Building a future-ready workforce has become a strategic priority for organizations navigating rapid technological change, evolving employee expectations, and global competition. Recognizing this shift, the Department of HRM & General Management at ISBR Business School organized a high-impact alumni interaction session titled “Building a Future-Ready Workforce: The New Rules of Talent Management.”
The session was delivered by Ms. Daisy Choudhury, Principal Consultant – Recruitment & HR Operations and a proud ISBR alumna (PGDM 2017–2019). The session brought together PGDM HR Specialization students for a deep dive into contemporary workforce and talent management practices.
Workforce Management Meets Talent Strategy
The alumni interaction was designed to bridge academic knowledge with industry realities. The key objectives included:
- Understanding current workforce and talent management trends
- Learning how organizations plan, schedule, and optimize employee productivity
- Gaining clarity on integrated HR processes such as performance management and compliance
- Exploring talent acquisition, development, engagement, and retention strategies
- Understanding how workforce management and talent management integrate to build future-ready organizations
The New Workforce Reality
Ms. Daisy highlighted that today’s workforce values flexibility, psychological safety, transparency, and growth opportunities. With AI-driven roles and hybrid work models becoming mainstream, HR leaders must rethink how talent is managed and engaged.
Workforce Management (WFM): Right People, Right Time, Right Role
Workforce management was explained as a structured approach to ensuring operational efficiency and employee effectiveness. Key pillars included:
- Workforce Planning: Aligning skills and manpower with business goals
- Resource Allocation: Assigning work based on skillsets, workload, and priorities
- Performance Management: Continuous goal setting, feedback, and development
- Compliance & Policy Management: Ensuring adherence to POSH, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other statutory standards.
Talent Management: Building Sustainable Human Capital
Talent management was discussed as a holistic lifecycle approach covering:
- Employer Branding & Talent Attraction
- Recruitment and Selection
- Onboarding and Learning & Development
- Career Pathing and Succession Planning
- Employee Engagement and Retention.
Integrating Workforce Management and Talent Management
A major takeaway was the integration of workforce and talent management, enabling organizations to ensure:
- The right talent
- With the right skills
- At the right time
- In the right role
- At the right cost
This integration drives agility, innovation, productivity, and a strong organizational culture, essential for a future-ready workforce.
HR Tools and Techniques Shared
The session also introduced practical, industry-relevant HR tools, including:
- Competency Frameworks
- 9-Box Talent Grid (performance vs. potential)
- Stay Interviews to reduce attrition
- Workforce Dashboards tracking attendance, productivity, performance, and attrition
Shaping HR Leaders for a Future-Ready Workforce
The alumni session proved to be insightful, practical, and future-focused. Ms. Daisy Choudhury’s industry-driven perspectives helped students appreciate the strategic role of HR leadership in building and sustaining a future-ready workforce.
About ISBR Business School: ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school’s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students