Man with tech concepts By internally retraining and redeploying employees, employers can arm their workforce with the skills needed to support the company through modernization and growth. (Image: Shutterstock)

Automation, AI and digital transformation promise business efficiency and growth. But without the right people and skillsets in place, these transformative technologies could be more disruptive than helpful to businesses.

Organizations need to start reskilling their current employees to match the needs arising from new technology adoption. If not, employers risk a mismatch between the skills employees possess and the skills business require — known as a "skills gap."

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