MARCH 20208killed workforce is one of the many crucial elements that contribute to industry to thrive and the same cannot be denied for the growth of the renewable energy industry in the country. Lack of appropriately skilled manpower has been identified as one of the most prominent challenges in hiring required personnel in the sector. Workforce development is an essential and ongoing process for organizations that ensures efficiency and cultivation of the dynamic nature of the workforce. But to dig deeper into the topic of workforce development we must first understand what the term `workforce' means.What is workforce? Workforce can be defined as the people engaged in or available for work, either in a country, area or in a particular organization or industry. It not only includes the total number of people employed in the armed forces as well as the civilian jobs but, also the unemployed people who are seeking a paying job. Workforce development is considered to be an interconnected set of plans and strategies that an organization internally formulates to meet employment needs. It may include the following:· Changes to culture· Changes to behavior· Changes to attitude· Changes to potential; and others.All these above-mentioned factors act as a force in driving the organization towards a positive influence that enables the achievement of a business' future success. The workforce is also often interlinked with employee development and is a vital pillar in business growth. Workforce development is achieved by first and foremost, preparing workers with the specific types of skills necessary for a specific type of job. Some of the major emerging technologies that can be taken into consideration while working towards the development of workforce are:1. Business IntelligenceBusiness intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and presenting actionable information to help executives, managers, and other corporate end-users make informed business decisions. In retail industries, this is a type of forecast that is essential when it comes to making decisions regarding the appointment of the right people during seasonal hiring.2. Cloud TechnologyCloud technology is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. If an organization is planning to adopt digitization, cloud technology is a must. It makes data storage much more affordable, practical, and hassle-free. SIN MY OPINIONTHE PRINCIPLES OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT By Ashish Khanna, MD & CEO, Tata Power Solar and President, Tata Power (Renewables)As an industry veteran with over 30 years of cumulative experience in project management and contracts in both India and abroad, Ashish is vested with the responsibility of growing Renewables business for the TATA Power GroupAshish Khanna, MD & CEO
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