How to upskill your workforce during COVID-19

HR leaders have been challenged to rethink L&D strategies that support this new work reality

How to upskill your workforce during COVID-19

In times of turbulence, employees are seeking both answers and reassurance. Consequently, never before has online training served a more important purpose.

Indeed, in these times when workforces are distributed, HR leaders have been challenged to rethink learning and development strategies that support this new work reality.

According to recent research by Gartner, more than a third of HR leaders across the globe believe one of the biggest challenges this year is developing a learning culture to support new skill development.

In particular, online learning resources and continuing education to maintain business success and career development are especially important

It’s also interesting to note that up to 46% of current work activities in Australia could be automated by 2030, adding a potential extra $4 trillion to the economy over the next 15 years - if enough employees are upskilled for this opportunity.

However, research also indicates that only 14% of employees feel prepared through their organisation’s upskilling programme. Moreover, 86% feel that their training is lacking.

So what’s the answer to ensuring your workforce is upskilled appropriately? The key is to create a programme that ensures employees are productive, feel valued and can access resources they need to develop their professional skill set.

Register now for a free webinar from the experts at Degreed. Join chief learning officer, Kelly Palmer and VP, Australia and New Zealand, Louise Anderson as they discuss “future-ready” strategies for a successful L&D framework.

In this webinar you will learn:

  • How people at all levels need to reimagine work, jobs and careers
  • Creating productive environments and positive experiences to support workforce management
  • Retooling methods and thinking so your workforce stays agile
  • Using data analytics to identify skills to keep up with the competitive industry