A single typo in a date column can lead to a compliance gap.
Don't just look for "expired" or "valid." Use a tiered warning system: Valid for 90+ days. Amber: Expires within 30–60 days (Time to book training). Red: Expires within 30 days (Urgent action required). Black: Expired (Immediate suspension from specific tasks). Centralize the Truth multi skill expiry date check
Jobs are no longer siloed. A maintenance engineer doesn't just need to know how to fix a machine; they need "Lock Out, Tag Out" (LOTO) certification, confined space training, and perhaps a forklift license. Each of these has a different shelf life and a different governing body. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Liability A single typo in a date column can lead to a compliance gap
Many companies still rely on the "Spreadsheet of Doom." While Excel is powerful, it lacks the proactive features necessary for multi-skill management: Spreadsheets don't send push notifications. Red: Expires within 30 days (Urgent action required)