For HR, automation increasingly affects workforce strategy. It vastly expands the potential of, and expectations for, HR analytics. Technology is transforming traditional HR functions such as hiring, training and benefits administration. And the execution of all this change demands a strong HR role.

The understanding and use of the power of automation may prove to be the dividing line between those who advance in the field and those who are marginalized and, eventually, automated out of their HR jobs.

As businesses seek more holistic strategies to prepare for the future of work, CEOs are turning increasingly to the human resources function to evolve rapidly and adapt to the changing demands. HR professionals are finding themselves at the front line of helping their organizations and leaders to drive technology absorption, foster innovation, enable new work models and, ultimately, attract, retain and develop the workforce of the future.

India ranks world’s third-largest in higher education next to China and the United States. Indian youth and workforce potential are likely to be the largest in the world by 2030.

A unique initiative launched by Avtar Group, India’s pioneer in the space of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, the Business is Good (BIG) aims to increase Women’s Workforce Participation in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by ensuring that 5,00,000 women enter the workforce by 2027.