Tag: upskilling
Skill gap biggest challenge in campus hiring: 66% recruiters
Is there a mismatch between talent and role? Clearly, there is. Why else are talented youngsters failing to find the right role? That too,...
IHCL upskilling initiative targets hospitality workforce needs
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality group, is on track to meet its ambitious target of training 100,000 youths for the industry...
Vivo to empower women in STEM
To empower women to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Vivo, the global smartphone brand, has introduced its latest digital initiative, 'The...
Cisco partners with Karnataka to bridge cybersecurity skills gap
Cisco has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka Innovation Technology Society (KITS). The collaboration aims to train 40,000 individuals in...
Tata Motors’ commitment to build EV capabilities in 5 years
With a focus on capacity building, Tata Motors, the Indian automobile manufacturer, is doing its bit to develop a future-ready workforce equipped with the...
Skills shortage biggest challenge in tech sector say 38.3% firms: Report
That Indian tech companies are depending more and more on upskilling their existing workforce to bridge the skills gap is clear from a recent...
Non-engineering student offered Rs 50 lakhs p.a. at Google
Harshal Juikar, an MSc student at MIT-World Peace University, Pune, has bagged a package of Rs 50 lakhs per annum from Google. Despite being...
Tech Mahindra is upskilling staff, training 8,000 in AI skills
Clearly, TechMahindra is prepping for the future, and is ensuring that its employees are an integral part of its endeavours to be future ready....
Wipro employees will get increments based only on upskilling & reskilling
In future, employees’ increments at Wipro will be based on upskilling and reskilling. The company will no longer hire people with a 30 per...
80% IT professionals future-proofed their jobs by upskilling
That upskilling courses have been in high demand is a known fact. What with the pandemic resulting in job loss and offering professionals enough...
Karnataka Skill Connect Portal launched; to create 10 million jobs
The Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), in association with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), has launched the Karnataka Skill Connect Portal (KSCP), an...
Birlasoft tries to enhance & broaden employees’ knowledge base
Now, 12,500 employees of Biralasoft — the global enterprise digital and IT services company, which is part of the CK Birla Group — has...
Government of Goa to train 10,000 Goans in software development
As part of its Digital Goa Scholarship Programme, the Goa government has entered into a partnership with Bengaluru-based neo-university, Newton School. This partnership will...
Citi offers fully-funded degrees to employees
Citigroup will make it easy for its employees to get a college degree by funding the programme fully. Yes, Citi is offering free college...
Women form 36.1% of Wipro’s workforce, 22.2% of board of directors
That Wipro is serious about its mission to make the organisation diverse and inclusive in every sense of the word is clear from the...
145 jobs cut at FrontRow
FrontRow, the edtech startup, has laid off about 145 members of its team, that is, 30 per cent of its workforce. Maximum employees were...
Cummins India upskilling shop floor workers with professional degrees
Fostering a culture of continuous learning at Cummins India, the Company is sponsoring BTech and MTech professional degrees for its entry-level associates and shop...
74% HR professionals select learning partners based on comprehensiveness of course
Picking a good book requires some effort. From the content quality to the look and feel, we examine everything before paying for it. Organisations...
Tata Power DDL, Hitachi Energy India tie up to train people...
The industry feels the lack of qualified and suitable talent in the power sector, which has made Tata Power DDL — a power-distribution utility...
UFlex’s internal academy to ensure upskilling of workforce
The packaging industry is one of the few exceptions that saw growth during the pandemic. As people started to rely more on delivery systems...
Larsen & Toubro Infotech to expand team, take on 5,500 freshers
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) is gearing to expand its team by 5,500 freshers in the financial year 2022. It is working on increasing...
‘Upskilling can get us desired job’ say 94% women returnees
Women professionals who have been on a break are eager to rejoin the workforce. However, getting a job after a break can be challenging....
The great divide: How to bridge corporate India’s skills gap with...
In today’s dynamic corporate landscape, upskilling and reskilling employees is one of the key ways for organisations to build competitive advantage. In this article,...
Upskilling allows internal talent to fill 80% open roles at GE...
Reskilling or upskilling employees in order to ensure maximum productivity is a practice that many organisations follow to improve their attrition rates. Pramath Nath,...
Top 5 Indian IT firms will add 96,000 jobs, clarifies Nasscom
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has clarified that the Indian IT-BPM sector will continue to be a net hirer in...
Scaler to spend Rs 1 cr. to empower, upskill women techies
Edtech startup, Scaler, has announced the launch of Scaler Include, a programme aimed at enhancing female participation in India’s tech workforce. The programme offers...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family...
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
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ByteDance announces new buyback offers for global employees
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has unveiled an expansive buyback initiative for its employees beyond US borders. The company is offering its global...
TCS to open delivery centre in Brazil, create 1600 jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing to establish a new delivery centre in Brazil’s Londrina. The area is already familiar with the presence of...
Tesla to let go 14,000 employees globally
Tesla has announced a significant restructuring plan, resulting in a 10 per cent reduction of its global workforce, potentially affecting around 14,000 employees worldwide....
Kerala IT firms opt for long tests over traditional hiring methods
Discarding conventional hiring methods, information technology (IT) firms in Kerala are going for tests suited to the modern digital era, to gauge the suitability...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
