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Fashion Industry Leaders on Upskilling Opportunities in the Workplace

BoF spoke to HR executives and talent experts at Alexander McQueen, On and Deckers Brands — global employers currently recruiting on BoF Careers — to understand what skills are most relevant to the fashion industry and how to upskill in them in the workplace.
A collaborative work setting with four individuals gathered around a table, each with a laptop or an open notebook. In the background, a chalkboard displays written text and sticky notes, suggesting ongoing project discussions or brainstorming sessions.
Upskilling offers tangible rewards to the employee. In the US, workers gained an additional 8.6 percent in annual income after participating in upskilling programmes as of June 2021, according to Gallup. (Pexels)

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