Reskilling Programs

Training initiatives designed to help employees acquire new skills required for different or evolving job roles within the organization.
HR teams invest in reskilling to future-proof the workforce, address technological disruptions, and support career transitions. These programs enhance employee adaptability and business competitiveness.

What is an example of reskilling?

An example of reskilling is training a cashier to become a digital marketing specialist. This involves developing a completely new set of skills — SEO, social media, email marketing — instead of just adding additional skills related to their current role.

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What is the difference between upskilling and reskilling?

Upskilling means building upon and strengthening the skills you already have in your current role (like a graphic designer learning video-editing), while reskilling involves training for a completely different role or set of responsibilities (like a warehouse worker learning coding).

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How do you reskill an employee?

• Identify the new skills or role you want them to learn
• Provide appropriate training (courses, workshops, mentoring)
• Pair them with a colleague or expert for on-the-job training
• Set clear goals and timelines for their progress
• Monitor their progress, provide constructive feedback, and celebrate their milestones
• Support their transition into their new role once they’re ready