- By 2030, millennials will form 50% of the workforce, and the future will be shaped by technology designed to enhance their productivity, creativity, and engagement: Harjeet Khanduja, Senior Vice President HR, Reliance Jio
- As the average age of society declines and mental health challenges among the youth rise, HR professionals must prioritise training and support systems to create a healthier, more resilient workforce: Dr DM Pestonjee, Former IIM Ahmedabad Professor
- India is at a turning point where multiple generations coexist in workplaces and classrooms: Adi Rishabh Jain, Vice President, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, FEB 9
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University on Saturday organised a Corporate HR Meet in Ahmedabad. The event themed on ‘Multi-Generation Bharat’, brought together policymakers, academicians, and industry leaders to explore the evolving dynamics of a multi-generational workforce in India. Renowned experts such as Dr DM Pestonjee, Former IIM Ahmedabad Professor, and Harjeet Khanduja, Senior Vice President HR, Reliance Jio, shared their perspectives.
The experts shared thoughts about leveraging technology to bridge generational gaps, innovations in education for diverse age groups, and sustainable development for inclusive growth, as part of the Corporate HR Meet.
Thought leaders also shared insights on how businesses and educational institutions must adapt to the shifting demographic landscape.
Putting this in perspective, Harjeet Khanduja, Senior Vice President HR, Reliance Jio, said, “Hiring today is not just about finding the right people—it’s about adapting the way we work to suit new generations as well. By 2030, millennials will form 50% of the workforce, and the future will be shaped by technology designed to enhance their productivity, creativity, and engagement. Therefore, it is important for the work culture to evolve and processes to be enhanced for organisations to keep their workforce motivated and at the same time drive them to deliver their best.”
Dr DM Pestonjee, Former IIM Ahmedabad Professor, introduced the ‘3H Approach’—Hand, Head, and Heart—highlighting that COVID-19 added a crucial fourth ‘H’: Health. He drew parallels between the erstwhile world of industrialisation and that today.
“The pandemic has highlighted the importance of well-being in professional and personal spheres. As the average age of society declines and mental health challenges among the youth rise, HR professionals must prioritise training and support systems to create a healthier, more resilient workforce,” he explained.
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University has always remained at the forefront of fostering industry-academia collaboration. Taking this forward, Dr Ragin Shah, Provost, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, said, “We welcome industry leaders to partner with us in shaping the future of education and business. Together, we can create innovative solutions that cater to the needs of a diverse and evolving workforce.”
Highlighting the significance of such dialogues, Adi Rishabh Jain, Vice President, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, said, “India is at a turning point where multiple generations coexist in workplaces and classrooms. Through this HR Meet, we aim to drive meaningful conversations that prepare businesses and institutions for the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational Bharat.”
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University has always remained at the forefront of fostering industry-academia collaboration. Taking this forward, Dr Ragin Shah, Provost, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, said, “We welcome industry leaders to partner with us in shaping the future of education and business. Together, we can create innovative solutions that cater to the needs of a diverse and evolving workforce.”
Highlighting the significance of such dialogues, Adi Rishabh Jain, Vice President, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, said, “India is at a turning point where multiple generations coexist in workplaces and classrooms. Through this HR Meet, we aim to drive meaningful conversations that prepare businesses and institutions for the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational Bharat.”
