Definition
Providing employees training and development to improve their existing skills or learn new ones, supposedly preparing them for future roles before they inevitably jump to competitors.
Example Usage
We're investing in skilling up our analytics team on machine learning platforms.
Origin
Contemporary business jargon; emerged prominently in the 2020s as reskilling became industry focus
Fun Fact
Companies that invest in skilling up see 34% better employee retention than those that don't
Source: Learning and development terminology
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See “Skilling Up” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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