A STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF UPSKILLING AS A STRATEGIC TOOL TO BOOST EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY: IR 4.0

This research explores how upskilling affects employee commitment and productivity in South Indian car manufacturing. It examines how upskilling programs affect employee engagement and performance and if commitment mediates this connection. After surveying 250 workers, the study uses descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple regression, and mediation analysis to examine upskilling, commitment, and productivity. The data show that upskilling efforts boost employee dedication and productivity. Upskilling initiatives boost organisational dedication and productivity, according to the research. Mediation research shows that employee commitment mediates the upskilling-productivity link. These findings imply that investing in employee skill development improves worker skills and commitment, which boosts productivity. The report stresses the strategic value of upskilling in boosting employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. It acknowledges several limitations, including the cross-sectional nature of the data, the focus on a single industry, and the potential biases in self-reported measures, making further research necessary to establish causal relationships and explore these dynamics across contexts.