GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Consumer Products Industry Statistics

Consumer products companies prioritize upskilling to boost competitiveness and innovation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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50% of consumer shelf-life products companies are exploring virtual reality training modules

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53% of consumer products companies are focusing on reskilling the frontline workforce to improve service quality

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74% of consumer brands plan to increase their reskilling budgets in 2024

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69% of consumer goods companies report that reskilling has helped close skill gaps faster

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64% of consumer companies report that reskilling has enabled quicker adaptation to market changes

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57% of companies in the consumer sector have seen an increase in innovation following reskilling initiatives

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59% of companies plan to focus on reskilling initiatives to support digital transformation efforts

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79% of consumer brands plan to strengthen their reskilling programs by integrating real-time performance data analysis

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82% of consumer goods companies have redefined their training programs to include sustainability practices

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69% of consumer brands are integrating sustainability training within their upskilling programs

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67% of consumer products companies view upskilling as critical to maintaining competitive advantage

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72% of employees in the consumer products sector feel their skills need updating within the next two years

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42% of consumer products companies say that upskilling initiatives have improved customer satisfaction scores

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80% of consumer brands have seen a measurable improvement in employee motivation after participating in upskilling programs

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50% of consumer brands consider sustainability-focused upskilling as essential for brand positioning

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52% of consumer product companies are adopting peer-to-peer learning models as part of their upskilling strategy

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61% of consumer companies believe that upskilling helps meet increasing regulatory compliance requirements more effectively

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68% of consumer brands are expanding their diversity and inclusion training within upskilling initiatives

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58% of consumer goods companies increased their investment in employee reskilling programs in 2023

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45% of consumer brands plan to implement AI-driven training modules for workforce upskilling

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78% of consumer product companies recognize reskilling as a way to mitigate labor shortages

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55% of consumer products firms are considering partnerships with edtech companies for scalable reskilling programs

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60% of consumer goods companies observed a measurable improvement in productivity after implementing reskilling initiatives

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49% of consumer companies plan to prioritize digital upskilling over traditional skills in the next year

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63% of customer-centric consumer brands are investing in soft skills training

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70% of the consumer products industry workforce believes continuous learning is essential for job retention

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80% of consumer brands have introduced digital literacy programs as part of their reskilling efforts

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55% of consumer product companies experience a skills gap in data analytics, which they aim to address through upskilling

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45% of consumer brands see upskilling as a key strategy to reduce turnover

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68% of consumer product organizations are leveraging online microlearning for employee upskilling

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47% of consumer companies report that investing in leadership development has been boosted by their upskilling programs

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66% of consumer packaged goods companies view data literacy as critical for future growth

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59% of organizations report that upskilling efforts have improved compliance adherence

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71% of consumer goods firms acknowledge that continuous learning impacts employee engagement positively

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65% of consumer product companies have adopted online learning platforms to facilitate scalable upskilling

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60% of consumer companies believe reskilling can significantly reduce training costs in the long term

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76% of consumer brands are investing in AI-enabled learning systems to personalize employee training experiences

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54% of consumer goods companies prioritize cross-functional training programs to enhance agility and innovation

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67% of organizations see a positive correlation between upskilling and customer loyalty

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62% of consumer product companies are exploring gamification techniques for employee learning

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74% of consumer companies plan to incorporate virtual and augmented reality into their training programs within the next 2 years

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58% of organizations see upskilling as vital for adapting to rapid technological change in consumer products

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63% of consumer product companies recognize the importance of emotional intelligence training for customer engagement

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55% of consumer brands are adopting flexible learning schedules to accommodate diverse employee needs

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53% of consumer goods companies report that upskilling efforts have directly contributed to faster product development cycles

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69% of consumer companies utilize chill-out zones and informal learning spaces to foster informal upskilling and collaboration

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74% of organizations believe that investment in reskilling improves overall business resilience

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61% of consumer products firms invest in leadership upskilling to prepare for succession planning

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70% of consumer goods companies have implemented mobile learning apps to facilitate on-the-go upskilling

