GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Commercial Industry Statistics

Upskilling boosts industry growth, productivity, retention, and digital readiness significantly.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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52% of workers feel underprepared for digital transformation in their roles

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Only 29% of workers feel they have sufficient access to training programs

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78% of employees who undergo upskilling report higher job satisfaction

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50% of workers in the commercial industry fear job displacement due to automation

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46% of employees state that they would stay longer at companies that invested in their development

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59% of workers believe that their companies should provide more training opportunities

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47% of employees feel that current upskilling initiatives are not tailored enough to their roles

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54% of industrial workers believe that upskilling might lead to better job security

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43% of employees indicate they would participate more actively in training if it included gamification elements

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83% of workers who receive reskilling training feel more confident in their roles

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53% of employees in the commercial industry fear that automation will reduce their career advancement opportunities

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The global corporate training market is projected to reach $457 billion by 2027

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87% of companies believe that upskilling is essential for their future growth

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54% of workers in the commercial industry have participated in reskilling programs in the past year

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78% of employers in the commercial sector see upskilling as a way to address labor shortages

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65% of commercial companies offer reskilling programs to their employees

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42% of employees in industrial firms believe that digital skills are the most critical to develop through upskilling

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70% of manufacturing companies increased their investment in employee training following the COVID-19 pandemic

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Reskilled employees have demonstrated a 40% increase in productivity

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60% of commercial sector HR leaders view upskilling as a priority for the next three years

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45% of industrial companies report difficulty in filling skilled trades positions

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80% of companies that invest in reskilling report improved employee retention rates

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55% of companies are planning to increase their training budgets over the next year

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68% of manufacturing leaders believe upskilling is critical for adapting to Industry 4.0

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74% of employees in commercial sectors think they need to learn new skills to stay relevant

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63% of companies report that their upskilling efforts have directly led to increased revenues

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On average, upskilling employees can reduce turnover by 25%

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85% of senior management in the commercial industry agree that continuous learning is critical for innovation

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40% of companies believe that their current reskilling programs are not effective enough

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65% of industrial firms are planning to implement AI and automation training within the next year

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59% of commercial companies see digital literacy as essential for future success

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The average upskilling program lasts approximately 6 months

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72% of manufacturing companies believe that employee reskilling is their top priority for digital transformation

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84% of companies reported that upskilling helped them meet new regulatory standards more efficiently

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70% of industrial companies have formal upskilling and reskilling programs in place

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58% of executives view upskilling as a critical factor for competitive advantage

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65% of companies report a lack of digital skills among their workforce

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The global industrial workforce is expected to grow by 10% by 2025 with adequate upskilling

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62% of companies have increased their investment in employee development during the pandemic

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82% of companies believe that their future success depends on continuous reskilling

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69% of firms have increased their focus on virtual and online training methods

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78% of HR managers say that upskilling improves team collaboration

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55% of companies report that digital upskilling has improved safety standards on the manufacturing floor

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The percentage of companies investing in AI-driven upskilling tools increased by 35% between 2020 and 2023

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65% of industrial companies view automation as a catalyst for upskilling needs

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59% of companies report that technology-enabled learning programs lead to faster onboarding processes

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71% of manufacturing managers believe that slow adoption of new skills hampers productivity

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76% of organizations have a dedicated budget for employee upskilling and reskilling initiatives

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The demand for digital skills in the industrial sector is projected to grow by 20% annually through 2025

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49% of HR leaders believe that soft skills are equally or more important than technical skills in upskilling efforts

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66% of industrial companies report that upskilling has led to better customer satisfaction scores

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61% of employees prefer blended learning (combining online and in-person training) for upskilling

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80% of manufacturing firms view upskilling as a strategic priority to adapt to global supply chain disruptions

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Key Highlights

87% of companies believe that upskilling is essential for their future growth
54% of workers in the commercial industry have participated in reskilling programs in the past year
78% of employers in the commercial sector see upskilling as a way to address labor shortages
The global corporate training market is projected to reach $457 billion by 2027
65% of commercial companies offer reskilling programs to their employees
42% of employees in industrial firms believe that digital skills are the most critical to develop through upskilling
70% of manufacturing companies increased their investment in employee training following the COVID-19 pandemic
52% of workers feel underprepared for digital transformation in their roles
Reskilled employees have demonstrated a 40% increase in productivity
60% of commercial sector HR leaders view upskilling as a priority for the next three years
45% of industrial companies report difficulty in filling skilled trades positions
80% of companies that invest in reskilling report improved employee retention rates
Only 29% of workers feel they have sufficient access to training programs

In an era where 87% of companies see upskilling as vital for growth and 78% believe it tackles labor shortages, mastering the art of reskilling has never been more crucial for securing a competitive edge in the evolving commercial industry.

