Upskilling: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Apr 2026

News

IIT Kharagpur Unveils New Certification for Working Engineers

Apr 13, 2026

Barriers for Women in AI of Female Engineers Cite Time Constraints for Upskilling

A joint study released on February , , by Scaler and CyberMedia Research CMR has revealed a ...

News

Feb 26, 2026

Barriers for Women in AI of Female Engineers Cite Time Constraints for Upskilling

Upskilling at the Speed of Change HRs Role in GCC Excellence

When Greek philosopher Heraclitus propounded his philosophy of change being the only constant, somew...

Learning & Development

Jan 13, 2026

Upskilling at the Speed of Change HRs Role in GCC Excellence

Mid-Career Professionals Drive Record-Breaking AI Enrollments

As draws to a close, a massive gold rush for AI expertise has fundamentally resha...

Technology

Dec 27, 2025

Mid-Career Professionals Drive Record-Breaking AI Enrollments

Learning & Development

Bridging Skills Gap: Upskilling & Reskilling in GCC Talent Strategy

In FY24, India added over 1,700 Global Capability Centres (GCC), bringing the total count to nearly 3,000 – more than any other nation on the planet, according to data from global consulting firm Zinnov. Cumulatively, they generated $64.8 billion, with a CAGR of 9.8% – meaning, by 2030, GCCs in India will be generating close […]

Jul 21, 2025

Partnership

IIT Madras and Accenture Launch Skilling Programmes

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to deliver specialized skilling programmes aimed at preparing professionals for the rapidly evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape. The initiative brings together IIT Madras’s Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) and Accenture’s LearnVantage Software-Defined Vehicle Academy, with a shared goal […]

Jul 2, 2025

Survey & Report

IIT & IIM Upskilling Programs Witness Surge

With rapid technological advancements reshaping industries, working professionals are increasingly enrolling in upskilling courses offered by premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). These programs, covering artificial intelligence (AI), big data, electric vehicles, business management, and leadership, are designed to bridge skill gaps and ensure professionals remain […]

May 19, 2025

Human Resources

SV Nathan on HR Challenges, Trends and Priorities for Year 2025

Rendezvous with S.V. Nathan on HR Challenges, Trends and Priorities for Year 2025 Currently, S V Nathan is a Co-Founder and Chairman of Visara Human Capital Consulting, and earlier, he was a Partner and Chief People Officer at Deloitte India. S.V. Nathan brings over three decades of rich experience in HR management, spanning diverse industries […]

Jan 21, 2025

Partnership

Flipkart and MSDE Collaborate to Upskill India’s Youth

In a significant move towards skill development and youth empowerment, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has joined forces with Flipkart Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA). This strategic partnership aims to upskill thousands of employable youth across India, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The occasion was marked during Flipkart’s celebration […]

Aug 24, 2024

Skilling

Skilling – Types and Needs in a Dynamic Job Market

Skilling, Upskilling, and reskilling are important productivity enhancement, employee retention, and skill upgradation strategies on the part of the organizations, they enable expansion of the skills of the in-house talent and also in terms of employer branding to attract new talent. It also enhances the possibility of existing employees to accept new roles and responsibilities […]

Aug 6, 2024

Human Resources

Archana Krishna, CHRO & Co-founder Simplilearn on Future Skills

Archana Krishna is the Co-founder and Chief Human Resources Officer at Simplilearn, a leading online bootcamp for digital skills. Archana played an instrumental since the inception of the brand way back in 2010 and led the product and content teams before leading the global HR function. Alumni of IIM Calcutta, Archana started her career as […]

Aug 5, 2024

Learning & Development

Tailored AI training for personalized upskilling and reskilling paths

The AI is making heads turn and pop questions in everyone’s mind, making everyone reevaluate if their jobs can be redundant and HR is no exception to this journey. I feel nothing but delighted that HR function would get the technology uplift and enhanced investments to stay relevant with their practices for the right employee […]

Jul 9, 2024

Industry

Infosys Foundation aims to skill 48,000 students for employability

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, a non-profit organization, to increase the employability of young learners in rural India. This collaboration will aim to enable students pursuing engineering, arts, and science courses in tier 2 and tier 3 […]

Jul 3, 2024