Reskilling is not only valuable to companies that are still hiring, but it's also an important strategy for companies that have to reduce headcount. (Photo: Shutterstock)

It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the workforce across the nation and beyond. But the key for businesses to emerge from the pandemic successfully is to put talent at the top of the priority list, at least one report suggests.

Randstad Sourceright's "Talent Trends, COVID-19 & The Future of Work," released this week, analyzed trends that will be key for businesses to thrive in a post-pandemic economy, drawing from a global survey of more than 800 human capital and C-suite leaders across 17 markets.

According to the report, only 31% of those surveyed said their organization was completely prepared for a downturn in the economy. To position your business for success, the report suggests that making meaningful investments in human capital to build an agile, flexible workforce is key.