WE NEED TO FUTURE-PROOF INDIA'S TALENT FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD

The accelerated adoption of digitisation post pandemic, and the demand for emerging technologies has increased the requirement of skilled employees. Qualities that companies consider valuable are changing along with the evolving needs of the IT industry. Sirisha Palepu, Director of People and Communities, Cisco India and SAARC, speaks about how the company is dealing with the issue of talent transformation

- Supriya Rai

SIRISHA PALEPU Director of People and Communities, Cisco India and SAARC

Emerging technology, evolving business models, and the uncertainty of what the future holds are disrupting our industry, shortening the lifespan of skill sets. According to Gartner, critical skills and competencies will be the number one priority for HR leaders in 2022. To prepare for this new future, reinventing what, how, and where you learn is critical. Trends such as globalization, digital transformation, resilience, and sustainability are shaping a new world representing both opportunities and challenges. As a result, it is essential for employees to be lifelong learners and become adept at leveraging hybrid models of skilling, not only to access the right resources but to prepare for a hybrid future of work.