Across the United States, companies are grappling with a widening talent gap. In fact, 77% of organizations report being impacted by the IT skills gap, with 56% noting upskilling and reskilling as the No. 1 strategy for closing this gap. Digital acceleration, new customer expectations, and emerging technologies have created demand for skills that traditional workforces struggle to supply.  

In this context, workforce strategies must evolve. It is no longer sufficient to fill roles reactively; organizations must build resilient, adaptive teams that can learn continuously and respond to change. To achieve this at scale, US enterprises are increasingly turning to global partnerships that complement local capabilities while unlocking broader access to skills. This is where the best-shore model comes into play. 

The Challenge of Upskilling at Scale 

According to the 2025 Future of Jobs Report, 44% of workers will need to upskill or reskill over the next 5 years due to technological change. Upskilling is now central to long-term competitiveness, but for many organizations, scaling it effectively poses significant hurdles: 

• High Costs: Training programs, reskilling bootcamps, and continuous development initiatives are resource-intensive. For enterprises operating across multiple business lines, costs rise quickly. 

• Retention Risks: Companies fear investing in talent only to see employees take their new skills elsewhere. Retention strategies must run parallel to upskilling efforts, adding another layer of complexity. 

• Limited Local Talent Pools: In many US markets, the demand for digital skills far outpaces supply. Even with strong upskilling, finding the right expertise in the right timeframe is often difficult. 

• Pace of Technological Change: Cloud computing, AI, and automation evolve rapidly. Internal training often struggles to keep up, leaving workforces behind the curve. 

Balancing day-to-day productivity with the long-term transformation of the workforce requires new approaches: ones that blend cost-efficiency, flexibility, and continuous learning. 

Best-Shore: A Strategic Model for Workforce Upskilling 

The concept of “best-shore” extends beyond traditional offshoring or nearshoring. It is not about shifting work to the lowest-cost region, but about finding the right mix of talent, geography, and expertise to achieve business outcomes efficiently. 

A best-shore approach allows companies to: 

• Build hybrid teams that leverage global expertise while reinforcing local workforce initiatives. 

• Access specialized skills in areas where the US talent pipeline remains constrained. 

• Create scalable models that balance cost-effectiveness with innovation. 

For instance, while global partners may handle complex technical execution, US teams can focus on higher-value strategy, stakeholder management, and customer-facing innovation. The two groups reinforce each other: driving transformation faster and ensuring knowledge flows back into local operations. 

This model transforms outsourcing into a strategic workforce enabler, empowering companies to upskill at scale without carrying the entire burden alone. 

How a Best-Shore Partnership Future-Proofs Your Workforce 

Adopting a best-shore strategy can unlock powerful benefits for US companies facing the dual challenge of transformation and workforce development: 

Scalability 

Companies can quickly expand their access to specialized skills, reducing the bottlenecks that hinder digital transformation and innovation. This scalability ensures that upskilling initiatives match the pace of organizational growth. 

Cost Efficiency 

By leveraging best-shore partners, businesses can optimize training and recruitment investments, avoiding unnecessary overhead while accelerating results. 

Continuous Learning 

Knowledge transfer becomes a built-in part of operations. Global experts work alongside US teams, embedding new capabilities and ensuring learning is ongoing rather than episodic. 

Resilience and Innovation 

Diversified talent sources reduce dependency on limited local pools and provide organizations with the agility to respond to disruptions. A workforce that is globally connected and constantly evolving is far better positioned to lead in uncertain times. 

Partnering with CMC Global: Driving Scalable Workforce Upskilling 

For US enterprises considering the best-shore approach, choosing the right partner is critical. The model only works when the partner can align with your business priorities, scale alongside your needs, and contribute to both technical execution and workforce development. 

CMC Global brings this value to the table. 

Proven Best-Shore Expertise 

With a track record of supporting Fortune 500 clients across the US, APAC, and Europe, CMC Global has developed scalable delivery models that balance cost, speed, and quality. 

Holistic Workforce Approach 

Beyond outsourcing, CMC Global focuses on structured knowledge transfer, co-development, and upskilling pipelines that strengthen your US teams while extending their capabilities. 

Industry Specialization 

With experience in highly regulated industries such as BFSI and Healthcare, CMC Global ensures compliance and risk management are integrated into every engagement. 

Trusted Partnership Model 

CMC Global’s commitment to transparency, low turnover rates, and long-term collaboration has made it a reliable ally for organizations navigating digital and workforce transformation. 

At its core, CMC Global does not just provide capacity, it co-creates capability. By embedding global expertise into your workforce strategy, the company enables your teams to continuously evolve, innovate, and thrive. 

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