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In today’s fast-moving business world, agility, digital transformation, and upskilling are critical to staying competitive. Yet many organizations remain tied to outdated workforce models.  

How can businesses create workforces ready for future challenges?

To answer this question, Guidant Global have partnered with Raconteur in a survey of more than 300 HR, procurement and IT professionals. The research provides insight into the top workforce challenges organizations are facing now and in the next 18 months.  

Key insights include: 

• 81% have increased their use of specialized contractors in the past year 

• 75% plan to blend internal teams with freelancers and external providers 

• Skills-based hiring and modular workforce solutions are gaining momentum 

• 90% of respondents are struggling to hire digital and IT roles 

• Digital and AI integration is a key workforce enabler but comes with challenges: 
  • 60% cite technology implementation as a significant barrier.
  • 45% are concerned about data security and compliance when using external partners 

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