Reskilling and rethinking work: how to build a future-fit workforce

Purpose This paper sets out why reskilling is an essential element of an effective talent strategy and outlines the key steps to successful reskilling. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative review of methodologies and practices for reskilling is presented in this paper. Findings Reskilling is an essential organisational practice allowing employers to respond effectively to turbulent business conditions. Organisations need to engage in three priority actions: strategic workforce planning, adopting flexible work design practices and developing targeted upskilling and reskilling programmes. Originality/value This is a synthesis of a variety of ideas about how to approach reskilling and reflects practices adopted by organisations.