In today’s market, finding the right tech talent can be a daunting task. COVID-19 has fundamentally transformed the way we work and identifying future-ready skills and cultivating a culture of continuous learning have become essential to building a workforce that stays ahead of the curve.
At TechSparks 202, Kaushik Das, Managing Director of JCPenney India, and Rakesh Ravuri, CTO and Engineering Leader at Publicis Sapient, shared their insights on critical challenges like these at a panel discussion on ‘Next-gen Talent: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow’.
The evolving workforce landscape
With the shift towards remote work becoming permanent, companies must rethink their strategies for attracting and retaining talent. Das said, “We are at a unique point where the workforce of yesterday is trying to upskill, while the workforce of tomorrow is determining what comes next.” This landscape shift has amplified the need for digital skills and a more proactive approach to workforce management.
Ravuri said the workforce has evolved …