Are 'skill assessments' a precursor to something else?

Lately, it feels like there's been a big push for everyone to update their skill profiles and participate in these 'skill assessments.' On the surface, it's framed as professional development and ensuring we have the right talent for future projects. But honestly, it feels a bit like a talent inventory. It makes me wonder if they're trying to identify redundancies or specific skill sets they might be looking to shed or perhaps reassign. Has anyone else been going through this? It's making me a bit uneasy, especially with the general atmosphere of 'efficiency' we've been hearing about.