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As the workplace continues to evolve with automation, GenAI, and changing expectations, a Deloitte survey on Thursday revealed that career progression and learning opportunities are among the top factors driving job decisions of India's young workforce. "India's Gen Zs and millennials are not just adapting to the future of work, they're shaping it. With 85 per cent engaged in weekly upskilling and a strong preference for on-the-job learning, they're building agile, purpose-driven careers aligned with technologies like GenAI," says Saraswathi Kasturirangan, Chief Happiness Officer, Deloitte India. For employers, this is a call to build cultures anchored in growth, innovation, and continuous learning, she said, quoting the 2025 Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey. The survey further found that career progression and learning opportunities are among the top factors that are driving job decisions for the young workforce. However, there is a mentorship shortfall as around half .
Online upskilling courses offered by premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) are witnessing a steady surge in enrolments, especially among early-career professionals aiming to stay relevant in today's dynamic job market. According to Technopak Advisors' report 'Online Higher Education, Certification and Upskilling Market in India,' nearly 70 per cent of learners in these programmes have less than three years of work experience indicating a strong preference for flexible, industry-aligned education. Covering areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, electric vehicles, business management and leadership, these programmes blend academic depth with real-world applicability. Many are delivered in hybrid formats, allowing professionals to upskill without taking a career break. These courses are also drawing interest from entrepreneurs and senior professionals seeking to boost efficiency and stay ...