Brent Colescott

Leading Innovation in Learning

Global HR Change

Global HR Change

Greetings from India! Typing at this moment in my hotel room there is a constant soundtrack of car horns from the highway. There’s definitely a local flare to driving here, much like in Mexico City – it’s intense! In both locations that’s just the way they drive. So, local character, but with global similarities. This experience is similar to what I’m seeing in HR, even here at Tech HR India. 

My trip over included most of Wednesday, hence the delayed post, possibly tinged with a bit of Jet Lag as well. I’m in New Delhi to attend and speak at Tech HR India, Asia’s Largest Tech and HR Conference. I can fully attest this event is HUGE. There is definitely a global audience here with many notable speakers, with a few from the U.S., including Josh Bersin. 

Walking around the event and listening to the some of the speakers, its very clear that what is happening in HR, relative to the HR Storm, isn’t just a U.S. event. It’s global! Speaking with some of the attendees and looking at the exhibitors, the issues are very similar to those highlighted in past posts:

·       Diminished Talent Pool

·       Joblessness of recent College Graduates

·       User Experience

·       Reskilling / Upskilling

While the U.S. and India have unique cultures and characteristics in their respective countries, the core issues as indicated above are the same. The Talent that is so desired is already employed, thereby increasing their value, and the impact of what they desire. While at the same time, College Graduates are not seen as “ready” for many positions that are open due to a lack of skillsets. Which turns to either a reskilling/upskilling of Graduates and/or an upskilling of teenage talent into the workforce. Sound familiar?

My keynote session is entitled “Talent Agility in an Emerging Workplace – Top Priorities for Talent Leaders.” Its an opportunity to share an overview of some recent research and trends that I’ve referenced in the HR Strom. Aligned with what we’re seeing above in the market, the research is telling just how unprepared and now motivated organizations are to address their HR Technology.

A Fosway report recently stated that 74% of organizations do not believe their HR Systems are up to meet the current needs of the organization or employees. 74%! That’s astounding. As research further breaks details, the CEB details the top three areas of focus CEO’s and CHRO’s have in that 74%:

·       HR Operations – ATS Systems

·       Employee Experience – Onboarding / Talent / Learning

·       Employee Productivity – Automation / Workflow / Process Improvement

Organizations know they MUST invest in significant upgrades to their HR Technology. The greater the demand from the employees of an organization, the greater the chances of success in the HR transformation. And judging by the record turnout here at Tech HR India, it appears the point is resonating – around the globe.