Capability Drift Index CDX

The appose Capability Drift Index (CDX) measures how fast the capabilities an industry demands on the labour market are changing. It is based on three years of measured market demand and three years of projection.

What the value means

1. Static

Barely any movement. Watching is enough.

2. Calm

Little change. A good moment to build a head start at low cost.

3. Moving

A noticeable shift. Plan now and you are still the one doing the planning.

4. Dynamic

Faster than conventional qualification cycles. Acting is a question of timing.

4. In Upheavel

Job architecture and capability models are open to question.

CDX Metholodgy

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Reports

CDX Report

Energy industry

Energy sector, 2026. Three of the six role families sit at CDX level 4 or higher by 2029, today only one does. Market-process roles are already at level 5. Between 2022 and 2024, 17 of their 30 most important requirements changed while the job titles stayed the same. After 24 months, a role profile still matches 64 percent.E

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CDX Report

Pharma & Biotech

Pharma and biotech, 2026. Clinical development sits at CDX level 5, with 15 of its 30 most requested requirements replaced within two years while the job titles stayed the same. Trial management systems and data work are now at the core of these profiles. Six in ten clinical postings come from contract research organisations.

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