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@article{166527,
        author = {YUSUF DANZARIA and Prof. Abdullahi S. Araga and Dr. Nnenna N. Chukwuma},
        title = {SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING: IMPLICATION FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. SEMINAR PAPER},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2644-2657},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=166527},
        abstract = {This paper is  aiming to explore the level of skill development as well as  lifelong learning  from employees’ after they reached the labor market and their impact in human capital. To stay competitive and survive in job market it is suggested to acquire higher and broader skills and competencies. To achieve this, it is necessary to use the major variables in skill development include training, education, experience, and exposure. Lifelong learning include continuous process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, and competencies throughout one's life and Human resource management (HRM) include strategic management of an organization's workforce that  involves recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and career development. The interrelationship between skill development and lifelong learning and its implication on human resource management is significant. The initial search was conducted using keywords such as "skill development," "lifelong learning," and "human resource management" on various academic databases such as JSTOR, Pro Quest, and Google Scholar. The PSM was used to study the relevancies of 150 articles related to the topic, and 50 articles were selected for further reading. The Pyramid Scheme Method (PSM) was used to analyze 75 articles on skill development and lifelong learning: implication on human resource management. Key themes identified included the importance of training and development programs, the role of technology in facilitating lifelong learning, and the need for organizations to create a culture of continuous learning. Content analysis revealed that there are several key factors that contribute to effective skill development in the workplace, such as leadership support, employee engagement, and a focus on continuous improvement. 
This paper aims to enhance an individual's employability by acquiring new skills and knowledge, improving job prospects, and increasing their chances of promotion. It explores the impact of training and lifelong learning on human resource management, highlighting the shift towards skills development and lifelong learning due to technological advancements, globalization, and changing workforce demographics. Companies are now focusing on providing continuous learning opportunities, such as online courses, to future-proof their workforce.
},
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        month = {August},
        }