Days seem to blend together. Afternoons suddenly turn to nights. Weekdays and weekends become interchangeable. Our concept of time has been completely disrupted, making it simpler than ever to work (or think about work) nonstop. Many of us are struggling to balance the responsibilities of work and child care while dealing with the stress of […]
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This section contains research based insights on themes around the talent ecosystem, about HR practices, workplaces, emerging trends in the talent space.
2020 has made irreversible changes in our lives and businesses. No one could have predicted the disruption that the pandemic has caused. COVID-19 has propelled the field of HR forward reversing some trends, making big shifts, and most significantly creating an opportunity for rethinking and resetting how we design work practices that best serve all […]
Soft skills, also known as interpersonal or people skills, have become extremely valuable in the workplace in the 21st century. A World Economic Forum report states that “The top skills and skill groups which employers see as rising in prominence in the lead up to 2025 include groups such as critical thinking and analysis as […]
We (JK Technosoft Ltd.) had announced the closure of our office starting from March’2020 and later it got extended indefinitely keeping in view the situation as well as the government’s instructions. As an organization, we too had to face the uncertainty of market conditions.During the initial days, our concern was to keep the customer billing […]
With a large team distributed across the globe, Karen Hassman, VP of Global Tax Content at Avalara, saw a great opportunity during the coronavirus pandemic to go on a 6-week virtual tour and connect with her global teams. Here are her thoughts on leadership lessons and key takeaways from her virtual tour experience . When […]
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Opportunities in Data Science
The number of vacancies for data science jobs on the top job portals in India increased by 53% from when India eased the lockdown restrictions on June 8 to Nov 30
The integrated workplace management system market size was valued at USD 2.34 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 5.78 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2020 to 2027
The total FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) inflow in India was $35.73 billion from April to August, the highest ever for the first five months of a financial year. But why are foreign investments so important for a country?
The Covid pandemic has hit the fitness industry with an axe. Gymnasiums, along with spas and salons, were the first ones to close when lockdown was first announced. Some of them have shifted their business online while others had to shut down.
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Future of EdTech in India
In spite of enthusiasm around digital learning, adoption of educational technology (EdTech) has mostly been piecemeal. This situation has been drastically changed by the Covid pandemic. Almost overnight, educational establishments around the world were forced to adopt digital learning
While hiring continues to improve, competition for jobs is easing, and the digital divide is narrowing, suggesting a recovery in hiring for the non-tech sectors.
It is a well established fact that Indian education system needs reforms. Yet no major step had been taken in a long time to make any substantial change in the system…To address the challenges faced by educational system of the country, the Indian government has recently formulated New Education Policy, 2020
It won’t be far from the truth if we say that Covid-19 has affected not only the health but also the wealth of the world. Due to the lockdown across the globe, the overall economy of the world has unfortunately gone down. Amidst all, few industries were affected more than the others. Here are some […]
According to the India Skill Report (2019), only 45.6% of the youth graduating from educational institutions are employable. This reflects the massive shortage of skilled workforce in the country. To tackle the situation and help job seekers enhance their skills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has recently entered in partnership with global […]
The death of an unarmed black man George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, U.S last month has once again sparked a debate on how racial discrimination still prevails in our society. The death of Floyd has started a row of protests across the United States and people have now taken to the streets demanding […]