The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a rapid digital transformation across industries, highlighting the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce. This trend persisted into 2021, with employee learning hours nearly doubling compared to 2020. This increase can be attributed to job losses and resignations, resulting in knowledge gaps within companies that necessitated extensive training for remaining employees. The rise in technologies and the shift to a hybrid work model also required employees to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments. While large companies saw a significant increase in training hours in 2020, this trend extended to smaller and medium-sized businesses in 2021. This suggests a growing recognition across organizations of the importance of continuous learning and employee development. Companies are investing heavily in employee training, with learning expenses rising by 10.5% in 2021. Given the evolving skill gap and the dynamic nature of work, the ability to learn effectively has become a critical skill.