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Workforce Development - Fixating the Skill Gap & Industry Needs

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Anamika Sahu, Managing EditorOnce considered as the poor cousin of education, Workforce development has grown to gain a full-fledged identity for itself. Corporates hesitant of even considering workforce development today invest a considerable chunk of their budget in improving, sharpening, and making their employees industry knowledge edge. Serving dual functionality, workforce development further enables individuals to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes for gainful employment or improved work performance.While university education is n’t proving enough for a student's survival in
the industry from day one, hence with an aim to provide targeted education, training and employment support services, workforce development is empowering universities, training institutes and governments to understand and anticipate the changing skill demands and build tools that bring together job seekers and employers.

But the success factor likes in a properly constructed workforce development plan, which results in improved skills and knowledge, motivation, attitudes & career options, smarter working, reduced employee turnover and thus business cost, whilst enabling organizations achieve their set targets. But before opting for it, corporate needs to identify the skills gap, especially during a shift in technology adoption or organizational change like expansion. Workforce development plays a pivotal role in making these shifts smooth and hassle free.

Understanding that the need for workforce development is more than ever important in the current days, siliconindia has shortlisted ‘10 Most Promising Workforce Development Service Providers’ who are champions in working as an internal workforce development team rather than an outsourcing partner. The list is carefully constructed with the motive to get you the best of the providers and help you achieve your workforce development goal.
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