India’s forthcoming National Telecom Policy (NTP) sets an ambitious vision for 2030, aiming to double telecom exports and achieve universal connectivity. The policy seeks to raise the ICT sector’s contribution to GDP to 11% while drawing substantial investments into telecom infrastructure. Key priorities include generating employment in emerging technologies such...
The landscape of employment in India is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of the gig economy, a force that is reshaping traditional job roles and organizational frameworks. Illuminating this shift, a recent survey conducted by Nasscom in partnership with the job portal “Indeed” brings attention to the increasing...
One major issue that Indian industry is confronting at present is a shortage of skilled workforce. The deficit of skilled workforce is affecting business across various industries including construction, manufacturing, IT & Technology, transportation & logistics. Increasing preference for white-collar jobs over blue-collar jobs is one of the main reasons...
India’s job market is embracing Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, which are now becoming significant talent hubs, fueled by concrete facts and promising trends. Industries are breaking free from urban constraints, as seen in sectors like BFSI where Tier 2 cities show 82.02% junior hiring. A prime illustration is...
An increase in demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialists has resulted in new positions and job titles emerging and a greater emphasis on sustainable financing. The demand for ESG professionals increased by more than 223% in India between April 2019 and April 2023. Image Source: Pexels The growing...
In the current milieu, India is facing a dual challenge of low economic growth and high rates of unemployment. The resultant low levels of consumption further create a vicious cycle. The key to reviving employment is to spur investment from the industry in low-productivity sectors and further boost the startup...
Dr. Vandana Sonwaney , Director, SIOM, opines that edtech for adults—whether in the form of vocational skills, tertiary or higher education, or skilling for managerial growth—can make India’s workforce more competitive. Education and learning have a social fabric which develops a person holistically. Social skills are crucial for jobs and...
Nandu Nandkishore, Professor, Indian School of Business, cautions that new technologies, particularly automation and AI, promise a highly uncertain future for jobs. Individuals and societies that try to win in the world of tomorrow with the skills and attitudes of yesterday, are only preparing themselves for obsolescence. We live in...
Jobs of the future will reflect new technologies and paradigms with the rise in green economy jobs, roles in engineering, Big Data and AI as well as traditional roles that emphasise greater human interaction and people skills. With the unlocking of the economy post the lockdown, there is light at...
Ashutosh Gupta, India Country Manager, LinkedIn affirms that professionals have placed their faith in ‘learning’ to grapple with the new post-COVID reality, become future-proof, and stay productive during WFH. This is evident from the fact that LinkedIn Learning modules have seen an uptick of 176% in 3 months and around...
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