A few years ago, the World Economic Forum (WEF) reported that 50% of all workers would need to be retrained by 2025. With 2025 just a few months away, businesses around the country are preparing wide-scale reskilling and upskilling initiatives to ensure their teams can thrive in the modern work environment. Your business should be doing the same. 

This blog post explores key skills that your business should focus on for reskilling and upskilling in the new year. 

Digital Literacy and Tech Skills

Digital literacy will remain one of the most critical skill areas for reskilling and upskilling. If your organization has plans to adopt new tech in 2025, you need to make sure your team members are confident using those tools. If your employees are well-versed in the latest tech, they will be more receptive to new software and applications. In turn, your business will enjoy a better return on investment (ROI). 

Take steps to ensure that your digital literacy training is role-specific so you can minimize change resistance. You want to provide your employees with relevant education that will make it easier for them to carry out their responsibilities. 

Leadership and Management Skills

Strong leadership represents the backbone of your business. Upskilling employees in leadership roles not only enhances their ability to guide teams but also improves organizational performance. Ensure that your leadership team possesses emotional intelligence and is capable of making data-driven decisions. 

Leaders also need the ability to manage change. They should be able to empathize with employees who are experiencing change resistance while effectively conveying the reason for the changes. The best leaders can also think long-term and make informed decisions. 

Investing in leadership development programs can help your organization build a pipeline of strong leaders ready to navigate the challenges of 2025 and beyond.

 

Soft Skills for Effective Collaboration

It’s vital that you don’t overlook soft skills. These non-job-specific abilities are more important than ever in the tech-forward work environment. Skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving will be crucial in fostering strong working relationships and maintaining productivity across dispersed teams.

Keep in mind that each person has unique proficiencies and deficiencies. Gauge team member’s existing capabilities so you can determine what their strengths and weaknesses are. Personalized soft skills training will be more impactful than blanket programs that don’t address each person’s unique needs. 

Sustainability and Green Skills

If sustainability is one of your core business priorities, you need to incorporate this value into your upskilling and reskilling program. Educate team members on skills that will help the business meet regulatory requirements and reduce its environmental impact. Cover everything from reducing waste production through digitization to conveying the company’s Earth-friendly stance through marketing campaigns. 

By integrating sustainability into your reskilling strategy, your business can not only enhance its reputation but also contribute to global efforts toward a more sustainable future. 

Partner With AssetHR for Your Reskilling Strategy

While this list of skills can serve as a good baseline for your reskilling and upskilling initiative, it’s important to tailor your strategy to align with the unique needs of your business. AssetHR and our HR consulting team can help you build a dynamic reskilling strategy that prepares your business to overcome its greatest challenges in 2025. Contact our team to schedule a consultation.

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