Talent without borders needs opportunity without barriers.
Make skilling equitable everywhere you operate.
Why local gaps create global problems
- Decreased Productivity84%
In the UK, 84% of employers reported that skills shortages resulted in increased workload for other staff, leading to decreased productivity.1
- Innovation Barriers58%
In Canada, 58% of businesses using advanced technology report skills shortages, resulting in barriers to staying innovative and competitive.2
- Negative Business Outcomes70%
70% of US business leaders say their skills gaps are negatively impacting business performance.3
Consistency has a domino effect.
A consistent approach to skilling does more than close gaps—it sets the stage for stronger integration, agility, innovation, and growth.
Here’s how forward-thinking leaders are making it happen:
→ Integrated tools: A single solution that scales globally
→ Data clarity: Actionable insights across regions, not just anecdotes
→ Localized flexibility: Programs tailored to local skills needs without losing sight of the bigger picture
→ Best practices at scale: What works in one place can fuel success everywhere.
How Chipotle is expanding opportunity, globally.
Footnotes
Department for Education, Employer Skills Survey 2019, p11
Statistics Canada, Skill shortages among innovative businesses and businesses using advanced technology, modified 30 April 2024.
Springboard, Workforce Skills Gap Trends 2024: Survey Report