GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Consumer Goods Industry Statistics

Majority prioritize upskilling, boosting innovation, agility, and digital transformation success.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of consumer goods organizations are exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of their upskilling efforts

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54% of organizations have adopted cloud-based learning management systems to facilitate training

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78% of consumer goods companies are prioritizing upskilling initiatives to improve workforce agility

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65% of consumer goods organizations have increased investment in digital skills training over the past year

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54% of consumer goods companies plan to implement new reskilling programs within the next 12 months

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82% of executives in the consumer goods sector believe workforce transformation is critical to future growth

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42% of consumer goods employees feel unprepared for digital transformation initiatives

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74% of consumer goods companies have increased their focus on reskilling frontline workers

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67% of consumer brands believe that upskilling will help them better meet evolving customer expectations

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61% of consumer goods companies report a skills gap in data analytics and digital marketing

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55% of consumer goods companies have partnered with educational institutions to develop training programs

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69% of consumer packaged goods companies identified ‘digital agility’ as a top area for upskilling efforts

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48% of frontline consumer goods employees have completed digital skills training in the past year

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52% of consumer goods firms see training programs as a way to reduce employee turnover

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73% of consumer goods companies consider upskilling essential for adapting to supply chain disruptions

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64% of consumer goods leaders say that reskilling has directly contributed to innovation in their companies

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77% of companies in the consumer goods domain invest in digital transformation training programs

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70% of consumer goods companies believe their future competitiveness depends on reskilling their workforce

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45% of employee reskilling programs target specific skills gaps related to e-commerce, digital marketing, and data analytics

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59% of consumer goods organizations have seen a measurable impact on revenue after implementing reskilling initiatives

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68% of consumer goods executives believe that continuous learning is vital for future industry success

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49% of consumer goods companies plan to use virtual reality for skills training and upskilling

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58% of consumer brands see reskilling as a way to improve sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact

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83% of consumer goods professionals agree that upskilling helps respond to rapidly changing technology landscapes

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60% of consumer goods companies report improved employee engagement following reskilling initiatives

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50% of consumer goods companies have reduced onboarding time due to targeted upskilling programs

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76% of consumer packaged goods firms anticipate increased demand for digitally skilled workers in the next five years

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66% of consumer goods companies are increasing budgets for employee training and development

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44% of workers in the consumer goods industry report that their companies are not investing enough in reskilling

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71% of consumer goods organizations have experienced improved operational efficiency due to workforce upskilling

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58% of organizations cite upskilling as essential for digital transformation success

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47% of consumer goods companies have integrated gamification into their training programs to enhance learning

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69% of frontline consumer goods workers have access to ongoing digital skills training

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54% of consumer goods companies report that upskilling programs have increased employee productivity

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73% of consumer goods executives believe that reskilling is necessary to survive industry disruptions

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62% of consumer brands invest in reskilling to stay competitive in the e-commerce space

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77% of consumer goods businesses are using data-driven approaches to identify skill gaps and tailor training programs

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65% of consumer goods companies see employee reskilling as a key driver of innovation

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55% of consumer companies report that upskilling initiatives helped reduce operational costs

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49% of organizations have adopted microlearning modules for faster skills acquisition in consumer goods companies

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67% of consumer goods leaders plan to increase investments in reskilling programs over the next three years

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73% of consumer packaged goods companies view continuous learning as vital to adapting to market changes

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44% of workers in the industry feel their current training programs do not meet future skill demands

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59% of consumer goods firms have implemented digital badges and certifications as part of their upskilling strategy

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68% of consumer brands believe that workforce reskilling directly impacts customer satisfaction

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57% of consumer goods organizations see automation as a catalyst for reskilling efforts

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76% of consumer goods companies are increasing their focus on leadership development through upskilling

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50% of consumer goods employees report improved job satisfaction after participating in reskilling programs

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61% of consumer brands leverage e-learning platforms to facilitate upskilling initiatives

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55% of consumer goods companies incorporate sustainability training into their reskilling modules

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74% of organizations report that upskilling has helped improve their agility in responding to industry disruptions

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83% of consumer goods executives think reskilling will be essential for future resilience

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49% of consumer companies invest in cross-training to promote workforce flexibility

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70% of consumer goods companies believe that integrating AI into training will enhance learning outcomes

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65% of consumer brands cite talent retention as a direct benefit of reskilling initiatives

