One billion people need to be reskilled by 2030 according to the World Economic Forum.
Do you know the most in-demand skills?
Do you know what the rapid change in skills means for your people and your organization?
Do you know how to grow a learning culture?
From AI to adaptability, cloud computing basics to change management, emotional intelligence to enterprise sales...
When it comes to upskilling and reskilling, burying your head in the sand and hoping things will all work out isn’t your power move. Why?
Well, because the future of work is not an ostrich situation.
The skills gap isn’t sneaking up on us—it’s galloping in like a caffeinated horse. Automation is accelerating. AI is reshaping roles. And, according to the World Economic Forum, 60% of workers need training before 2027.
Truly, we’re in a reskilling revolution. And based on your response, you’ll either be stuck in the sand, oblivious to the shifts or you’ll be sprinting towards new opportunities.
Download the white paper that’s already helping HR and L&D leaders
If it’s time to rethink your strategy, re-look at the power of your LMS, or reimagine your workforce readiness, this is a perfect place to start.
Skills are the new currency
Degrees are great. But skills pay the bills.
“Overall, employers expect 39% of workers’ core skills to change by 2030.” — World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025
Skills are the new survival strategy. The next five years will be dominated by tech chops and human smarts: AI, big data, cybersecurity, and digital literacy may be racing to the top, but creativity, resilience, lifelong learning, and leadership are right behind. What does this look like for your organization? Think:
- Creative thinking to crack complex problems.
- Critical analysis to make sense of the data deluge.
- Resilience and agility when the ground shifts.
- Leadership that inspires, not commands.
- AI and big data literacy (no coding bootcamp required).
- Tech fluency to keep pace with innovation.
- Curiosity and lifelong learning as your edge.
- Emotional intelligence for human-centered work.
- Complex problem-solving across systems.
- Communication and collaboration that connect global teams.
The future belongs to adaptable, curious minds who can complement technology—not compete with it. How ready is your organization? Download the Absorb whitepaper to see how leading companies are rethinking upskilling strategies.
In today’s economy, skills—not titles—are what get you hired, promoted, and paid.
- Upskilling helps employees level up in their current roles.
- Reskilling empowers them to pivot into entirely new ones.
And the payoff is big. Large-scale upskilling could unlock $6.5 trillion in global GDP by 2030.
Companies that ignore this risk drops in productivity drops, a drain in talent, and plenty of missed opportunities.
The skills gap is real—and it’s not waiting for your next budget cycle
Your workforce is evolving. Is your strategy?
L&D teams must evolve from content pushers to strategic enablers.
Skills have changed 25% since 2015. This year? That number’s doubled. But you may be sitting on a lot of untapped potential with your current employees. For example, a cashier in retail has many overlapping skills with a customer service rep.
There are many instances where you can find a high transferability between different roles in your organization. Do you have a good grasp on where the skills in your organization might transfer over to new roles?
AI is your new L&D co-pilot
Let AI automate so you can orchestrate
Two-thirds of organizations expect ROI from skills training within six months. But HR and L&D leaders are strapped for time. Thankfully, tech advancements are disrupting the workforce landscape to drive business transformation and boost growth. It’s time to dig in!
AI is evolving and with the right AI-powered tech, admin roles will be much less repetitive, time-consuming tasks and more strategic, creative, and value-added initiatives. With the help of AI, they’ll be able to:
- Automate content creation
- Build personalize learning paths
- Generate content
- Map competencies and skills
- Leverage adaptive learning
LMS: your secret weapon for continuous learning
You don’t have to do it all alone.
73% of HR leaders believe organizations are responsible for workforce development. But we know you’re busy. Modern LMS platforms can do the heavy lifting!
- Track skill gaps in real time
- Deliver personalized learning paths
- Support internal mobility
- Enable self-directed learning
Building a skills-based organization
Roles are out. Skills are in.
Retention, productivity, and adaptability all start here. Only 7% of organizations have a fully integrated skills strategy. (Be the 7%. Not the 93%!)
- Shift from role-based to skill-based development
- Align training with business goals
- Empower employees to own their growth
What’s inside the Absorb white paper
We’re sharing stats, strategies, and a few surprises.
Download to get a blueprint for the future of work in your organization.
- Important stats from WEF, PwC, LinkedIn, Deloitte, and more
- Frameworks for identifying skill gaps
- Real-world examples of reskilling pathways
