metrics can also be correlated to a financial metric that will help to calculate the roi of the upskilling programme in fact skilldevelopment programmes such as apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships can prove to be a winwin solution leading to improved productivity they can also function as strategies to reign in attrition and engage employees for a longer periodrapid developments in the world of work and the impending talent crunch have made it extremely important for organisations to find nurture and retain the best talent this skill strategy report will provide a good understanding of the factors that must be taken into consideration in the implementation of an effective skillaugmentation programme the insights derived from a tabulation of industry best practices will further help to inspire and empower chros to embark on a longterm mutually rewarding journey with their workforce in the wise words of greg harris president ceo of quantum workplace engaging the hearts minds and hands of talent is the most sustainable source of competitive advantagethe writer is cofounder teamlease