The Cost of Overlooking the Value of Upskilling and Reskilling Employees

Businesses that fail to prioritize upskilling and reskilling their workforce are putting themselves at a significant disadvantage. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt and stay ahead of the curve is paramount. By investing in the continuous development of your employees, you unlock a wealth of benefits that can propel your organization to new heights.

Neglecting to upskill and reskill your team means missing out on the opportunity to enhance productivity, foster innovation, and maintain a competitive edge. Employees who are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge are better positioned to tackle complex challenges, identify new opportunities, and drive business growth. Conversely, a stagnant workforce can quickly become a liability, struggling to keep pace with industry changes and technological advancements.

The Hidden Price Tag of Ignoring Employee Upskilling and Reskilling

Decreased productivity, high turnover, lost revenue: The Tangible Costs of  not reskilling employees

Businesses that fail to prioritize employee reskilling and upskilling do so in their jeopardy. The price tag of this oversight may not be immediately apparent, but it can have devastating long-term consequences for your organization.

  • Neglecting employee reskilling leads to a skills gap that manifests in falling productivity. As workers struggle to keep up with evolving job requirements, output suffers, projects stall, and deadlines are missed. This translates directly to lost revenue and a competitive disadvantage.
  • A stagnant workforce breeds disengagement and high turnover, robbing you of your most valuable assets. Top talent will seek opportunities elsewhere where their growth is prioritized. Employees who feel their skills are becoming obsolete will inevitably seek greener pastures.
  • The costs of recruiting, onboarding, and training replacements can quickly add up, eating into your bottom line.
  • As technologies advance and industries evolve, the skills required to succeed will continue shifting. Employees who lack the ability to acquire new competencies will quickly become obsolete, hampering your company’s agility and competitiveness.

Why invest in Comprehensive Employee Training Programs

Investing in employee training is a strategic move that can yield significant returns for companies. By upskilling and reskilling their workforce, organizations can foster a more capable, adaptable, and engaged team that drives business growth. So why should businesses invest in employee training?

  • Employee training enhances productivity and efficiency: when employees are equipped with the right skills and knowledge, they perform their tasks more effectively, leading to improved output and reduced errors, and translates to cost savings and a stronger competitive edge.
  • Training demonstrates a company’s commitment to its employees’ professional development hence fostering a sense of loyalty and job satisfaction, reducing turnover and attracting top talent. Skilled and motivated employees are more likely to contribute to the company’s long-term success.
  • By proactively training employees, companies can future-proof their workforce and maintain a competitive advantage. Investing in employee training can prepare an organization for future challenges. As industries and technologies evolve, the ability to adapt and stay ahead of the curve becomes crucial.
  • The return on investment in training for any forward-thinking organization is undeniable; in today’s dynamic business landscape, companies that prioritize employee training will be better positioned to navigate change, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth.

Are you tired of seeing your employees struggle to keep up with the demands of your business? It’s time to invest in their professional development and watch your organization soar. Our corporate training service is designed to transform your workforce to develop the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their roles and drive your company’s success. 

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Jackie.W. Murage

Associate- Corporate Services

As an Associate-Corporate Services, Jackline leads client relations, helping organizations develop strong corporate strategies. She brings relevant experience in the role of helping clients develop and implement corporate goals and objectives, formulate corporate strategies around their capital resources, achieve optimal strategic mix, and sustain a healthy risks-return balance.

Jackline holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management; Finance and Banking from Maasai Mara University

Diana Kiarie

Manager- Accounts and Financial Reporting

Diana serves as the Manager of Accounts and Financial Reporting and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a specialization in Accounting from Mount Kenya University. Additionally, she possesses a diploma in Business Management from the University of Nairobi. Currently pursuing CPA
Advanced Level, Diana has over five years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, and taxation for the firm, significantly enhancing strategic financial management activities.

CPA Gitau Nahashon

Senior Managing Partner

CPA Gitau Nahashon is an accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 21 years of experience in the fields of accounting, tax, audit, advisory, corporate governance, and business consultancy. Nahashon is the founding partner of GK Nahashon & Company, a rapidly growing medium-sized audit firm located in Rosslyn, Limuru Road.

He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), and the Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya Chapter (IIA). CPA Nahashon is a passionate accountant, financial analyst, tax litigant, and advisor as well as corporate finance advisor. All this emerges from his background of Bachelor of Commerce, Finance, and Accounting as well as his professional training as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) coupled with his many years of hands-on experience. He is a licensed practicing auditor and consultant with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. He is an MS Excel enthusiast having trained several high-ranking finance professionals in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting using sophisticated Excel functions and formulae.

CPA Nahashon is a certified QuickBooks pro advisor, a position he uses to offer support in QuickBooks online as well as advise clients on the usage of QuickBooks for their accounting, payroll, and inventory management. This certification increases the confidence that clients have in our expertise in automated accounting software.

CPA Nahashon is extremely zealous of compliance, he has worked for several employers and private clients shepherding them to remain compliant with the regulations, policies, and guidelines of various regulators. As a risk and compliance professional, CPA Nahashon has brokered many deals and structured compliance highways for many organizations.

CPA Nahashon has enjoyed a thriving career in the private sector where he served in various capacities within the manufacturing, real estate, educational, and banking sectors. His major accomplishments include overseeing effective system migration, automation of MIS, conducting gap analysis for new CBK guidelines, successful acquisition structure, corporate governance training, financial reporting, training advanced MS Excel, successful audit engagements, setting up a successful microfinance company, several successful funding proposals among others.

This professional accountant has held the hands of many start-ups until they are mature with huge turnovers. He has mid-wifed micro enterprises to become medium-sized entities some of them with balance sheet of over Kshs 1B. He has successfully transitioned chamas to birthing enterprises that are current industry and market leaders.

He has served in various boards of academies, schools, SME’s and serves in advisory board of a thriving business in the service industry. He is currently a board chairman in one of the SME’s he serves as an independent director. He is an astute leader with impeccable people leadership skills and serves the community in several leadership positions transforming lives and offering hope to the destitute.