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60% of consumer goods organizations plan to adopt virtual onboarding to complement reskilling efforts

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55% of companies report increased innovation capabilities following targeted upskilling programs

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79% of consumer goods industry leaders say reskilling is critical for digital transformation success

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72% of consumer industry HR leaders prioritize reskilling as part of their talent strategy

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45% of consumer goods companies report that their current training programs are not sufficiently aligned with future industry needs

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66% of consumer packaged goods companies use employee surveys to identify skills gaps

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58% of consumer goods firms report that reskilling efforts have improved their ability to innovate faster

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76% of consumer brands plan to expand digital upskilling offerings to support remote and hybrid work models

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53% of consumer goods organizations have experienced positive ROI from their reskilling investments within the first year

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62% of consumer companies believe continuous learning pathways are essential for employee retention

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69% of consumer goods organizations are implementing microlearning as part of their upskilling strategy

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48% of frontline workers in consumer goods report that digital skills training significantly improved their confidence and performance

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71% of consumer goods companies report that reskilling has helped them adapt more rapidly to industry shifts

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59% of companies are developing leadership skills through targeted upskilling initiatives in the consumer goods sector

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66% of consumer brands view digital literacy as a core component of their upskilling programs

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80% of consumer goods companies believe reskilling will be critical for meeting sustainability targets

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73% of consumer goods organizations have increased their focus on reskilling during economic uncertainties

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73% of consumer goods organizations have increased their focus on reskilling during economic uncertainties

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Key Highlights

78% of consumer goods companies are prioritizing upskilling initiatives to improve workforce agility
65% of consumer goods organizations have increased investment in digital skills training over the past year
54% of consumer goods companies plan to implement new reskilling programs within the next 12 months
82% of executives in the consumer goods sector believe workforce transformation is critical to future growth
42% of consumer goods employees feel unprepared for digital transformation initiatives
74% of consumer goods companies have increased their focus on reskilling frontline workers
67% of consumer brands believe that upskilling will help them better meet evolving customer expectations
61% of consumer goods companies report a skills gap in data analytics and digital marketing
80% of consumer goods organizations are exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of their upskilling efforts
55% of consumer goods companies have partnered with educational institutions to develop training programs
69% of consumer packaged goods companies identified ‘digital agility’ as a top area for upskilling efforts
48% of frontline consumer goods employees have completed digital skills training in the past year
52% of consumer goods firms see training programs as a way to reduce employee turnover

With 78% of consumer goods companies prioritizing upskilling initiatives to boost workforce agility and adapt to rapid technological changes, the industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by digital transformation, skills gaps, and the urgent need for continuous learning.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

80% of consumer goods organizations are exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of their upskilling efforts
54% of organizations have adopted cloud-based learning management systems to facilitate training

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

With 80% of consumer goods companies venturing into AI and ML for upskilling, and over half adopting cloud LMS platforms, it's clear the industry is transforming into a digital classroom—where innovation meets education in a quest to stay competitive.

