With constant advances in technology and business practices, employee capability development has become more important than ever.
Organisations must choose whether to reskill or upskill their workforce in order to stay competitive and future-ready, as new technological innovations impact businesses and job roles.
Upskilling is the process of improving an employee’s current skills to enable them to perform better in their present role. It’s a strategy to maintain workers’ productivity and engagement, and to meet the changing needs of their jobs. This could mean teaching a customer support representative how to use new CRM software or educating a marketing professional in data analytics.
On the other hand, reskilling means training workers for completely different roles, often because their current roles are becoming outdated. For example, an administrative assistant may need to transition into a project coordinator position, or a factory worker may require retraining to operate automated systems. This strategy is particularly helpful when companies implement new technology, undergo structural changes, or experience a lack of talent in developing fields.
The goals, future plans, and talent landscape of your organisation all influence the choice between reskilling and upskilling. Companies can perform a skills gap analysis to find missing capabilities and see whether they fit into current roles or require a shift to new ones. Organisations also need to align employees’ career goals with business needs.
A successful organisation promotes a culture of continuous learning, where reskilling and upskilling are both embraced as tools for sustainable development.
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With over 20 years of experience, Learnnovators has earned its reputation as a preferred elearning vendor for leading enterprises around the world. We specialize in developing learner-centric and scalable custom elearning solutions that enhance employee performance, boost engagement, and align seamlessly with your strategic business goals. Whether you’re seeking to drive corporate training outcomes, or accelerate business growth, our innovative elearning solutions are crafted to maximize your return on investment and ensure sustainable success.
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