[MAKATI CITY, 14 June 2024] — MDI Novare demonstrated its leadership in leveraging technology to enhance employee experiences at The Economic Times Future Forward 2024 Summit. The event, themed “The Great Connect: Creating Connected Workplaces,” brought together thought leaders and HR professionals to explore strategies for fostering meaningful connections in today’s dynamic work environments.
Mai De Guzman, Chief Human Resources Officer of MDI Novare, participated in the Mega Panel on Tech Forward. During the panel discussion, five key strategies were outlined for upskilling and reskilling employees:
- Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis: Evaluate current skills, analyze industry trends, and prioritize gaps.
- Develop a Comprehensive Plan: Define clear goals, implement targeted training, and establish a timeline.
- Align with Industry Needs: Partner with associations, participate in forums, and benchmark against competitors.
- Foster Continuous Learning: Provide resources, recognize achievements, and ensure leadership support.
- Evaluate and Adapt: Regularly assess training effectiveness, collect feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
The panel also explored the core pillars of a ‘wow’ employee experience journey, showcasing innovative practices from leading companies in the Philippines. Mai was joined by industry experts Fabi Cariño, Country Human Resources Head at MedRisk; Nerissa Berba, EVP – Head of Human Capital Management at Security Bank Corporation; and Ruby Jaucian, Sr Vice President and Chief People Officer at Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc.
Mai also highlighted Novare University’s efforts in driving cross-skilling among employees. This initiative allows the team to develop a portfolio of relevant tech skills and multi-role capabilities, enabling swift adaptation to business changes. It supports MDI Novare’s career value proposition of “Democratizing career choices through barrier-free and agile employee development and mobility.”
MDI Novare’s participation in The Economic Times Future Forward 2024 Summit underscores its commitment to HR excellence and fostering connected workplaces. By incorporating innovative technology, MDI Novare continues to lead in transforming employee experiences and driving organizational success.
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About MDI Novare
Founded in 1988, MDI Novare is a pioneer and champion in the Philippine ICT market. Over the past three decades, MDI Novare has driven digital transformation through custom application development, infrastructure, data analytics, and IT security solutions that meet and exceed business demands. Today, MDI Novare continues its culture of innovation by being at the forefront of major technology trends such as APIs, cloud computing, big data, AI, and automation as we strive to create a positive impact for our people, our clients, our partners, and our communities.