Around 30% of Sodexo’s clients across the globe are looking for services beyond meals and rewards. This includes categories such as health and wellness, upskilling and even wi-fi services at home.
A recent study by NASSCOM forecasts that the demand-supply gap of skilled talent will increase 3.5 times by 2026
Genpact, says its CHRO Piyush Mehta, harbours a culture of continuous learning created both from the top down and bottoms up.
Companies have already doubled their budget allocations towards reskilling and upskilling programmes. The share of expenses for such projects will only go up from here on, say industry experts.
Employees today need to develop crucial skill sets across diverse functional areas. Upskilling and reskilling, thus, aren't just mere buzzwords. They have become crucial in today's dynamic workplace.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led organisations to conduct a reality check in terms of their readiness to respond to such situations and operate successfully in a low or no touch, socially distant world.
The spread of automation is making roles more dynamic with jobs evolving at a faster pace than before. To survive and thrive, individuals will have to stay alert to emerging opportunities.
Skills that can’t be automated are valued.
Learning and development budgets are up, but learners aren’t happy. Here’s why.
The country is facing a grave unemployment and underemployment crisis and it’s only likely to become worse.
