As organisations invest heavily in AI, automation and workforce transformation, many are facing a growing challenge: how to build future-ready skills while simultaneously reducing headcount. In this HR.com feature, Erin DeVito General Manager North America at Impact, explores the risks of treating learning as a short-term fix and explains why organisations must focus on developing adaptability, critical thinking and collaboration to succeed in an era of constant change.
"Upskilling isn't a pause button - it's a power-up. People stay, grow and contribute more. The key is what we teach."
Erin also highlights the importance of creating genuine pathways for growth, arguing that the future of work depends not only on developing skills, but on ensuring employees have opportunities to apply them in evolving roles.
Read the full article here.
Publication: HR.com
Date: June 2025
Type: Expert Commentary