HR Learning: 25 Aug, 2023

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Skills shortage biggest challenge in tech sector say 38.3% firms

To handle the issue, almost 62 per cent employers are bearing the cost of their employees’ upskilling programmes. That Indian tech companies are depending more and more on upskilling their existing workforce to bridge the skills gap is clear from a recent report. Not surprising, because more than 38 per cent companies in the tech space admit that the biggest challenge in the tech sector is the shortage of skills. So, what are employers doing about it? As per the survey, almost 62 per cent of the employers in the tech space are relying on ‘quiet hiring’ rather than on fresh talent. That means, companies today are more willing than ever before to invest in the upskilling of their existing employees.

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IBM & DGR to empower ex-servicemen to pursue corporate careers

The collaboration will help train and upskill ex-servicemen and give them a chance at a second career. IBM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), to offer job opportunities to ex-servicemen into the civilian workforce. With this tie-up, IBM aims to narrow the gap between military service and civilian employment, by providing veterans with job opportunities for professional growth and personal development. The two entities will together identify ex-servicemen with skills and aptitude suitable for various open positions within IBM and its affiliates. Once the candidates are assessed and shortlisted, IBM will use its own resources to hiretrain and upskill these ex-servicemen for suitable roles.

 

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Microsoft, MSDE tie up to train youth in digital, cybersecurity skills

Through this collaboration, thousands of students and teachers will be trained in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, web development and cybersecurity skills. Microsoft has entered into an agreement with the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to offer training to students and educators at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skills Training Institutions (NSTIs) under the Indian government. This tie-up will see Microsoft offering a training and courses in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, web development and cybersecurity skills to almost 6,000 students and 200 teachers.