Is your team ready for the skills demands of 2026?
If your answer is, “Yes, but where do I even start?” — this webinar is for you.
Upskilling isn’t a nice-to-have anymore. The pace of change is relentless. There’s an increase in new technology (hello, AI) as well as an increased need for human “soft” skills. It’s a perfect storm to create talent gaps that are widening by the minute.
But you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this session, experts talk about the importance of upskilling—plus they’ll break down how to build a skilled, resilient workforce, make a business case that lands, and launch fast using Absorb LMS’s content library (aka your shortcut to scalable training without panic).
Why upskilling matters
Don’t underestimate what a strategic upskilling program can do for your organization. Closing skills gaps doesn’t just boost morale — it drives innovation, revenue, and long-term resilience. With emerging tech reshaping jobs and shaking up productivity, upskilling is your best defense (and offense). Let’s talk numbers:
- 87% of companies report skills gaps [Source: Keevee / McKinsey]
- 50% of employees need upskilling this year [Source: World Economic Forum]
- $4,700 — the average cost per hire [Source: SHRM via Engagedly]
Who should watch this upskilling webinar
This session is for:
- HR leaders who want to upskill employees without starting from nothing
- L&D pros building programs that stick, impacting behavior and culture
- Training coordinators who needed leadership buy-in yesterday
- Anyone who’s ever asked ChatGPT “How do I upskill my workforce?” and ended up buried in PDFs
Key takeaways: What you’ll walk away with
Socioeconomic forces + technology advancements = the need for an upskilling strategy
- The real reasons why upskilling isn’t optional anymore and how it’s a strategic must-have that can minimize tech disruptions and talent gaps
- The secret to building a learning culture that shifts your organization towards continuous learning; one that constantly engages, reshapes, and levels up your workforce
- Steps to create a CFO-approved business case formula that makes your leadership team say “yes!” to your upskilling plans
- Quick-start, practical strategies for busy teams: Launch effective and impactful upskilling programs — even if you’re short on time and budget (or patience...)
- Your shortcut to success: A peek into Absorb’s ready-made content library for painless implementation
- A clear roadmap to close skills gaps fast, boost retention, and drive measurable business impact
Upskilling, step-by-step: Start with urgency, end with impact
Upskilling. Reskilling. Skilling. Development. Lots of words for making sure your organization has the right skills to succeed. It can be daunting. But we’ll walk you through:
- Define scope and purpose. Start with what matters most to your business. Tech fluency? AI literacy? Leadership? Pick your lane.
- Build internal partnerships and governance. Get HR, L&D, and leadership on the same page. No more siloed efforts or mixed signals.
- Shift toward a skills-focused culture. Upskilling isn’t a one-and-done. It’s a mindset shift. We’ll show you how to spark it.
- Set up skills architecture. Map roles to skills. Create growth pathways. Build a foundation that actually scales.
- Use data as your backbone. Track progress. Prove ROI. Make smarter decisions with insights that matter.
- Leverage the right tech. Discover the tools that make upskilling fast, flexible, and future-proof.
Ready to race ahead?
- Watch the webinar now (go ahead, hit play)
- Explore more on upskilling strategy (Stats, challenges, solutions)
- Discover the ways L&D teams can upskill to remain competitive
- Six steps to launch an upskilling program (download the checklist)
