AHMEDABAD: Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) recently organized the HR Summit 2014 in collaboration with Aiesec, the world's largest student run organization.
The summit revolved around the theme of 'Re-defining employability for Gen Y'.
With diversity and inclusion gaining grip on corporate India in recent years, the need to handle a multi-generational workforce has become important for any industry. The speakers at the event included Bhupesh Chowdary, VP, business development, Adani
SEZ and Ports, Sahil Nair, president, Aiesec Ahmedabad and Shubhomoy Saha, director, School of Employability at Ethos HR among others. "It is about trusting the young work force; they are technologically very sound and efficient," said Chowdary.
Some challenges were shared by Haresh Chaturvedi, zonal HR head, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. "The importance of effectively managing a multi-generational workforce has become a challenge. Since India is going to be the youngest country by 2020, it is essential to understand the expectations of youth from the corporate front and vice versa. This will help understand both the generations and achieve a consensus to bridge the talent deficit gap," said Chaturvedi.
Aiesec also conducted a survey, in which it found; scope of growing in the organization was chosen by 95% of the total surveyed; 89% showed affiliation for a job and organization that gives them diverse roles; positive culture and energetic work environment was appreciated by 76% ; 42% said they would opt for a job in which their employers showed trust in them; 34% chose a good brand name and only 21% said they would look for salary and compensation perks in job.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com