The Benefits of Digital Skills

Digital skills have come to stay, let nobody tell you otherwise. It is a welcome development. It seems like a novelty, however, it is not a new development but rather an evolving development.

Digital skills have become so crucial so much so that an individual needs to acquire them to remain relevant in today’s workspace.

According to International Telecommunication Union (ITU) data, despite the rapid growth in Internet penetration over the past five years, under half the world’s people (3.7 billion) still do not use the Internet. In their recent research, 87% of people use the Internet in developed countries, compared with 44% in developing countries. This has also helped in intensifying the skills gap and leaving consequences in its wake.

The coronavirus pandemic made us realize the importance of digital skills and the future of businesses.  Most businesses suffered during the pandemic because a tangible percentage of their workforce has little or no prior knowledge of basic digital skills.

Technology has made everything so much easier and acquiring digital skills should not be a problem.

So, here are the Benefits of Digital Skills

1. These skills are important for work because they can help you be more productive, efficient, and effective in your role. They can also give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs or promotions.
   Some organizations specifically look for candidates with strong digital skills, as they know these employees will be able to hit the ground running and add value to their team.
2. You know how to increase revenue and value.
   As a business owner or potential employee, you know that the point is to increase sales and pay. This has been made easy for those with a digital skill. Having a digital skill gives you a higher bargaining power than someone who is not digitally skilled. As a company you can enlarge your coast by reaching out to individuals and businesses that have an interest in the service you render, increasing your sales and revenue by offering better digital value
3. Tapping into the foreign market.
   You have not physically advertised to them but you can communicate with them, and deliver your goods and services to them without complications and delay.  You can meet up with the target and deliver on time while maintaining excellent quality. These people may never meet you but they could feel comfortable enough to trust that you can deliver. You can only have access to this market by improving your digital skills.  This is how you build a strong customer relationship.
4. Digital skills set you apart in today’s workspace,  the gap is so vast that having an individual with with these skills will help businesses and organizations as they progress in the digital world. Having the skills as an entrepreneur will also reflect the growth of your business. Remember, this type of skill is for everybody.