Wong shared that upskilling and reskilling employees has become more important amid the pandemic. EY employees are encouraged to acquire skills in design thinking and robotics, and a pursue an accredited MBA. This article is part of a series called "Leaders by Day," which takes a look at how prominent business leaders are tackling various challenges in today's economy. There's no doubt that the business world is evolving rapidly. Business leaders have had to adapt to the current climate by making budget cuts, investing in data analytics and AI technologies, and building new partnerships with vendors. But Jeff Wong, the global chief innovation leader at Ernst & Young (EY), thinks the best thing leaders can do right now is invest in employee growth.