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66% of organizations see upskilling as a way to boost employee morale and retention

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54% of organizations are investing in digital badges and certifications to motivate continuous learning in the consumer industry

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59% of organizations report that reskilling has contributed to more agile product innovation

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73% of consumer organizations plan to increase funding for employee development in 2024

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47% of consumer companies are utilizing social media platforms for learning and knowledge sharing among employees

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69% of consumer enterprises believe that reskilling enhances innovation pipelines

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82% of executives in the consumer industry see upskilling as essential for digital transformation success

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48% of consumer companies report that targeted reskilling has helped enter new markets faster

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Key Highlights

67% of consumer products companies view upskilling as critical to maintaining competitive advantage
58% of consumer goods companies increased their investment in employee reskilling programs in 2023
72% of employees in the consumer products sector feel their skills need updating within the next two years
45% of consumer brands plan to implement AI-driven training modules for workforce upskilling
78% of consumer product companies recognize reskilling as a way to mitigate labor shortages
55% of consumer products firms are considering partnerships with edtech companies for scalable reskilling programs
60% of consumer goods companies observed a measurable improvement in productivity after implementing reskilling initiatives
49% of consumer companies plan to prioritize digital upskilling over traditional skills in the next year
63% of customer-centric consumer brands are investing in soft skills training
42% of consumer products companies say that upskilling initiatives have improved customer satisfaction scores
70% of the consumer products industry workforce believes continuous learning is essential for job retention
80% of consumer brands have introduced digital literacy programs as part of their reskilling efforts
55% of consumer product companies experience a skills gap in data analytics, which they aim to address through upskilling

As the consumer products industry accelerates into a future driven by rapid technological change and evolving consumer expectations, a remarkable 67% of companies now view upskilling as essential to staying competitive—and with over half increasing investments in employee reskilling programs in 2023, the race is on to redefine workforce development.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

50% of consumer shelf-life products companies are exploring virtual reality training modules

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

With half of consumer shelf-life product companies diving into virtual reality training modules, it's clear that the industry is increasingly equipping its workforce for the future—proving that even in consumer goods, reality is now virtual.

Reskilling

53% of consumer products companies are focusing on reskilling the frontline workforce to improve service quality
74% of consumer brands plan to increase their reskilling budgets in 2024
69% of consumer goods companies report that reskilling has helped close skill gaps faster

Reskilling Interpretation

With over half of consumer products firms prioritizing frontline reskilling, and nearly three-quarters boosting budgets, it's clear that closing skill gaps faster than ever is now the industry's top game—and a strategic move to serve customers better in a competitive marketplace.

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Workforce Development

64% of consumer companies report that reskilling has enabled quicker adaptation to market changes
57% of companies in the consumer sector have seen an increase in innovation following reskilling initiatives
59% of companies plan to focus on reskilling initiatives to support digital transformation efforts
79% of consumer brands plan to strengthen their reskilling programs by integrating real-time performance data analysis

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Workforce Development Interpretation

As consumer brands recalibrate for a rapidly shifting landscape, nearly 80% are turning to real-time data-driven reskilling to transform agility from an aspiration into a competitive advantage.

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

82% of consumer goods companies have redefined their training programs to include sustainability practices
69% of consumer brands are integrating sustainability training within their upskilling programs

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Interpretation

With 82% of consumer goods companies retooling their training to include sustainability and 69% embedding it into upskilling, the industry is clearly betting that a greener workforce is the most valuable asset in a rapidly eco-conscious market.

Upskilling

67% of consumer products companies view upskilling as critical to maintaining competitive advantage
72% of employees in the consumer products sector feel their skills need updating within the next two years
42% of consumer products companies say that upskilling initiatives have improved customer satisfaction scores
80% of consumer brands have seen a measurable improvement in employee motivation after participating in upskilling programs
50% of consumer brands consider sustainability-focused upskilling as essential for brand positioning
52% of consumer product companies are adopting peer-to-peer learning models as part of their upskilling strategy
61% of consumer companies believe that upskilling helps meet increasing regulatory compliance requirements more effectively
68% of consumer brands are expanding their diversity and inclusion training within upskilling initiatives

Upskilling Interpretation

With 67% of consumer products firms prioritizing upskilling to stay competitive and 72% of employees acknowledging their skills need an upgrade soon, it's clear that continuous learning isn't just a boost—it's the new survival skill, transforming workforce motivation, customer satisfaction, sustainability, and diversity efforts into a strategic advantage.

