The Best Way to Drive Innovation and Business Growth? Upskill Your Workforce

Over the course of the past year, we have witnessed the very nature of work changing. Covid-19 exerted huge pressure on businesses in terms of cost and productivity and necessitated a large-scale move to online operations and remote work, which was a steep learning curve for many.

While remote work was on the rise even before the pandemic, it has become clear that it is here to stay. In addition, artificial intelligence and robotics are booming. Coupled together, these two trends result in an ever-increasing gap in the skillsets of today’s workforce. This is where upskilling comes in.

What is upskilling?

Upskilling is teaching employees new skills needed today and in the near future. With tech-skilled workers in increasingly short supply, businesses must train their existing employees in the necessary competencies to meet the changing demands of their jobs.

Why do we need to upskill?

Adaptability is key to business survival. While continued learning and development have always been essential for businesses to grow and thrive, having a workforce of right-skilled people could very well mean the difference between success and failure as companies navigate the impact of Covid-19.

Where do we start?

Training employees doesn’t require a big budget and can be done from anywhere. Perform a Skills Gap Analysis and work with employees to create their career development plan. Giving your employees the resources to achieve their goals will benefit you both.

Investing in upskilling employees pays dividends; from boosting morale to improving your bottom line. To future-proof your business, upskill your workforce.

If you need help identifying skills gaps in your workforce or developing and implementing an upskilling plan, call us today on 877-923-0054 or alternatively email jackie@sevenstarhr.com.