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Why layoff when you can 'upskill' existing workforce? (Baton Rouge Business Report) | LSU Online Newsroom | Articles

Jan 13, 2026
It is important to retain employees by providing training and professional development opportunities.

Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, LSU Online vice president, was recently quoted in a Greater Baton Rouge Business Report article titled Why layoff when you can 'upskill' existing workforce? This article highlights the importance of retaining employees by providing training and professional development opportunities.

Read the full article at www.businessreport.com/business/upskill-workforce-training-baton-rouge.

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