- SHRM India is associated with the B20 Summit as a networking partner
New Delhi, August, 2023: SHRM is excited to announce its collaboration with the upcoming B20 summit, set to take place in New Delhi from August 25th to 27th. Mr. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., the President and CEO of SHRM, has been named Co-Chair of the B20 Taskforce on the Future of Work, Skilling, and Mobility. This task force is dedicated to tackling the evolving challenges and prospects within today’s swiftly changing work landscape and ensuring the global workforce is equipped with the necessary proficiencies.
As part of this taskforce, Mr. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., a distinguished influencer in shaping the future of work, reaffirms his acknowledged expertise in human resources and his unwavering commitment to activating transformative changes in the global workforce domain.
Mr. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., will be a speaker in a plenary session titled “Enhancing Social Protection for Future Work, Skills, and Mobility,” scheduled for August 27th, from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM. Esteemed speakers, including Gilbert Houngbo, Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and three senior co-chairs of the B20 Task Force for the Future of Work, Skilling, and Mobility, will share the stage with him.
A SHRM Spokesperson said, “The advent of technological breakthroughs has presented innovative work paradigms, thereby necessitating a collective endeavour from enterprises and governments to bridge skill gaps stemming from these advancements. To effectively address the complex challenges of the future of work, a combined effort from enterprises, governments, and educational institutions is imperative. SHRM is poised to make a substantial contribution to this mission, leveraging its expertise to ensure the global workforce is well-prepared to navigate the evolving dynamics and opportunities of the modern work arena”.
The B20 India Summit will convene influential global business leaders and heads of state. Anchored in collaboration and innovation, this three-day summit is geared towards generating solutions that enrich the global business milieu. The theme of the B20 summit, “R.A.I.S.E.,” embodies a commitment to advocating for responsible, accelerated, innovative, sustainable, and equitable business practises. This theme seamlessly aligns with SHRM’s core values and mission to foster ethical and equitable employment practises worldwide.
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