GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Peo Industry Statistics

PEO industry prioritizes upskilling to improve retention, agility, and competitiveness.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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72% of PEOs have integrated mobile learning solutions for on-the-go reskilling

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59% of PEOs utilize learning management systems with AI features to customize training

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65% of PEO companies reported increased demand for professional development services in 2022

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78% of PEOs consider upskilling as a key strategy to retain clients

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54% of PEO employees participated in reskilling programs in 2022

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70% of PEOs invest in digital upskilling tools for their workforce

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42% of PEOs have launched new reskilling initiatives targeting managerial roles

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60% of PEO clients prioritize upskilling in compliance and regulatory training

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52% of PEO employees reported feeling more engaged after participating in upskilling programs

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49% of PEOs expect to increase training budgets by 15% in 2024

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58% of PEOs believe upskilling improves overall client satisfaction

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83% of PEOs see upskilling as crucial for adapting to automation in HR processes

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66% of PEOs offer virtual training sessions to enhance employee reskilling efforts

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40% of PEOs report a shortage of skilled trainers for internal upskilling initiatives

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75% of PEOs with active upskilling programs saw a 10% increase in employee retention

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70% of PEO clients plan to increase their investment in ongoing employee education in the next year

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55% of PEOs attribute improved productivity to their reskilling initiatives

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68% of PEO employees reported acquiring new skills relevant to their roles after upskilling programs

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80% of PEOs believe that continuous upskilling is necessary to stay competitive in the industry

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45% of PEOs are integrating gamification into their training modules to improve engagement

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62% of PEOs participated in industry-specific reskilling initiatives in the last year

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54% of PEO employees have completed digital transformation training

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69% of PEOs offer mentorship programs as part of their upskilling strategy

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57% of small to medium PEOs are investing more in reskilling due to competitive pressure

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49% of PEOs track the ROI of their upskilling initiatives regularly

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67% of PEOs are adopting e-learning platforms to facilitate ongoing reskilling

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48% of PEO employees say they feel more capable after participating in reskilling programs

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59% of PEOs report that reskilling programs help reduce employee turnover

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35% of PEOs are partnering with external training providers for specialized upskilling courses

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61% of PEOs are incorporating soft skills training into their reskilling suite

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80% of PEOs see upskilling as essential for future-proofing their workforce

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66% of PEOs have a dedicated budget for skill development programs

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53% of PEO employees feel more prepared to handle industry changes after upskilling

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49% of PEOs use data analytics to identify skill gaps and tailor training initiatives

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74% of PEOs believe reskilling enhances employee morale

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69% of PEO staff engagement programs include upskilling components

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63% of PEOs target industry compliance updates as part of their training focus

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45% of PEOs have increased their digital literacy training offerings over the past year

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50% of PEO employees say upskilling makes them more confident in their roles

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78% of PEOs report that continuous learning programs contribute to competitive advantage

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60% of PEOs are implementing microlearning modules for quick skill updates

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41% of PEOs report that their reskilling initiatives have directly led to new revenue streams

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55% of PEOs believe upskilling reduces skills obsolescence risks

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73% of PEOs report that leadership development is a core part of their reskilling efforts

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67% of PEOs conduct regular skills audits to inform their upskilling programs

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49% of PEO employees engaged in upskilling reported higher job satisfaction

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81% of PEOs see employee reskilling as a strategic priority for 2024

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60% of PEOs have adopted virtual reality training modules for immersive skill development

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43% of PEOs report that reskilling has helped close skills gaps faster than traditional training

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77% of PEOs invest in leadership and soft skills training as part of their reskilling programs

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65% of PEOs report increased employee advocacy due to visible upskilling efforts

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59% of PEOs use employee feedback to continually improve their upskilling programs

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72% of PEOs have seen a measurable increase in client retention linked to effective upskilling services

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55% of PEOs have launched reskilling initiatives specifically aimed at compliance and legal updates

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48% of PEO employees believe that upskilling enhances their career growth prospects

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69% of PEOs report that upskilling has contributed to improved operational efficiency

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83% of PEOs prioritize digital skills training in their reskilling efforts

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61% of PEOs have created internal e-learning content tailored to their industry needs

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58% of PEOs are exploring AI-driven personalized training paths for employees

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74% of PEOs report completing at least one large-scale reskilling initiative in the past year

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49% of PEO employees feel more committed to their organization after participating in reskilling efforts

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77% of PEOs have strategic goals focused on increasing workforce agility through upskilling

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62% of PEOs utilize industry certifications as part of their upskilling programs

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The global PEO market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% through 2027, driven by upskilling needs

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73% of PEOs reported an increase in demand for leadership and management training

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Key Highlights

65% of PEO companies reported increased demand for professional development services in 2022
78% of PEOs consider upskilling as a key strategy to retain clients
54% of PEO employees participated in reskilling programs in 2022
The global PEO market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% through 2027, driven by upskilling needs
70% of PEOs invest in digital upskilling tools for their workforce
42% of PEOs have launched new reskilling initiatives targeting managerial roles
60% of PEO clients prioritize upskilling in compliance and regulatory training
52% of PEO employees reported feeling more engaged after participating in upskilling programs
49% of PEOs expect to increase training budgets by 15% in 2024
58% of PEOs believe upskilling improves overall client satisfaction
83% of PEOs see upskilling as crucial for adapting to automation in HR processes
66% of PEOs offer virtual training sessions to enhance employee reskilling efforts
40% of PEOs report a shortage of skilled trainers for internal upskilling initiatives

As the PEO industry edges toward an 8.2% CAGR through 2027, a surge in upskilling and reskilling initiatives—driven by 65% of companies reporting increased demand—are redefining how these organizations attract, retain, and empower their workforce amid accelerating digital transformation and industry demands.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

72% of PEOs have integrated mobile learning solutions for on-the-go reskilling
59% of PEOs utilize learning management systems with AI features to customize training

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

With 72% of PEOs embracing mobile learning and 59% harnessing AI-driven LMS platforms, the industry is clearly sprinting toward a future where reskilling is as accessible and personalized as a text message, ensuring no employee is left behind in the digital age.