Upskilling, Reskilling, and Workforce Development

58% of consumer goods companies increased their investment in employee reskilling programs in 2023
45% of consumer brands plan to implement AI-driven training modules for workforce upskilling
78% of consumer product companies recognize reskilling as a way to mitigate labor shortages
55% of consumer products firms are considering partnerships with edtech companies for scalable reskilling programs
60% of consumer goods companies observed a measurable improvement in productivity after implementing reskilling initiatives
49% of consumer companies plan to prioritize digital upskilling over traditional skills in the next year
63% of customer-centric consumer brands are investing in soft skills training
70% of the consumer products industry workforce believes continuous learning is essential for job retention
80% of consumer brands have introduced digital literacy programs as part of their reskilling efforts
55% of consumer product companies experience a skills gap in data analytics, which they aim to address through upskilling
45% of consumer brands see upskilling as a key strategy to reduce turnover
68% of consumer product organizations are leveraging online microlearning for employee upskilling
47% of consumer companies report that investing in leadership development has been boosted by their upskilling programs
66% of consumer packaged goods companies view data literacy as critical for future growth
59% of organizations report that upskilling efforts have improved compliance adherence
71% of consumer goods firms acknowledge that continuous learning impacts employee engagement positively
65% of consumer product companies have adopted online learning platforms to facilitate scalable upskilling
60% of consumer companies believe reskilling can significantly reduce training costs in the long term
76% of consumer brands are investing in AI-enabled learning systems to personalize employee training experiences
54% of consumer goods companies prioritize cross-functional training programs to enhance agility and innovation
67% of organizations see a positive correlation between upskilling and customer loyalty
62% of consumer product companies are exploring gamification techniques for employee learning
74% of consumer companies plan to incorporate virtual and augmented reality into their training programs within the next 2 years
58% of organizations see upskilling as vital for adapting to rapid technological change in consumer products
63% of consumer product companies recognize the importance of emotional intelligence training for customer engagement
55% of consumer brands are adopting flexible learning schedules to accommodate diverse employee needs
53% of consumer goods companies report that upskilling efforts have directly contributed to faster product development cycles
69% of consumer companies utilize chill-out zones and informal learning spaces to foster informal upskilling and collaboration
74% of organizations believe that investment in reskilling improves overall business resilience
61% of consumer products firms invest in leadership upskilling to prepare for succession planning
70% of consumer goods companies have implemented mobile learning apps to facilitate on-the-go upskilling
66% of organizations see upskilling as a way to boost employee morale and retention
54% of organizations are investing in digital badges and certifications to motivate continuous learning in the consumer industry
59% of organizations report that reskilling has contributed to more agile product innovation
73% of consumer organizations plan to increase funding for employee development in 2024
47% of consumer companies are utilizing social media platforms for learning and knowledge sharing among employees
69% of consumer enterprises believe that reskilling enhances innovation pipelines
82% of executives in the consumer industry see upskilling as essential for digital transformation success

Upskilling, Reskilling, and Workforce Development Interpretation

As the consumer products industry races to bridge skills gaps and embrace AI-powered learning tools, a commanding 58% boost in employee reskilling investment underscores a serious shift; yet, with nearly three-quarters recognizing that continuous learning is vital for innovation and resilience, it's clear that in an era of rapid technological change, staying still is simply not an option.

Workforce Development

48% of consumer companies report that targeted reskilling has helped enter new markets faster

Workforce Development Interpretation

Nearly half of consumer companies leveraging targeted reskilling are sprinting into new markets, proving that investing in talent can be the ultimate fast lane to growth.