The session brought together three influential voices shaping the future of work. Savyasachi Srinivas, Country Head of Collins Aerospace, Srinivas Raju, Chief Executive of Pi Square Technologies, and moderator Anuj Agrawal, Founder and Chief Executive of Zyoin Group, engaged in a dynamic exchange on what it truly means to prepare India’s workforce for the decade ahead.

The discussion moved deliberately beyond familiar narratives of hiring and retention, instead tackling the deeper question of how organisations can empower individuals to thrive in an era defined by rapid technological change. The speakers emphasised that empowerment is not a slogan but a strategy rooted in reskilling, digital enablement and inclusive workplace design. They argued that organisations must cultivate continuous learning cultures where upskilling becomes an everyday habit rather than a periodic intervention.

A recurring theme was the rise of technology driven learning. The panellists highlighted that adaptive, personalised and accessible training frameworks can dramatically accelerate employee potential. When paired with real world exposure, these approaches help people stay relevant even as industries transform at pace.

Leadership too came under thoughtful scrutiny. The speakers noted that leaders today must be adaptable, empathetic and unafraid to facilitate experimentation. In their view, the most future ready organisations are those where leaders create psychological safety, encourage initiative and equip employees to navigate ambiguity with confidence.

The session concluded with a strong consensus. Workforces of the future will not be built through traditional employment structures alone. They will emerge from organisations that put people at the centre, invest in empowerment over compliance and view learning not as a cost but as a competitive advantage. Such a mindset, the speakers asserted, is essential to building a resilient, innovative and globally competitive talent ecosystem.