What 'upskilling' means for the future of work

Do you know what upskilling is? Read below for info on how it can impact you and your organization.

From the BBC: "Upskilling is, according to experts, one of the most urgent challenges the workforce faces.

Learning new skills to remain competitive is touted as the most important way workers can future-proof themselves against workforce disruptions, such as automation; surveys show nearly 40% of workers fear their job will become obsolete in the next five years. The World Economic Forum also says upskilling is crucial to post-Covid economic recovery; it could boost global GDP by over $6 trillion and create 5.3 million new jobs by 2030."