skills erosion
[/skɪlz ɪˈroʊʒən/]
noun
deterioração de habilidades
1. The gradual loss or decline of professional competencies and abilities due to lack of use, outdated training, or prolonged absence from work
After a five-year career break, she experienced significant skills erosion and had to take refresher courses.
Após cinco anos fora do mercado de trabalho, ela enfrentou uma deterioração significativa de habilidades e precisou fazer cursos de atualização.
2. The diminishment of workforce capabilities within an organization due to staff turnover, inadequate training programs, or technological obsolescence
The company faced skills erosion when experienced engineers retired without proper knowledge transfer to younger staff.
A empresa enfrentou deterioração de habilidades quando engenheiros experientes se aposentaram sem transferência adequada de conhecimento para equipes mais jovens.
This term is increasingly prevalent in HR and corporate discussions in both Brazil and the USA due to rapid technological change and the gig economy. In Brazil, organizations are becoming more concerned with skills erosion as remote work and career transitions become more common. The concept emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and professional development in modern workplaces.
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