Leaders are looking for employees who can work with more flexibility and be ready to contribute as needs arise as they face a rapidly changing work environment. Qualities like this are essential for employers who want to prepare workers to take on a variety of roles throughout an organization. In other words, in a post-Covid world, everyone needs to be a utility player.

Companies that prioritize a skills-driven culture can get ready to weather unforeseen transitions and prepare for what comes next. But what defines a skills-driven culture? Why is it important to develop new skills and flexibility in the workplace? And how can employers build competencies within their teams?