Article Review: A View To a Skill: The Myths and Realities of Canada’s Skills Gap Make the Problem Even Harder to Solve.

‘’A view to a skill’’ authored by Sorensen (2014), presents a detailed analysis of the issue of skills gap in the economic setting in Canada. This report offers an evaluation of the author’s strategy to address the skill gap issue and closes that the presentation of the issue was successful as it particularly targeted the primary decision-makers from the public as well as the public sectors. The effectiveness of the article lies in the fact that all the aspects surrounding the issue are clearly outlined, discussed and supported by research-based and authoritative arguments. Sorensen is a popular and well-established writer who mainly focus on issues that are related to finance and business. The author utilized his knowledge in building a thorough and a fully argued and supported research. The importance and effectiveness of the article are dependent on its general association with the subject of employment which is a primary motive for investors, learners, and the government.

Despite the fact that the article does not propose any feasible solution to the issue of skills gap it, however, highlights the need to ensure that organizations work under consistent update of information and details, the significance of offering frequent training and development initiatives to workers (Sorensen, 2014). In addition, the article highlight that the current learning system is rather associated with the negative outcome of skills gap as the programs are focused more on the acquisition of knowledge rather than the development of more practical and useful skills. It is this learning notion that has contributed to the highest rate of unemployment as graduates are focusing on the positions that suit their knowledge thus ignoring the need to generate a balance amid skills, familiarity, and knowledge (Sorensen, 2014).

The Sorensen (2014) asserts that while the current bosses criticize in regard to the shortage of skilled employees it is apparent that their general focus and investment in training has reduced. The issue lies in the concern that companies can no longer be able to hold the well trained and skilled workers based on the likelihood of shifting to other organizations. However, the capability to retain workers is determined by the environment that the bosses create. In that offering, training does not imply that the workers will not leave but it is a sign that the staffs will mainly be satisfied with their roles. This is a form of motivation that should be consistent within the organization (Sorensen, 2014). The article additionally notes on the significance of holding relevant information in regard to the necessary competencies and salary data and emphasis that the government should also play part in support the statistical agencies. Sorensen (2014) proposed to solution to the increasing issue of skill gap which are the learning institutions focusing mainly on practical skills and offering training initiatives to workers by the bosses.

In conclusion, the article is highly significant because it has a direct connection to the issue of employment necessities. Government and all the supportive agencies should combine forces and support the general development and reduction of the skill gap. This is by offering relevant and updated information in regard to the needed competencies. Also, organizations should focus on training while the learning institutions should seek to provide practical and job associated skills rather than just theoretical ones.

 

 

 

 

Reference

Sorensen, C. (2014). A view to a skill: the myths and realities of Canada’s skills gap make the problem even harder to solve. Maclean’s 127(39) pp. 40-42.