India has the capability to leverage its young and talented workforce to become the skills capital of the world. This aim has been supported by a multitude of government initiatives such as the National Skill Development Mission. Disruption in business models, increasing automation, and apprenticeships becoming common have resulted in a rapid pace of growth in the talent requirements of the industry.
With AI and Robotics emerging as indispensable skills for the next generation of jobs, employers have constantly implemented programs to upskill the current workforce. Similarly, a plethora of key insights have been consolidated into the Indian Skills Report 2018, after undertaking a comprehensive research of employment opportunities and the current talent pool in the Indian economy. It seeks to generate a bridge between the demand and supply sides of talent, in order to foster a coordination between expectations.
Key highlights from ISR 2018
- 49% positive hiring intent with 77:23 male female hiring ratio
- 69% of respondents felt that automation has some impact on the talent landscape
- New-age jobs emerging and being adopted vehemently
- Engineering professionals are the most employable cohort
How can this report help you
Candidates
Can plan their careers based on insights gained on he demand of the talent, in which sectors etc.
Employers
They can plan their future talent acquisition plans based on the insights gained on supply of the talent.
