​Striking the Balance between Technology & Blue-Collar Workforce

​Organizations placed little value on operational labor when capacity was great and demand low. Pay was low, pressure to perform was high and fear of losing one’s job was used to “keep workers in line.” Tools, if used, were aimed at measuring granular-level performance with an eye toward punitive actions.

​Operational labor management is evolving and technologies to support it are evolving as well. Companies need to take a holistic approach to capture the hearts and minds of operational labor. To find, keep and advance their best people, it is paramount for organizations to expand their view of labor and workforce management.

​Training, education and coaching become more important than simply penalising bad behaviour.

​In such a scenario, leaders must answer the following: What can we do to make our company an attractive employer? Are employees asking for things that we aren’t providing? Are our work environment and the tools employees have competitive? Are they yielding the results vital to drive organizational success at a larger scale?

​Join 150+ HR professionals of Bhubaneshwar as the top minds of the Human Resource world teach what it takes to bridge the gap between Technology and Blue-Collared Workers.

​Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap- Technology & Blue-Collared Staff

​Labor and workforce management tools are not new, but since their advent, the focus has been on white-collars. The Blue-Collared staff is fading into the grey area, as companies call tech applications “difficult” for them to leverage. The current landscape of HR tools, however, has vividly changed. Questions like- ‘Can the learning management system (LMS) provide the data that encourages employee engagement?’, ‘Are there tools that support coaching more than punishing?’ and more are being answered and technology is taking the centre stage in Tier 1 cities as Tier 2&3 are trailing behind, picking up the pace.

​The discussion will open with an exploration of the current landscape: In India, where 450 million people are employed in the blue-collar sector, only 17% have received formal training. Meanwhile, the rise of automation and AI threatens to disrupt 50% of repetitive manual jobs by 2030. Despite these figures, technology holds the potential to upskill workers and create new opportunities, provided that its integration is handled thoughtfully.

​Industry leaders and HR experts will share insights on how organizations can leverage technology to complement, rather than replace, the human workforce. Topics will include

​the importance of reskilling and upskilling program to prepare workers for new roles that require digital literacy.

​​What to Expect

• ​​​​Thought-provoking Discussions: Engage in insightful conversations about modern HR management strategies and the role of HR in driving business growth.

• ​​​​Networking Opportunities: Connect and exchange ideas with fellow HR professionals, industry leaders, and peers in an open, collaborative setting.

• ​​​​Industry Insights: Hear from experienced HR leaders who will share case studies and practical experiences about empowering employees and transforming HR practices.

• ​​​​Meet Industry HR Leaders: Seize this unique opportunity to meet and interact with HR leaders from various industries, gaining firsthand insights and understanding of their HR strategies.

• ​​​​Fine Dining Experience: Enjoy a curated selection of gourmet food, providing the perfect backdrop for informal discussions and networking.

• ​​​​Professional Enrichment: The conclave is not just about learning but also about enhancing your professional network. Meet like-minded professionals, form new connections, and deepen your understanding of the HR industry in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.

​​Note
1. Please note it's a closed door event and registrations are subject to approval by the organisers.
2. This is an invite-only event. On-spot registrations incur an INR 5,000 fee