Workforce Development and Skills Enhancement

78% of consumer goods companies are prioritizing upskilling initiatives to improve workforce agility
65% of consumer goods organizations have increased investment in digital skills training over the past year
54% of consumer goods companies plan to implement new reskilling programs within the next 12 months
82% of executives in the consumer goods sector believe workforce transformation is critical to future growth
42% of consumer goods employees feel unprepared for digital transformation initiatives
74% of consumer goods companies have increased their focus on reskilling frontline workers
67% of consumer brands believe that upskilling will help them better meet evolving customer expectations
61% of consumer goods companies report a skills gap in data analytics and digital marketing
55% of consumer goods companies have partnered with educational institutions to develop training programs
69% of consumer packaged goods companies identified ‘digital agility’ as a top area for upskilling efforts
48% of frontline consumer goods employees have completed digital skills training in the past year
52% of consumer goods firms see training programs as a way to reduce employee turnover
73% of consumer goods companies consider upskilling essential for adapting to supply chain disruptions
64% of consumer goods leaders say that reskilling has directly contributed to innovation in their companies
77% of companies in the consumer goods domain invest in digital transformation training programs
70% of consumer goods companies believe their future competitiveness depends on reskilling their workforce
45% of employee reskilling programs target specific skills gaps related to e-commerce, digital marketing, and data analytics
59% of consumer goods organizations have seen a measurable impact on revenue after implementing reskilling initiatives
68% of consumer goods executives believe that continuous learning is vital for future industry success
49% of consumer goods companies plan to use virtual reality for skills training and upskilling
58% of consumer brands see reskilling as a way to improve sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact
83% of consumer goods professionals agree that upskilling helps respond to rapidly changing technology landscapes
60% of consumer goods companies report improved employee engagement following reskilling initiatives
50% of consumer goods companies have reduced onboarding time due to targeted upskilling programs
76% of consumer packaged goods firms anticipate increased demand for digitally skilled workers in the next five years
66% of consumer goods companies are increasing budgets for employee training and development
44% of workers in the consumer goods industry report that their companies are not investing enough in reskilling
71% of consumer goods organizations have experienced improved operational efficiency due to workforce upskilling
58% of organizations cite upskilling as essential for digital transformation success
47% of consumer goods companies have integrated gamification into their training programs to enhance learning
69% of frontline consumer goods workers have access to ongoing digital skills training
54% of consumer goods companies report that upskilling programs have increased employee productivity
73% of consumer goods executives believe that reskilling is necessary to survive industry disruptions
62% of consumer brands invest in reskilling to stay competitive in the e-commerce space
77% of consumer goods businesses are using data-driven approaches to identify skill gaps and tailor training programs
65% of consumer goods companies see employee reskilling as a key driver of innovation
55% of consumer companies report that upskilling initiatives helped reduce operational costs
49% of organizations have adopted microlearning modules for faster skills acquisition in consumer goods companies
67% of consumer goods leaders plan to increase investments in reskilling programs over the next three years
73% of consumer packaged goods companies view continuous learning as vital to adapting to market changes
44% of workers in the industry feel their current training programs do not meet future skill demands
59% of consumer goods firms have implemented digital badges and certifications as part of their upskilling strategy
68% of consumer brands believe that workforce reskilling directly impacts customer satisfaction
57% of consumer goods organizations see automation as a catalyst for reskilling efforts
76% of consumer goods companies are increasing their focus on leadership development through upskilling
50% of consumer goods employees report improved job satisfaction after participating in reskilling programs
61% of consumer brands leverage e-learning platforms to facilitate upskilling initiatives
55% of consumer goods companies incorporate sustainability training into their reskilling modules
74% of organizations report that upskilling has helped improve their agility in responding to industry disruptions
83% of consumer goods executives think reskilling will be essential for future resilience
49% of consumer companies invest in cross-training to promote workforce flexibility
70% of consumer goods companies believe that integrating AI into training will enhance learning outcomes
65% of consumer brands cite talent retention as a direct benefit of reskilling initiatives
60% of consumer goods organizations plan to adopt virtual onboarding to complement reskilling efforts
55% of companies report increased innovation capabilities following targeted upskilling programs
79% of consumer goods industry leaders say reskilling is critical for digital transformation success
72% of consumer industry HR leaders prioritize reskilling as part of their talent strategy
45% of consumer goods companies report that their current training programs are not sufficiently aligned with future industry needs
66% of consumer packaged goods companies use employee surveys to identify skills gaps
58% of consumer goods firms report that reskilling efforts have improved their ability to innovate faster
76% of consumer brands plan to expand digital upskilling offerings to support remote and hybrid work models
53% of consumer goods organizations have experienced positive ROI from their reskilling investments within the first year
62% of consumer companies believe continuous learning pathways are essential for employee retention
69% of consumer goods organizations are implementing microlearning as part of their upskilling strategy
48% of frontline workers in consumer goods report that digital skills training significantly improved their confidence and performance
71% of consumer goods companies report that reskilling has helped them adapt more rapidly to industry shifts
59% of companies are developing leadership skills through targeted upskilling initiatives in the consumer goods sector
66% of consumer brands view digital literacy as a core component of their upskilling programs
80% of consumer goods companies believe reskilling will be critical for meeting sustainability targets
73% of consumer goods organizations have increased their focus on reskilling during economic uncertainties
73% of consumer goods organizations have increased their focus on reskilling during economic uncertainties

Workforce Development and Skills Enhancement Interpretation

In a rapidly evolving industry where 78% of consumer goods companies are prioritizing upskilling to boost agility and 83% agree it enhances their ability to navigate technological change, it’s clear that investing in workforce transformation is not just a strategic move but a necessary act of resilience—especially when nearly half of employees feel unprepared for digital shifts and the sector anticipates a surge in demand for digital skills over the next five years.