Around 30% of Sodexo’s clients across the globe are looking for services beyond meals and rewards. This includes categories such as health and wellness, upskilling and even wi-fi services at home.
Companies have already doubled their budget allocations towards reskilling and upskilling programmes. The share of expenses for such projects will only go up from here on, say industry experts.
Employees today need to develop crucial skill sets across diverse functional areas. Upskilling and reskilling, thus, aren't just mere buzzwords. They have become crucial in today's dynamic workplace.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led organisations to conduct a reality check in terms of their readiness to respond to such situations and operate successfully in a low or no touch, socially distant world.
The spread of automation is making roles more dynamic with jobs evolving at a faster pace than before. To survive and thrive, individuals will have to stay alert to emerging opportunities.