People Matters - October 2020

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Reimagining Workplace Learning
COVID-19 has forced us to restructure work; come up with new business models, revisit roles, set new priority areas, among others. The pandemic has also brought back the importance of reskilling and upskilling of resources as part of the larger business transformation in the wake of the crisis. As experts say, companies that continue to invest on training and offer learning opportunities for their talent will emerge as winners on the other side of this crisis.

The cover story of this issue attempts to decipher the new workplace learning paradigms that COVID-19 has pushed into the spotlight. The story attempts to dig into the new learning strategies and what it means for L&D leaders. It also talks about the role of talent professionals to build resilience for enduring learning and development sector and form improved learning culture in their organizations.

TO THRIVE AMID THIS CRISIS, COMPANIES MUST BUILD ON THE TRUST OF THEIR EMPLOYEES: AMD GLOBAL CHRO

THE IT INDUSTRY IS HIGHLY ADAPTIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVING. THESE ATTRIBUTES HAVE HELPED BIG TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, INCLUDING AMD, STAY PRODUCTIVE AND CONTINUE TO DELIVER THE PRODUCTS THAT CUSTOMERS EXPECT, SAYS ROBERT GAMA, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, AMD

9 mins

The pandemic offers an opportunity to build fairer societies and economies by investing in people: IMF's Kalpana Kochhar

The pandemic is likely to increase poverty and inequality, further painfully exposing the precariousness of work and the challenging prospects for the young of accessing opportunities they desperately need, says Kalpana Kochhar, Director, Human Resources Department, IMF, in an interaction with People Matters

10+ mins

Reimagining Workplace Learning

The pandemic has brought back the focus on workplace learning and organizations are forced to reimagine a sustainable future of workplace learning

9 mins

L&D teams need to rethink their strategy amid this crisis: CEO, Robert Walters APAC

Learning is the responsibility of everyone and not just the L&D team. Due to the virtual learning environment not being dependent on location, it has enabled learning to be accessible to a wider audience of people, says Toby Fowlston, Chief Executive Officer, Robert Walters, APAC

9 mins

Leaders should bridge skills gaps by cultivating people's core capabilities: Deloitte's Michael Griffiths

To provide a modern and highly impactful learning experience, organizations are rapidly adopting digital learning capabilities, says Michael Griffiths, Principal and Learning & Leadership practice leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP

7 mins

Covid-19 Has Accelerated The Need For Tech Competence: Dr. Josh Heniro

In today’s environment, strategic thinking and strategic analysis are skills that enable management accounting professionals to create greater financial value within their organizations, says Dr. Josh Heniro, Senior Director, IMA Southeast Asia, and Australasia

8 mins

Building for change: Pegasystems' MD Suman Reddy

In an exclusive interaction with People Matters, Suman Reddy, MD, Pegasystems India talks about how organizations can prepare for a post-COVID-19 world, how the pandemic has yet again highlighted the absolute necessity of digital transformation and automation initiatives across the sectors, and how technologies will evolve to make flexible work easier for employees and employers in the new normal

6 mins

The Emerging HR & Work Tech Startups

People Matters TechHR Singapore Startup Program 2020 gave an opportunity to 18 emerging HR and work tech startups to seek inputs from leading venture capitalists, investors, HR experts, and business leaders to make a dent in the world of work and HR Tech

3 mins

Speak leadership's language to gain their buy-in: Tigerhall CEO Nellie Wartoft

To truly enable learning and development in an organization, three things are required, according to Nellie Wartoft, CEO of Tigerhall: a well-designed program, a positive attitude by top leadership, and HR's ability to present it in business terms

7 mins

HR leaders need to lead with a HEART: CHRO, PepsiCo India

HR leaders need to lead with a HEART – Humility, Empathy, Agility, Reflective and Transformational, shares Pavitra Singh, CHRO, PepsiCo India, in an interview with People Matters

5 mins

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