Pearson to highlight importance of upskilling at KSA HR Summit and Expo

Pearson to highlight importance of upskilling at KSA HR Summit and Expo

Riyadh, KSA: Pearson, the world’s leading company for language solutions that enable businesses to recruit, develop and retain the best talent, will highlight the critical need for corporate upskilling at the upcoming HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two-day event, scheduled to take place on June 19 & 20, 2023, will bring together HR professionals, talent acquisition leaders, and managers from various industries across the region. Pearson will participate as a Learning Sponsor and share insights on the importance of continuous learning and the acquisition of future skills to successfully navigate the changing corporate landscape.

Pearson aims to support corporations in growing their workforce capabilities and will present their Corporate Language Learning Solutions at the HRSE event. This initiative provides solutions for talent acquisition leaders to accurately measure candidates' suitability, company managers to support employees' upward movement, and HR professionals to contribute to corporate initiatives. According to a McKinsey report, work experience accounts for 40 to 60 per cent of an individual's overall human capital value in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities that individuals possess. This implies that actively pursuing new skills can play a crucial role in advancing professional careers and increasing earning