Future of Work | Abhijit Bhaduri

August 11, 2025

Smiling group of young professionals with the text "Indian IT Outsourcing Industry" in bold red, embodying growth and collaboration vibes.

August 11, 2025

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Indian IT Outsourcing Industry Will Do It Once Again

Indian IT outsourcing is under threat as the sector contends with shrinking market share, automation of lower-skill jobs, increased global competition, and a critical need to reinvent both talent pipelines and business models. The evidence from 2025 shows momentum shifting toward specialized skills, AI-driven operational models, and a requirement for […]

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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UpGrad: What Professionals Want

Half of India’s workforce didn’t participate in formal skilling last year—not due to lack of interest, but due to poor access (66%) and irrelevant content (34%). upGrad Enterprise’s latest report, ‘Skilling Smarter: A strategic guide to training across generations,’ unpacks what’s broken in current workplace training strategies, drawing insights from […]

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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The Missing Linespeople

Humans make mistakes. In replacing them with AI we strip away the emotions that make a match memorable This year when you watch the Wimbledon matches, spare a moment to think of the linespeople. AI will replace the human. The linespeople are gone. We have made the game more precise […]

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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Grief is My Friend I Have Not Told Anyone About

Grief isn’t just what we feel when someone dies. It’s the ache of missed opportunities, the sting of status lost, the weight of meaning stripped away when our work world shifts without warning. In the workplace, grief wears many faces—and most go unrecognized. ये दुख काहे खत्म नहीं होता बे… […]

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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HR for Irrational Humans Ep 4: Dashboards Focus on Metrics – Not Behavior Change

The Fitbit Fiasco The company launched a wellness program. Everyone got a shiny Fitbit to help them track their 10,000 steps. The goal: Employees who walk together. The dashboard shows leaderboards. Prizes await the winners. Week one looks promising. Step counts soar. The C-suite celebrates. By week three, the real […]

June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

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The AI Revolution: What Mary Meeker’s 2025 Report Means for Your Future

The AI Revolution: What Mary Meeker’s 2025 Report Means for Jobs & Skills Speed of Adoption Beyond Comprehension Perhaps the most startling finding is the sheer velocity of AI adoption compared to previous technologies. ChatGPT reached 90% of its current international user base in just 3 years, while the internet […]

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

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Global Trends & Insights

Tech is Adapted at the Speed of Trust

The gaslit streets of Manhattan shivered with anticipation on that frostbitten New Year’s Eve in 1879. Inside Menlo Park’s laboratory, Thomas Edison prepared his moment. A dozen investors, wrapped in fur coats and quiet scepticism, ascended a creaking staircase into darkness. Their gold pocket watches glinted as the door shut […]

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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Healthcare Shows What Matters Most: Trust Matters More Than Technology

The Human Side of AI in Healthcare: Why Trust Matters More Than Technology Imagine this... You’re not feeling well. You go online to book a doctor’s appointment and the first available slot is 59 days away. Nearly two months. Now imagine if an AI tool could look at your symptoms, […]

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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Global Trends & Insights

Sovereign AI: Why Control Over Culture Matters to Every Nation

Countries once competed to control oil, now they’re racing to build and control their own AI. It is their only chance to control their culture. Because AI isn’t just about tech or gadgets. It’s about culture, values, and control over what people see and believe. Imagine if your entire country […]