During the Investigative Factor and Potential Research the partnerships develops the methodological background and knowledge basis for the development of the Online Potential Scanner and the Strategy Workshop Concept. For these following project results it is crucial to establish a well-grounded, reliable, valid and relevant list of indicators to be able to identify the potentials of approaching the problem of shortage of skilled workforce on company level.

In October 2023, the partnership started working on developing a guideline methodology on which the empirical research was based. Then during the first half of 2024, 30 guided interviews were conducted across the partner countries Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. In late 2024, the investigation will be completed by a vast outreach to target group members during an online survey. In early 2025, the Investigative Research Report will be published in English.

ELEVATE Online Survey

Participate in the ELEVATE Online Survey to share your insights and contribute to the project's Research Report.