GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Business Industry Statistics

Majority support upskilling; companies invest heavily to reduce skills gaps.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Businesses that invest in employee training see a 24% higher profit margin than those who don't

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Companies that prioritize reskilling report a 50% reduction in turnover rates

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45% of workers who receive upskilling report increased job satisfaction

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62% of companies reported improved productivity after implementing reskilling programs

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Investment in reskilling programs can yield a return of up to 30%, ROI in the first year

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67% of companies report that employee reskilling has allowed them to fill critical skill gaps without external hiring

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55% of companies reported a rise in employee productivity after launching reskilling programs

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72% of respondents in a survey cited increased employee satisfaction as a result of upskilling efforts

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53% of HR leaders indicate that reskilling programs have reduced the need for external recruitment

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69% of HR leaders say that reskilling initiatives enhance organizational agility

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82% of organizations report that upskilling improves innovation and competitiveness

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The e-learning market for corporate training is projected to reach $60 billion by 2025

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The global corporate training market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2023 to 2030

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71% of job roles in the next decade will require digital skills, according to a WEF report

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The global spend on upskilling and reskilling is projected to surpass $500 billion annually by 2030

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74% of employees say they are willing to learn new skills to stay relevant in the workplace

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84% of organizations plan to increase their investment in employee development programs in 2023

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87% of companies believe that upskilling and reskilling are critical to their long-term growth

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58% of workers in the tech industry have taken online courses to improve their skills

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65% of global workers say they need to learn new skills to keep up with digital transformation

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60% of business leaders say their organizations do not have a clear upskilling strategy

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The average time to reskill an employee in the digital skills gap is approximately 4-6 months

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70% of organizations report challenges in implementing effective upskilling initiatives

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80% of employees feel that their employers should provide more training opportunities

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55% of companies increased investment in digital skills training in 2023

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65% of HR professionals believe reskilling will be a key factor in future hiring strategies

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73% of employees feel upskilling is essential for career development

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68% of employers are concerned about skills shortages in future workforce planning

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54% of workers think their current skills are no longer sufficient, prompting reskilling initiatives

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52% of organizations have integrated AI into their upskilling platforms

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76% of employees prefer learning via digital platforms over traditional classroom methods

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital upskilling efforts by 30% across industries

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81% of organizations plan to implement hybrid learning models for upskilling in the next year

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60% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) allocate less than 10% of their training budgets to digital skills

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72% of learners report that on-the-job training is the most effective form of upskilling

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69% of HR professionals see reskilling initiatives as essential for adapting to industry disruptions

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50% of employees indicate they are willing to switch jobs if offered better upskilling opportunities

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46% of HR leaders believe that reskilling will become mandatory for all employees within the next 5 years

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82% of organizations agree that upskilling helps increase employee engagement

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66% of companies believe that reskilling is more cost-effective than new hiring for filling skill gaps

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73% of employees say they would learn new skills if provided with the right resources

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88% of organizations plan to focus more on reskilling initiatives in the next year

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54% of businesses have increased their digital literacy training budgets in 2023

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69% of companies say digital reskilling is required for all employees in the next 2 years

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61% of employees report that lack of upskilling opportunities hampers their career progression

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78% of organizations utilize microlearning as part of their upskilling strategies

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83% of organizations plan to invest more in reskilling to prepare for future industry changes

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90% of employees agree that continuous learning opportunities are essential for job satisfaction

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75% of executives see upskilling as crucial for digital transformation success

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67% of workers in emerging markets pursue online reskilling courses due to limited access to traditional training

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58% of organizations say that reskilling helps reduce skills obsolescence

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80% of companies believe that reskilling can help improve operational efficiency

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74% of employees are more likely to stay with a company that offers ongoing learning and development opportunities

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53% of employees feel that access to reskilling programs is limited by corporate culture

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Key Highlights

74% of employees say they are willing to learn new skills to stay relevant in the workplace
84% of organizations plan to increase their investment in employee development programs in 2023
87% of companies believe that upskilling and reskilling are critical to their long-term growth
58% of workers in the tech industry have taken online courses to improve their skills
Businesses that invest in employee training see a 24% higher profit margin than those who don't
65% of global workers say they need to learn new skills to keep up with digital transformation
Companies that prioritize reskilling report a 50% reduction in turnover rates
60% of business leaders say their organizations do not have a clear upskilling strategy
The e-learning market for corporate training is projected to reach $60 billion by 2025
45% of workers who receive upskilling report increased job satisfaction
The average time to reskill an employee in the digital skills gap is approximately 4-6 months
70% of organizations report challenges in implementing effective upskilling initiatives
80% of employees feel that their employers should provide more training opportunities

