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What are the must-have soft skills for techies in the age of AI? Understand how AI might transform your industry and identify areas where you excel as individuals, says Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director at Cognizant India. Skills for jobs globally are expected to see a 68% change by 2030, shows LinkedIn data from March. A majority of employers surveyed agreed that the balance of technical and soft skills will be critical for organisations to succeed in the age of AI. Tune in as Nambiar shares insights on the important capabilities to focus on, and share your take — what are some skills tech professionals need to cultivate in the age of AI? #LinkedInVideo

Follow your passion is great advice when the person has a clear and obvious passion, says executive coach Shyam Sadasivan. But what about people who don't know what their passion is or have more than one? Therefore, Sadasivan says that one should advise people to become aware of what inspires them. Follow your passion or more practical career advice — where do you stand? Share your take in the comments section. 

Don't wait until the end of a job interview to slip questions in. Career coach Jasmine Escalera, says to focus on questions that prompt the interviewer to expound. Listen for clues in the conversation, Escalera told CNBC Make It. If they mention a past project you worked on and how it relates to a company challenge, ask for more information. If they ask about where you see yourself going, answer and inquire about the career paths of past employees. Escalera says to let the interviewer lead. But make sure you join the conversation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNWE4Ni7 Summary ✍: Todd Dybas 📸: Getty Images #jobinterview

Companies across India Inc are looking to cash in on the Paris Olympics to boost employee engagement, prachi verma reports for The Economic Times. French construction firm Saint-Gobain is sending 42 high-performing employees to Paris from India on an all-expenses paid trip. On the other hand, a Visa employee from India will be participating in the payment solutions company’s Olympic torch relay in Paris. India’s women archery team for the Olympics are products of Jamshedpur’s Tata Archery Academy, and so Tata Steel will be screening the archery matches at all their academies and training centres. Deloitte has also selected employees from India to be part of a leadership development programme that will include in-person sessions in Paris on the sidelines of the Olympics. Earnest Koilraj, Team Manager - Human Resources at Royal Enfield, shares on LinkedIn that employee engagement strategies are evolving, with this trend of cashing in on global sports events being a departure from traditional cash bonuses. “While early adopters are reaping the benefits of this innovative approach, it’s crucial for others to remember that successful implementation requires careful alignment with a company’s overarching reward strategy,” he says. Source: The Economic Times - https://lnkd.in/gtZmGvFd https://lnkd.in/gnnPpM9J ✍: Abhiraj Ganguli 📷: Getty Images #Olympics2024 #ParisOlympics #IndiaInc #EmployeeEngagement

In today’s News Wrap, we ask: What are your tips to ace public speaking? Also in the News Wrap: Video-on-demand streaming content to dominate the overall video market, and more Indians plan weekend getaways in August. Thanks to Sidharth Jain for his comment on the growth of OTT video content, Abdul Hakheem V P for his take on the travel and aviation sector, and Zubin Rashid for sharing tips on how to improve public speaking. #EveningWrap Source: Lata Jha - LiveMint (https://lnkd.in/gqYUVek4) Deccan Herald - https://lnkd.in/g6F2ZXuv https://lnkd.in/gygaprYh https://lnkd.in/gW8tPhrf https://lnkd.in/gAMm8Hhh ✍ : Novinston Lobo, Vaishnavi Singh

More consumers in India are now indulging in “impulse buying” online, Viveat Pinto reports for Financial Express. In fact, impulse buys now account for 30% of the average order value (AOV) on quick commerce platforms, according to industry executives and a Deloitte study. This figure was between 5% and 7% five years ago. What is impulse buying? It includes last-minute, unplanned purchases that are mainly driven by smart product placement and attractive pricing, the report says. Firms are now able to cash in on this trend because of better analytics tools thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning, says Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Leader - Consumer Products and Retail Sector, South Asia at Deloitte. Retailers can predict what a consumer would want based on their browsing and buying history, and this helps them create a call to action, he adds. Ecommerce and quick commerce platforms remind customers of their best-selling products, and strategically place notifications of flash sales or discounts on the order page or check-out tab, the report says further. Shashank Randev, founder of VC firm 100X.VC, says that this trend is also being fuelled by the promise of fullfillment, while helping companies optimise inventory and delivery costs at the same time. India’s ecommerce market to slated to be valued at $160 billion by 2028, compared to $70 billion now, according to a Bain report. Source: Financial Express (India) - https://lnkd.in/gk7gZgvS ✍: Abhiraj Ganguli 📷: Getty Images #ImpulseBuying #OnlineRetail #QuickCommerce #Ecommerce

As a founder, it helps to be the least knowledgeable person in a room, shares Anubhav Dubey, co-founder of Chai Sutta Bar. It opens one to new perspectives, and the team can also voice their views freely, he says. What is your approach to preparing for a meeting? Share in the comments section.

Welcome to #LinkedInInsiderIndia, your go-to destination for inspiration, news, and trending conversations. In this edition, discover: ✏️ Valuable insights into the art of crafting engaging videos, featuring Deeksha Anand and Sahil Vaidya ✏️ Topical discussions that will ignite a creative spark in you, aiding you to express your unique voice ✏️ Discussion: What are your thoughts on dynamic pricing for movie tickets? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Hiring managers warn that AI-generated application materials often look the same, which doesn't allow you to stand out. One hiring manager told Business Insider she doesn't eliminate applications with what she believes to be AI-created cover letters or content. But, she would choose a candidate who wrote their materials over the obviously automated ones. The main point? A human touch is needed. Career coach Adam Broda recommends using AI to rewrite bullet points to tailor your resume to the job description. Also, ask the chatbot to create a list of skills based on the job posting and then rank them by importance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDnFk_-c https://lnkd.in/ewCC-aEh Summary ✍: Todd Dybas 📸: Getty Images

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the Union Budget for FY25, NDTV Profit reports. While the focus is on employment, skilling, and MSMEs, Sitharaman highlighted that the inflation rate is stable and moving towards the 4% target. Here are key takeaways:  Standard deduction for salaried employees will be hiked to ₹75,000, from ₹50,000 under the new income tax regime in FY25. Angel tax will be abolished for all classes of investors, and corporate tax rate on foreign companies will be reduced from 40% to 35%. Three employment-linked incentives will be launched: A one-month wage payout for first-timers in the workforce, incentivising job creation in manufacturing, and reimbursement for employer EPFO contribution. Industrial parks will be developed in or near 100 cities. A total of ₹1.52 lakh crore will be earmarked for the agriculture and allied sectors, including setting up of 10,000 bio research centres. What are your thoughts on the Budget? Share your take in the comments below. Source: NDTV Profit - https://lnkd.in/eXpqrq_G ✍: Preethi Ramamoorthy 📸: Getty Images #Budget2024 #UnionBudget