Part of the talent crunch for employers is driven by difficulty finding workers with the right skills to meet shifting business demands — but which skills are missing from the workforce?

Perhaps as expected, many of those missing skills are related to tech and analysis, including skills around artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data management. But leadership skills also are in high demand, especially as employers prioritize retention and culture amid an evolving job market.

HR plays a key role in managing skill gaps, various reports have shown, often through building training opportunities. But without proper investment in support, L&D may easily fall to the wayside.

The stories below discuss both the skills gap and how HR can work to solve it.