In a rapidly evolving business landscape where 74% of employees are eager to learn new skills and 84% of organizations are increasing investment in employee development, upskilling and reskilling are emerging as the vital keys to long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Impact and Outcomes of Reskilling and Upskilling

Businesses that invest in employee training see a 24% higher profit margin than those who don't
Companies that prioritize reskilling report a 50% reduction in turnover rates
45% of workers who receive upskilling report increased job satisfaction
62% of companies reported improved productivity after implementing reskilling programs
Investment in reskilling programs can yield a return of up to 30%, ROI in the first year
67% of companies report that employee reskilling has allowed them to fill critical skill gaps without external hiring
55% of companies reported a rise in employee productivity after launching reskilling programs
72% of respondents in a survey cited increased employee satisfaction as a result of upskilling efforts
53% of HR leaders indicate that reskilling programs have reduced the need for external recruitment
69% of HR leaders say that reskilling initiatives enhance organizational agility
82% of organizations report that upskilling improves innovation and competitiveness

Impact and Outcomes of Reskilling and Upskilling Interpretation

Investing in employee upskilling and reskilling isn't just good for morale—it's a strategic imperative that fuels higher profits, reduces turnover, and sharpens organizational agility and innovation, proving that a smarter workforce is a more profitable one.

Market Trends and Industry Outlook

The e-learning market for corporate training is projected to reach $60 billion by 2025
The global corporate training market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2023 to 2030
71% of job roles in the next decade will require digital skills, according to a WEF report
The global spend on upskilling and reskilling is projected to surpass $500 billion annually by 2030

Market Trends and Industry Outlook Interpretation

As the e-learning market surges towards $60 billion and digital skills become the currency of the future workforce, companies must rethink their investment strategies or risk being left behind in the $500 billion race to reskill and thrive.

Workforce Learning and Upskilling Intentions

74% of employees say they are willing to learn new skills to stay relevant in the workplace
84% of organizations plan to increase their investment in employee development programs in 2023
87% of companies believe that upskilling and reskilling are critical to their long-term growth
58% of workers in the tech industry have taken online courses to improve their skills
65% of global workers say they need to learn new skills to keep up with digital transformation
60% of business leaders say their organizations do not have a clear upskilling strategy
The average time to reskill an employee in the digital skills gap is approximately 4-6 months
70% of organizations report challenges in implementing effective upskilling initiatives
80% of employees feel that their employers should provide more training opportunities
55% of companies increased investment in digital skills training in 2023
65% of HR professionals believe reskilling will be a key factor in future hiring strategies
73% of employees feel upskilling is essential for career development
68% of employers are concerned about skills shortages in future workforce planning
54% of workers think their current skills are no longer sufficient, prompting reskilling initiatives
52% of organizations have integrated AI into their upskilling platforms
76% of employees prefer learning via digital platforms over traditional classroom methods
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital upskilling efforts by 30% across industries
81% of organizations plan to implement hybrid learning models for upskilling in the next year
60% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) allocate less than 10% of their training budgets to digital skills
72% of learners report that on-the-job training is the most effective form of upskilling
69% of HR professionals see reskilling initiatives as essential for adapting to industry disruptions
50% of employees indicate they are willing to switch jobs if offered better upskilling opportunities
46% of HR leaders believe that reskilling will become mandatory for all employees within the next 5 years
82% of organizations agree that upskilling helps increase employee engagement
66% of companies believe that reskilling is more cost-effective than new hiring for filling skill gaps
73% of employees say they would learn new skills if provided with the right resources
88% of organizations plan to focus more on reskilling initiatives in the next year
54% of businesses have increased their digital literacy training budgets in 2023
69% of companies say digital reskilling is required for all employees in the next 2 years
61% of employees report that lack of upskilling opportunities hampers their career progression
78% of organizations utilize microlearning as part of their upskilling strategies
83% of organizations plan to invest more in reskilling to prepare for future industry changes
90% of employees agree that continuous learning opportunities are essential for job satisfaction
75% of executives see upskilling as crucial for digital transformation success
67% of workers in emerging markets pursue online reskilling courses due to limited access to traditional training
58% of organizations say that reskilling helps reduce skills obsolescence
80% of companies believe that reskilling can help improve operational efficiency
74% of employees are more likely to stay with a company that offers ongoing learning and development opportunities
53% of employees feel that access to reskilling programs is limited by corporate culture

Workforce Learning and Upskilling Intentions Interpretation

Despite overwhelming employee enthusiasm and increased corporate investment, the persistent lack of clear upskilling strategies and resource allocation threatens to leave many organizations navigating digital transformation with one hand tied behind their backs—and their workforce, with outdated skills—unless they prioritize effective, accessible, and strategic reskilling initiatives.