Industry intelligence for people leaders

ISSUE NO. 39 · WEEK 40, 2026

HR Leadership Weekly

Industry intelligence for people leaders

Section archive

Tag: Skills Taxonomy

  • The Great Skills Taxonomy Build-Out: How Companies Are Mapping Their Workforce

    As organizations move from the promise to the practice of skills-based HR, a massive effort is underway to build, maintain, and operationalize enterprise skills taxonomies. This is not a one-time project but an ongoing data infrastructure challenge that requires continuous investment, cross-functional…

  • The November 2025 Skills Assessment Boom: How Companies Measured What Their Workforce Could Do

    By November 2025, the concept of the “skills-based organization” had moved from boardroom talking point to operational reality for many enterprises. The missing piece — comprehensive skills data — was being addressed through a wave of skills assessment initiatives launched across industries.…

  • November 2025 Skills-Based Organizations: Progress Report

    By November 2025, the skills-based organization (SBO) movement had moved from aspiration to implementation for many enterprises. The World Economic Forum reported that 74% of large enterprises had launched skills-based initiatives, up from 38% in 2023. But the data also revealed a…