Hunet: In the AI Era, 'Skills' Are the Key to Competitiveness Over Job Roles

Publication of L&D Analysis Report: "Skill Ontology"

Hunet announced on April 16 that it has published a report titled 'The Engine of L&D in the AI Era, Skill Ontology,' analyzing talent development strategies for the artificial intelligence (AI) era.

This report examines how, amid the rapid restructuring of work due to the proliferation of generative AI, corporate talent management standards are shifting from a job-centric approach to a skill-centric one. In particular, it diagnoses that in the AI era, the skills possessed by individuals are emerging as the key factor determining work competitiveness.

Accordingly, the company explained that the criteria for talent development in enterprises are also changing from 'what position an employee holds' to 'what skills they possess and what they lack.'

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'Skill' refers to the ability and proficiency required to perform specific work, encompassing not only specialized technical abilities such as programming and foreign languages (hard skills) but also soft skills like communication and problem-solving. 'Skill ontology' is not merely a list of skills, but rather a kind of 'skill data map' that organically connects and analyzes learning, work, and skill data.

The report consists of five chapters: ▲The paradigm shift in L&D (from the era of jobs to the era of skills), ▲Concept of skill ontology, ▲How skill ontology is transforming L&D, ▲Global cases of skill ontology × AI implementation, and ▲Execution strategies for transitioning to a skill-centric approach.

The report also includes skill-based talent development cases from global companies such as DHL, Coca-Cola, and HSBC. These companies are found to integrate education, projects, and careers around core skills, and operate customized learning and talent placement based on employees’ skill data.

Kim Joosu, Head of L&D Research Institute at Hunet, said, "The integration of skills and AI will drive changes across corporate HR and training systems in the future," adding, "Hunet plans to continuously advance a skill-centric learning environment based on skill ontology."

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