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Saturday, 9 September 2023

HR Learning: 08 Sep, 2023

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Teachers' Day: 5 key areas where Gurus & Mentors will always outperform AI

Even as AI excels in crafting personalised learning journeys, it's our educators who imbue the learning process with the invaluable human touch, making it genuinely rewarding, shared the Senior Director from Dell Technologies on this Teachers' Day. In a world where technology races forward at a breakneck pace, businesses are under immense pressure to maintain their competitive edge. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of corporate education. The ascent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has piqued interest in how this cutting-edge technology can revolutionise corporate learning strategies. While some companies have fully embraced AI's potential, others are in the process of catching up. 

However, this doesn't dwell on what AI is capable of achieving. Instead, it focuses on who can consistently outshine AI, no matter how advanced it becomes. We're shining the spotlight on our gurus, teachers, and mentors, who are truly irreplaceable. As Teachers' Day approaches and the AI buzz continues to permeate our discussions, let's take a moment to pause and appreciate these invaluable founts of knowledge, who have and will consistently outperform AI.

1. Incorporating motivation and adaptability

2. Extracting meaning

3. Shaping the growth trajectory

4. Nurturing empathy and personal connection

5. Promoting moral integrity

 

Expanding on this, the Senior Director from Dell Technologies emphasised the significance of “personalised training that encompasses essential human attributes such as motivation, adaptability, empathy, and emotional support. Teachers and mentors play a pivotal role in nurturing qualities like curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical character, which are inherently human and cannot be replicated by algorithms.” 

On this Teachers' Day, let's take a moment to reach out and say Thank You to those who have lit the path of knowledge before us. Your influence continues to ripple through our lives, and we are forever grateful. 

Happy Teachers' Day! 


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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories wins the Learning Champion Award

Learn more about how Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories invested in the learning and development of their employees by connecting them to relevant and applicable skills. The pandemic brought up an employee need for self-development and learning, and this aligned with the organisation-specific goals centred around digital acumen development and language learning. Hence, the LinkedIn Learning platform worked very well to build digital acumen because it was easy to institutionalise, with world-class content and easy integration with existing learning technology infrastructure. Being a great brand, it would need minimum selling. 

As a winner of the “Learning Champion” category for “over 10,000 employees”, Sachin Gaur, Global Head – L&D, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories talks about how they could create a democratised learning ecosystem of content that could cater to any skill that people would need within the Pharma and Manufacturing ecosystem. This video highlights how Dr. Reddy’s was able to: 

·       Accelerate and achieve the business goals of having a significant number of skilled people in the areas of 3DS data, digital and human-centric design

·       Develop specific skills and knowledge around areas like artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital marketing, data analytics, industry 4.0 and others

·       Enable access to great content, for learners to self-adopt learning 

·       Scale up the content reach, and integrate the platform into the learning technology in a flexible manner

·       Build individual learning commitments and achieve learning goals by leveraging features such as e-mail nudges 

·       Cultivate an uninterrupted culture of learning, complete with organisation-wide positive feedback

LinkedIn Talent Awards is a data-driven recognition awarded by LinkedIn to companies based on their utilisation of LinkedIn Talent Solutions and activities on the LinkedIn platform. The 2022 edition recognises the companies leading the future of work by demonstrating remarkable adaptability, innovation and creativity throughout one of the most challenging years for talent.

 

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HCCB to train 25,000 Indian women in financial and digital literacy

 

Through this initiative, HCCB aims to bridge the gender gap in financial inclusion and promote tech adoption among women across the country. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), a leading beverage company, has announced its collaboration with the Y4D foundation as part of a skills development initiative for nearly 25,000 women in financial and digital literacy.

Through this initiative, HCCB aims to train women from diverse backgrounds across the country and bridge the skills gap in financial and technological knowledge.

Himanshu Priyadarshi, Chief Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Officer of HCCB commented, "A key element of the culture at HCCB is to ensure an equitable environment, not only for our employees but also the communities in which we operate. By boosting these women's financial literacy and digital competence, we hope to contribute to the country's economic growth. We believe that the financial and digital inclusion of underserved women is essential to unlock the economic potential of India. This effort also aligns with PM Modi's recent call for women-led development and the importance of technology in fostering inclusivity and driving positive change in his several G20 addresses."

Gaurav Sharma, Chief People Officer of HCCB, further explained, "At HCCB, people are at the core of what we do, whether it's our employees or the communities in which we operate. For us, empowering women isn't confined to HCCB as an organization but extends far beyond society, thus creating sustainable progress. The training sessions will work as impactful conduits to uplift and equip these 25,000 women with the required digital and financial skills and create a ripple effect of positive change in the larger community. We're glad to play a part in creating a more empowered, inclusive, and resilient society."

The training programme will cover essential concepts in financial literacy, including Banking Basics, Account Opening procedures, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) training, Investment Guidance, and Net Banking. Additionally, it will encompass Government Schemes for women such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and Nari Shakti. Furthermore, as part of the digital literacy programme, these women will receive training in Mobile Banking, Digital Market Linkage, and Cyber Safety and Security, providing them with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital era. The sessions will be provided in a traditional classroom setting at selected locations only.

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