Upskilling trends, how to encourage PTO use and more

Hi there, comms connoisseurs.

Let’s explore some notable stories from July 11-15, 2022 — and pull out a few timely, tactical takeaways along the way:

1. Upskilling trends you should be following

Studies show that offering robust upskilling programs is a major plus for employees. From data literacy courses to early-career development programs, providing employees with a way to level up their professional repertoire can increase retention and draw more jobseekers to your company.

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A new report from Preply identifies the most in-demand upskilling areas for American workers.

The four fastest-growing areas of interest are data science and visualization, digital marketing and data management and interpersonal management.