According to LinkedIn's 2021 Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees would stay with a company longer if their professional growth was supported. The firm values its employees' ability to grow and advance, and upskilling initiatives send this message to them, increasing employee loyalty and retention.
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Table of contents - Upskilling with AI:
- Introduction to upskilling with AI
- 1 - The importance of employee retention
- 2 - The many benefits of upskilling
- 3 - Implementing effective upskilling programs
- 4 - AI's influence in upskilling
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Upskilling in HR refers to the process of providing training and development opportunities to existing employees to acquire new skills and knowledge that are relevant to their current or future roles within the organization. These initiatives encompass both technical proficiencies, like mastering new software, and soft skills such as effective communication, leadership, and creative problem-solving.
These programs act as a strategic response to business needs, identifying skill gaps through HR assessments and designing training interventions that align with the company’s objectives. The tailored nature of effective upskilling, which can encompass a blend of formal training, workshops, online courses, mentorship, and hands-on learning, further enriches employees’ learning experiences.
AI can be effectively applied to reskilling and upskilling the workforce in almost half the time as compared to the traditional training method. It has the potential to identify skill-gaps in each employee and act towards bridging them. The main benefits include: traning employees faster, preparing the next gen workforce, tracking progress and adjusting accordingly, attracting and retaining top talent and more.../span>
Upskilling fosters a culture of perpetual learning within an organization, particularly vital in rapidly evolving industries where skill obsolescence is a risk.
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