Tag: World Economic Forum
Analytical thinking highest priority for skills training in 2023-27
Before 2027, six out of every 10 workers will need training. However, only half of them seem to have access to appropriate training opportunities...
AI & ML specialists first on list of fastest growing jobs:...
Did you know that the fatest growing job today is that of artficial intelligene (AI) and machine learning (ML) specialists? On the list of...
TCS, Infosys join alliance against racism at work
The founding members include 48 organisations representing 13 industries, with more than 5.5 million employees worldwide and headquarters in three continents
Infosys and Tata Consultancy...
85 mn jobs will be lost, 97 mn created by 2025
While it is true that the increased use of machines will do away with 85 million jobs in the next five years, it is...
HR of the future has to adopt robotics and accelerate technology
An analysis by Forbes and the World Economic Forum reveals that the future workplace, especially the human resources department, will have to focus on...
Time for women to lead organisations
Women leaders should be the norm rather than the exception.
Why India is at the bottom of Human Capital Index?
According to Human Capital Report released by World Economic Forum 2016, on June 28, India ranks at the top of the bottom quartile of the Index – 105 of 130 countries.
Major job-market transformation in five years: World Economic Forum
New skillsets will be required to thrive in the new landscape, attributed to new fields, such as artificial intelligence, machine-learning, robotics, nanotechnology, 3-D printing, genetics and biotechnology.
The world is heading towards a major job and talent crisis:WEF
There are currently over 200 million jobless people across the globe.
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...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
Granting childcare leave is Constitutional duty: SC
The Supreme Court recently observed that denying childcare leave or CCL to women is a violation of Constitutional Duty. It stated that childcare leave...
Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul
Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...
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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....
