Skill
Overview
Skill – Business Overview
Skill is a foundational document in Dafater used to define and manage the specific abilities, competencies, or expertise that people may possess within the organization. It creates a standardized list of skills that can be consistently used across HR and people-related processes.
What Skill Is Used For in Business Operations
Skill is used to clearly identify and classify the capabilities required and available in your workforce. By maintaining a shared list of skills, the business can:
- Describe employee capabilities in a consistent way
- Match people to roles, projects, or responsibilities
- Support workforce planning and capability development
- Enable structured evaluations, training, and growth discussions
In simple terms, Skill answers the question: “What can our people do?”
Prerequisites or Setup Requirements
Before using Skill effectively, the organization should:
- Agree on a common vocabulary for skills relevant to the business
- Identify core, technical, functional, and soft skills that matter to roles
- Decide how skills will be used (for hiring, development, project assignment, or evaluations)
This ensures skills are meaningful, consistent, and aligned with business goals.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
Define Skills
HR or management creates Skill records to represent abilities important to the organization.Use Skills Across People Processes
Skills are then referenced when describing employee profiles, roles, or expectations.Analyze and Act
Management reviews skills to understand strengths, gaps, and development needs across teams.
Skill fits naturally into broader people management activities such as workforce planning, performance discussions, and capability development.
Key Business Scenarios Where Skill Is Essential
Recruitment and Hiring
Clarifying required skills helps identify suitable candidates and set clear expectations.Employee Development
Skills highlight learning needs and support targeted training initiatives.Project and Task Allocation
Managers can assign work based on the skills required to deliver results.Succession and Workforce Planning
Understanding available skills helps prepare for future growth or role changes.
Important Considerations for Users
- Keep the skill list clear and relevant—avoid duplicates or vague descriptions.
- Review and update skills periodically as business needs evolve.
- Ensure skills reflect real business requirements, not just job titles.
- Use Skill consistently across teams to maintain reliable insights.
In summary, Skill is a simple but powerful building block in Dafater that helps organizations understand, develop, and leverage their people’s capabilities in a structured and business-focused way.
Basic Information
- Module: HR
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| skill_name | Skill Name | Data | - | Name of competency tracked in Dafater for workforce capability management. | |
| description | Description | Text | - | Brief explanation of the skill’s scope, relevance, and usage within Dafater. |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |