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Upskilling involves acquiring more advanced capabilities that align with one's current role to address skill shortages, whereas reskilling focuses on learning entirely new abilities to transition into different positions. Reskilling enables employees to shift into new roles within the same organization, often by building on related skill sets--an approach that is becoming increasingly important as companies face ongoing talent shortages. We are currently amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, an era defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and automation that are transforming the workplace. This shift has increased the demand for a workforce equipped with high-level skills. To bridge the current skills gap, organizations must prioritize the development of talent and the cultivation of new competencies, making adaptability and continuous learning essential. To future-proof their operations, companies must make skills a central focus of their workforce strategies. Looking inward--by emphasizing internal talent development and mobility rather than relying solely on external recruitment--offers additional benefits, such as higher employee retention and engagement. This study will review some key literatures to analyse the gap in reskilling and upskilling for the employees of the automobile sector and to understand the alignment of future workforce for an industry ready workplace to meet the demands of the changing workplaces.