• ECCE
  • School Edu
  • Higher Edu
  • Edu Tech
  • Skills
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Register
Education21
New Updates
  • A greater PPP in the offing with 30 universities being converted into IoEs: Pokhriyal
  • Actress Bhumi Pednekar and UNESCO lend support to Whisper®’s mission to #KeepGirlsInSchool
  • MSDE expands MGNF roll out , launches Initiatives under SANKALP to Strengthen District Skill Committees
  • Free to download, scientifically designed worksheets from HP’s Print Learn Centre will be available on eSkill India
  • Study highlights the huge loss of foundational learning for children during school closure
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Spotlight
  • Perspective
  • Interview
  • Videos
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Student Kiosk
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Spotlight
  • Perspective
  • Interview
  • Videos
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Student Kiosk
No Result
View All Result
Education21
No Result
View All Result
Home Skills

Pandemic time used for Self-Development, Survey reveals

HR Leaders and employees tells 50% people used pandemic time for self-development while honing Technical Skills, Innovation Skills, Communication Skills

education by education
January 25, 2021
in Skills
0
Pandemic time used for Self-Development, Survey reveals

The pandemic year 2020 is past us but not the virus and the impact it brought into our lives is probably the biggest disruption of our lifetimes. The impact at our workplaces was such that WFH format and other factors lead to 50% workforce choosing for Self-Development programs on digital platforms. This and more was revealed in a nationwide survey conducted by, myjen.ai, a fast growing AI powered communication platform. With the growing realty of hybrid workplaces emerging as the new normal, the survey “Pivoting to the New Normal” was undertaken to comprehend the impact of pandemic on Learning and Development of professionals, their preferences and opinion.

Key findings of myJen AI survey “Pivoting to the New Normal”

  1. Self-Development programs received an tremendous uptake (50% Workforce)  

When it came to percentage of people using pandemic time for self-development, a 35% of respondents felt that more than 50% used this time for Self- Development, on the same aspect around 45% people felt that around 40% people used this time for Self-development, leading to a majority (around 80%) having voiced that more than 40% of work force used pandemic time for Self-Development.

  1. Main Subjects Attraction for Self-Learning

About choosing the subject for Self-Learning, the main attraction for working population were led by Technical skills followed by Strategic Thinking & Innovation Skills, Social Media Marketing, Communications Skills and finally Leadership Skills in this order. In terms of specific skills, the importance of Communications Skills received a whopping 96% acceptance, to its being very important for career growth.

  1. A Thumbs up for Digital Platforms

As direct face-to-face communications with their peers and leaders got restricted due to the pandemic, it was the digital platforms and telecom services which ran the show virtually for organizations. A majority of professions voiced that more than 50% people believe that Digital Platforms can be beneficial for self-development.

  1. Digital Platforms- Advantages and Challenges

Talking about advantages and challenges of Digital platforms, respondents mentioned Scale, Cost, Convenience, Self-paced and 24X7 availability as the top advantages, whereas issues like Lack of interactivity, Procrastination, Discipline, Lack of Personalization and inability to gauge learners feelings and emotions were the top challenges with the Digital platforms.

  1. A Surprise- A good idea to have 24X7 Communications Coach

In a world, where work hours and pressure is on a high and people prefers to have their own personal time, in a surprise more than 56% respondents felt that it can be a good idea to have a 24X7 Communications Coach at their disposal, clearly indicating the growing role of Communications in our professional and personal lives.

The Survey “Pivoting to the New Normal” was conducted across different cities in India and was responded to by around 350 participants. The participants included Learning & Development Heads, People Managers and other function leaders of organizations from across 30 different industries including  Education, Technology, Infrastructure, Banking, Consulting and Financial to name a few. The survey had equal representation from junior, middle and senior management.

Announcing the launch of survey findings, Shammi Pant, Co-Founder, myJen.ai said “Our Survey “Pivoting to the New Normal” is an attempt to capture metamorphosis taken place in Learning & Development space due to the unprecedented pandemic. These disruptions fast forwarded the evolution of alternatives like a location no longer being a constraint to get the access to the best training and coaching, as long as you have a good internet connection, a laptop or smart phone. The uptake of digital platforms and growing role of technology is having a profound impact on workplaces, cultures and mind. This became an epiphany in our survey findings as well and we believe the changes like hybrid and blended learning are going to be permanent in our lives.”

According to Jenny Sarang, Co-Founder, myJen.ai “Pandemic has brought L&D & HR back on center stage. These functions have an extremely critical role to play in helping organizations transition into the new normal and our survey brings out these aspects clearly. There is greater realization among professionals to sharpen their domain, technical skills and most especially Communications skills. Various Studies suggests that almost 80% of your success at work places is driven by our communication skills”

 

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS Feed
Previous Post

Education Budget 2021-22 Expectations: Transformation and resumption needs reflection

Next Post

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid In the CENTRAL TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (CTET)

education

education

Related Posts

MSDE expands MGNF roll out , launches Initiatives under SANKALP to Strengthen District Skill Committees
Latest

MSDE expands MGNF roll out , launches Initiatives under SANKALP to Strengthen District Skill Committees

by education
February 14, 2021
ECCE

Free to download, scientifically designed worksheets from HP’s Print Learn Centre will be available on eSkill India

by education
February 12, 2021
Kerala Knowledge Mission launched
Latest

Kerala Knowledge Mission launched

by education
February 9, 2021
First edition of ‘JuniorSkills Championship’ launched, registration open till 19th  Feb
Latest

First edition of ‘JuniorSkills Championship’ launched, registration open till 19th Feb

by education
February 3, 2021
Latest

Budget looks briefly at education but misses the bus to improve skilling in India

by education
February 2, 2021
Next Post
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid In the CENTRAL TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (CTET)

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid In the CENTRAL TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (CTET)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS Feed

Useful Announcements

  • All
  • Useful Announcements

Essay Writing Competition on SDGs for students from 8-12 classes

February 19, 2021

Cymatic EduTech offers Free LIVE classes for exam preparation till March 31st

February 4, 2021

LSAC Global announces Discover Law India Student Ambassador Program

January 22, 2021

Government of Ireland announces Scholarships worth €1,500,000 for Indian students

February 25, 2021

Free-of-cost course on “Enterprise Risk Management for Startups”

February 17, 2021

Download

Title Categories Update Date Download
Download July 2020 Issue
1 file(s) 84 downloads
November 17, 2020 Download

Monthly Magazine : Feb 2021

Interactive (Quizzes/Surveys)

Start Monthly Quiz
Education21

An initiative in continuation of Curriculum Magazine, Education21.in, is a platform for New India that aspires to be a valuable innovator, partner and collaborator for a just and sustainable world. Continuing with our steady and 360 degree coverage of education system and skills landscape, we are here more oriented towards learner community.

Useful Links

  • About us
  • Team
  • Contact
  • Editorial opportunities
  • Subscriptions
  • Job Opportunities
  • Features

Important Links

  • Blog
  • Archives
  • People
  • Careerwise
  • Resources
  • Downloadable
  • Old issues

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS Feed

Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved. Education21.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Spotlight
  • Perspective
  • Interview
  • Videos
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Student Kiosk

Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved. Education21.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?