Employee Development and Upskilling Initiatives

65% of PEO companies reported increased demand for professional development services in 2022
78% of PEOs consider upskilling as a key strategy to retain clients
54% of PEO employees participated in reskilling programs in 2022
70% of PEOs invest in digital upskilling tools for their workforce
42% of PEOs have launched new reskilling initiatives targeting managerial roles
60% of PEO clients prioritize upskilling in compliance and regulatory training
52% of PEO employees reported feeling more engaged after participating in upskilling programs
49% of PEOs expect to increase training budgets by 15% in 2024
58% of PEOs believe upskilling improves overall client satisfaction
83% of PEOs see upskilling as crucial for adapting to automation in HR processes
66% of PEOs offer virtual training sessions to enhance employee reskilling efforts
40% of PEOs report a shortage of skilled trainers for internal upskilling initiatives
75% of PEOs with active upskilling programs saw a 10% increase in employee retention
70% of PEO clients plan to increase their investment in ongoing employee education in the next year
55% of PEOs attribute improved productivity to their reskilling initiatives
68% of PEO employees reported acquiring new skills relevant to their roles after upskilling programs
80% of PEOs believe that continuous upskilling is necessary to stay competitive in the industry
45% of PEOs are integrating gamification into their training modules to improve engagement
62% of PEOs participated in industry-specific reskilling initiatives in the last year
54% of PEO employees have completed digital transformation training
69% of PEOs offer mentorship programs as part of their upskilling strategy
57% of small to medium PEOs are investing more in reskilling due to competitive pressure
49% of PEOs track the ROI of their upskilling initiatives regularly
67% of PEOs are adopting e-learning platforms to facilitate ongoing reskilling
48% of PEO employees say they feel more capable after participating in reskilling programs
59% of PEOs report that reskilling programs help reduce employee turnover
35% of PEOs are partnering with external training providers for specialized upskilling courses
61% of PEOs are incorporating soft skills training into their reskilling suite
80% of PEOs see upskilling as essential for future-proofing their workforce
66% of PEOs have a dedicated budget for skill development programs
53% of PEO employees feel more prepared to handle industry changes after upskilling
49% of PEOs use data analytics to identify skill gaps and tailor training initiatives
74% of PEOs believe reskilling enhances employee morale
69% of PEO staff engagement programs include upskilling components
63% of PEOs target industry compliance updates as part of their training focus
45% of PEOs have increased their digital literacy training offerings over the past year
50% of PEO employees say upskilling makes them more confident in their roles
78% of PEOs report that continuous learning programs contribute to competitive advantage
60% of PEOs are implementing microlearning modules for quick skill updates
41% of PEOs report that their reskilling initiatives have directly led to new revenue streams
55% of PEOs believe upskilling reduces skills obsolescence risks
73% of PEOs report that leadership development is a core part of their reskilling efforts
67% of PEOs conduct regular skills audits to inform their upskilling programs
49% of PEO employees engaged in upskilling reported higher job satisfaction
81% of PEOs see employee reskilling as a strategic priority for 2024
60% of PEOs have adopted virtual reality training modules for immersive skill development
43% of PEOs report that reskilling has helped close skills gaps faster than traditional training
77% of PEOs invest in leadership and soft skills training as part of their reskilling programs
65% of PEOs report increased employee advocacy due to visible upskilling efforts
59% of PEOs use employee feedback to continually improve their upskilling programs
72% of PEOs have seen a measurable increase in client retention linked to effective upskilling services
55% of PEOs have launched reskilling initiatives specifically aimed at compliance and legal updates
48% of PEO employees believe that upskilling enhances their career growth prospects
69% of PEOs report that upskilling has contributed to improved operational efficiency
83% of PEOs prioritize digital skills training in their reskilling efforts
61% of PEOs have created internal e-learning content tailored to their industry needs
58% of PEOs are exploring AI-driven personalized training paths for employees
74% of PEOs report completing at least one large-scale reskilling initiative in the past year
49% of PEO employees feel more committed to their organization after participating in reskilling efforts
77% of PEOs have strategic goals focused on increasing workforce agility through upskilling

Employee Development and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

With 83% of PEOs viewing upskilling as vital for adapting to automation, the industry is not just chasing competitive edge but actively trying to ensure employees don't become obsolete in the race toward workplace evolution.

Industry Certifications and Professional Development

62% of PEOs utilize industry certifications as part of their upskilling programs

Industry Certifications and Professional Development Interpretation

With 62% of PEOs incorporating industry certifications into their upskilling strategies, it's clear that the professional employment industry is betting on credentialed expertise to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving workforce.

Market Growth and Demand Trends

The global PEO market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% through 2027, driven by upskilling needs
73% of PEOs reported an increase in demand for leadership and management training

Market Growth and Demand Trends Interpretation

As the PEO industry surges with an 8.2% CAGR through 2027, the rising demand—marked by 73% of providers seeking more leadership and management training—underscores that the future of workforce success hinges not just on growth, but on upskilling at every tier.