HR Glossary

What is Upskilling?

Training employees in new skills to improve performance in their current role, closing skill gaps created by evolving technology, market shifts, or changing job requirements.

Why it matters in hiring

Upskilling comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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• USERRA
• Unfair Dismissal (UK / Australia)
• Unfair Labor Practice

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