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Thursday, 8 February 2024

HR Learning: 9 Feb, 2024

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Ola cultivates future tech leaders with ‘Ola Technology Fellowship’ programme

This initiative, kicking off with a fellowship for AI researchers at IIT Bombay, aims to cast its net wider across various engineering disciplines and top institutions nationwide. Ola, a ride-hailing company, announced the launch of its ‘Ola Technology Fellowship’ programme, aiming to nurture future tech talent and propel India’s technological leadership. Commencing with AI researchers at IIT Bombay, the programme envisions expanding across engineering disciplines and top institutions nationwide. “Today, India stands at the precipice of a technological revolution,” declared Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal. “This fellowship embodies our commitment to cultivating a robust talent pool and pioneering future technologies, not just for India, but for the world.” “Today, India stands at the precipice of a technological revolution,” declared Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal. “This fellowship embodies our commitment to cultivating a robust talent pool and pioneering future technologies, not just for India, but for the world.”

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Microsoft, TNS India launch green skilling programme for youth employability

This initiative aims to equip underprivileged youth with essential green skills, bridging the gap between traditional education and the demands of the sustainable job market. Microsoft and TNS India Foundation have partnered to launch Microsoft Learning Labs, equipping youth with essential green skills for employability in the sustainable sector. This initiative addresses the gap between traditional education and industry demands, offering marginalised individuals a pathway to green jobs. The Labs, established at the PMC Group of Institutions in Hosur, provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for hands-on experience in renewable energy technologies such as solar and electric vehicles. The curriculum, approved by the Skill Council for Green Jobs, focuses on practical applications in these fields.

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Top 5 corporate L&D trends HR leaders suggest to look out for in 2024

From personalised skill development driven by AI to the fusion of technology and human empathy, the corporate arena is witnessing a paradigm shift in learning and development. The role of Learning and Development (L&D) has become pivotal in shaping a future-ready workforce. People Matters asked HR leaders of Siemens India, Cognizant, and Castrol India about the trends that are expected to influence the learning and development landscape in 2024. Shilpa Kabra Maheswari, EVP & Country Head (People & Organisation-HR), Siemens India identifies five key trends shaping the L&D landscape in India amid transformative technological advancements and evolving businesses:

1.     Learner-centric and Hyper-personalized Learning Pathways: Accelerating programs catering to diverse learning styles, preferences, growth mindset, and career aspirations.

2.     Ecosystem-Based Learning: Emphasising collaborative and community-based learning to gain diverse perspectives and accelerate learning experiences.

3.     Learning that Matters: Shifting focus from accumulating learning hours to learning that is nuanced to business goals, yielding significant business scale and impact.

4.     Collective Capability Building: Building workforce capability aligned with organizational growth, fostering innovative learning opportunities across the organization.

5.     Integration of Gen AI: Leveraging the power of Generative AI for personalized learning experiences, tailored content, and automation of repetitive tasks in the L&D process.

“As organisations navigate these trends, the common thread is the acknowledgment that learning is a key driver for building a future-ready and resilient organization. The fusion of technology, human empathy, and a commitment to continuous learning emerges as the cornerstone for success in the ever-evolving corporate landscape of 2024,” says Shilpa.

Saransh Agrawal, Global Head - Learning and Development, Cognizant, envisions a revolution in personalised skill development facilitated by AI in the dynamic space of learning and development (L&D). He emphasises the role of AI as a digital counselor, tailoring recommendations based on individual profiles, organisational demands, and career aspirations. “Beyond personalisation, the transformative aspect lies in empowering individuals to curate learning paths, create user-generated content, and showcase skills in unique ways. The delicate balance between technology and human interactions, marked by empathy and sincerity, defines a new playbook for profound learning experiences,” says Agrawal.

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