Employee Perspectives and Satisfaction

52% of workers feel underprepared for digital transformation in their roles
Only 29% of workers feel they have sufficient access to training programs
78% of employees who undergo upskilling report higher job satisfaction
50% of workers in the commercial industry fear job displacement due to automation
46% of employees state that they would stay longer at companies that invested in their development
59% of workers believe that their companies should provide more training opportunities
47% of employees feel that current upskilling initiatives are not tailored enough to their roles
54% of industrial workers believe that upskilling might lead to better job security
43% of employees indicate they would participate more actively in training if it included gamification elements
83% of workers who receive reskilling training feel more confident in their roles
53% of employees in the commercial industry fear that automation will reduce their career advancement opportunities

Employee Perspectives and Satisfaction Interpretation

Despite overwhelming evidence that upskilling boosts job satisfaction and confidence, over half of commercial workers remain underprepared and anxious about automation—highlighting a pressing need for tailored, accessible training that bridges the digital divide and secures their place in a rapidly evolving industry.

Market Size and Industry Projections

The global corporate training market is projected to reach $457 billion by 2027

Market Size and Industry Projections Interpretation

With the corporate training market expected to hit $457 billion by 2027, it’s clear that companies are betting big on upskilling and reskilling—proving that in today’s fast-evolving commercial industry, staying still is the true risk.

Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling Trends

87% of companies believe that upskilling is essential for their future growth
54% of workers in the commercial industry have participated in reskilling programs in the past year
78% of employers in the commercial sector see upskilling as a way to address labor shortages
65% of commercial companies offer reskilling programs to their employees
42% of employees in industrial firms believe that digital skills are the most critical to develop through upskilling
70% of manufacturing companies increased their investment in employee training following the COVID-19 pandemic
Reskilled employees have demonstrated a 40% increase in productivity
60% of commercial sector HR leaders view upskilling as a priority for the next three years
45% of industrial companies report difficulty in filling skilled trades positions
80% of companies that invest in reskilling report improved employee retention rates
55% of companies are planning to increase their training budgets over the next year
68% of manufacturing leaders believe upskilling is critical for adapting to Industry 4.0
74% of employees in commercial sectors think they need to learn new skills to stay relevant
63% of companies report that their upskilling efforts have directly led to increased revenues
On average, upskilling employees can reduce turnover by 25%
85% of senior management in the commercial industry agree that continuous learning is critical for innovation
40% of companies believe that their current reskilling programs are not effective enough
65% of industrial firms are planning to implement AI and automation training within the next year
59% of commercial companies see digital literacy as essential for future success
The average upskilling program lasts approximately 6 months
72% of manufacturing companies believe that employee reskilling is their top priority for digital transformation
84% of companies reported that upskilling helped them meet new regulatory standards more efficiently
70% of industrial companies have formal upskilling and reskilling programs in place
58% of executives view upskilling as a critical factor for competitive advantage
65% of companies report a lack of digital skills among their workforce
The global industrial workforce is expected to grow by 10% by 2025 with adequate upskilling
62% of companies have increased their investment in employee development during the pandemic
82% of companies believe that their future success depends on continuous reskilling
69% of firms have increased their focus on virtual and online training methods
78% of HR managers say that upskilling improves team collaboration
55% of companies report that digital upskilling has improved safety standards on the manufacturing floor
The percentage of companies investing in AI-driven upskilling tools increased by 35% between 2020 and 2023
65% of industrial companies view automation as a catalyst for upskilling needs
59% of companies report that technology-enabled learning programs lead to faster onboarding processes
71% of manufacturing managers believe that slow adoption of new skills hampers productivity
76% of organizations have a dedicated budget for employee upskilling and reskilling initiatives
The demand for digital skills in the industrial sector is projected to grow by 20% annually through 2025
49% of HR leaders believe that soft skills are equally or more important than technical skills in upskilling efforts
66% of industrial companies report that upskilling has led to better customer satisfaction scores
61% of employees prefer blended learning (combining online and in-person training) for upskilling
80% of manufacturing firms view upskilling as a strategic priority to adapt to global supply chain disruptions

Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling Trends Interpretation

With 87% of companies viewing upskilling as essential for growth—reskilling 54% of workers and increasing investment in employee development—it's clear that in an era where 78% see upskilling as vital to overcoming labor shortages and 82% believe their future hinges on continuous learning, the industrial sector is rapidly transforming from traditional trades to a digital, adaptable workforce, proving that in the race to stay competitive, those who invest in skills today are positioning themselves for success tomorrow.