HR Learning: 15 Mar, 2024

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RDC Concrete ties up with BITS Pilani to enhance staff skills

The collaboration will help employees perform better in their existing roles and look forward to better opportunities in the future. RDC Concrete, the Indian manufacturer and supplier of ready mix concrete, has entered into an agreement with Birla Institute of Technology & Science–Pilani (BITS Pilani), to offer MBA and BTech programmes to its employees. Through this association, RDC hopes to contribute towards the enhancement of the overall skills and career possibilities for its employees and help them obtain the degrees they aspire to, for professional growth.

 

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Virtusa employees gain from master class on recruitment & advocacy

The global digital engineering and IT services firm invited industry leaders to speak to its employees and also give them tips on how to successfully foster a culture of advocacy, and navigate the digital landscape. Virtusa, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions, hosted an event for the benefit of its employees. The event was held in Hyderabad in collaboration with LinkedIn, and saw industry leaders from both entities speaking on various subjects. The highlight of the event was a master class on recruitment and advocacy. This master class delved into the intricacies of recruitment and advocacy providing participants with invaluable tips on how to optimise talent-acquisition strategies and foster a culture of advocacy within organisations. The speakers shared practical tips and actionable strategies, which empowered the participants to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and drive impactful change within their professional spheres.

 

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Who is a resilient HR leader thriving in the age of disruption?

The digital revolution, the growing need for workforce flexibility and upskilling, and the challenge of maintaining human touch in a tech-driven world present both exciting possibilities and significant challenges for HR leaders. To help navigate this evolving landscape, there is designed a LinkedIn Live event – a precursor to People Matters Are You In The List, powered by Aon.  This session featured Roopank Chaudhary (Partner and Chief Commercial Officer, India and South Asia at Aon), who unpacked key workforce trends with Naveen Narayanan (Global Head - Human Resources at Biocon Biologics) and Girish Menon (Head HR at Swiggy). Notably, Naveen and Girish are also ‘CHRO Coaches’ mentoring the candidates in one of the coveted stages of the award.