Future of Work Glossary

TABLE OF CONTENT

Upskilling

Category
Learning & development
Also seen as:
Skill improvement, skill development, training

What is upskilling?

Upskilling is the process of helping employees improve their current skills to perform better in their existing roles.

It focuses on deepening expertise rather than changing roles.

Upskilling vs reskilling

Upskilling improves current capabilities.
Reskilling prepares for different roles.

Both are essential for long-term workforce development.

Why upskilling matters

Continuous improvement keeps employees effective as tools, processes, and expectations evolve.

It also increases engagement and performance.

Example

A marketing team learns advanced analytics tools to improve campaign performance without needing external hires.