person that they possess for a particular task, activity, or position. These skills can be both job-specific and more general in nature, encompassing technical skills, soft skills, foreign language proficiency, certifications, and other relevant qualifications.
Typical functions of software in the "Skills" area include:
- Skills Management: Capturing and managing skills databases containing the skills and qualifications of employees or applicants.
- Skill Assessment: Evaluating and assessing the skills of employees or applicants by supervisors or HR personnel.
- Skill Tracking: Tracking the progress and development of skills over time.
- Skill Matching: Matching the skills and qualifications of employees or applicants with the requirements of tasks, projects, or open positions.
- Skill Analytics: Generating analyses and reports on the skill landscape within a company or team.
- Skill Development: Identifying development needs and providing resources or training to improve skills.
- Skill Assignment: Assigning tasks, projects, or roles based on the skills and qualifications of employees.
- Skill Certification: Tracking and managing certifications and qualifications of employees.
- Integration with Other HR Systems: Integrating skills data with other HR systems such as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Talent Management platforms.
- Data Privacy and Security: Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and policies for sensitive skill data.