Education doesn't have to end with a graduation — employees should be able to keep learning on the job throughout their careers.
This week, EBN took a deep dive into the role education plays in the workforce, and it's clear that organizations are craving intellectual growth. Seventy-four percent of CEOs are worried about the skills of their teams in an increasingly automated and digital world, according to a 2020 PwC report on upskilling and talent. But just 18% reported having made "significant progress" in building upskilling programs.
"Here's the problem: They don't know where to start," says Suneet Dua, chief growth officer for PwC's U.S. products and technology. But the solution can be simple, he explains. Start by establishing a digital baseline for an organization's talent. "What skills do you have? What skills do you want to have? What roles do you want to eliminate and what processes do you want to automate?"
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For employers dealing with an influx of junior employees with built-in digital savvy, how can companies and teams create a space for them to grow while leveraging their existing knowledge?
There is no shortage of solutions available to employers to successfully upskill their workforce, including digital tools, new styles of mentorship and partnerships with organizations focused on uplifting all talent. Check out those solutions and more below:
