Avinav Nigam, Founder & CEO of TERN Group: Revolutionizing Global Workforce Mobility
- Moved frequently between the UK and India; father led HR at Indian Railways.
- Early career included P&G in Japan and senior roles at Disney and PayU.
Podcast
Overview
Host Ashutosh Garg talks with Avinav Nigam, founder of TERN Group, about revolutionizing global talent mobility with technology, inspired by his international upbringing and professional journey.
00:01:12- What Shaped Avinav’s Passion for Solving Global Workforce Challenges?
- Moved frequently between the UK and India; father led HR at Indian Railways.
- Early career included P&G in Japan and senior roles at Disney and PayU.
- Built marketplace businesses like Cars24.
00:05:06- Why Was TERN Group Founded, and What Does the Name Mean?
- Named after the Arctic Tern, symbolizing migration and resilience.
- Inspired by personal tragedy and the disconnect between global workforce shortages and Indian unemployment.
00:13:15- How Does TERN Use AI to Transform International Recruitment?
- Collapses multi-layered hiring processes with AI-powered screening, document checks, and interviews.
- Simplifies employer search—instantly matching talent with jobs.
- Ensures fair, scalable, and ethical recruitment.
00:18:20- Why Are Ethics and Transparency Key in This Sector?
- Global recruitment is rife with fraud and intermediaries.
- TERN’s neutral, tech-driven system minimizes scams and emphasizes transparency with government and employer partnerships.
00:22:51- How Do Employers Benefit?
- Centralized hub for verified candidates, used by major clinics in Germany, NHS trusts in the UK, and clinics in the GCC.
- Faster, more reliable hiring with AI checks on credentials and candidate identity.
- Transparent tracking from job posting to onboarding.
00:26:40- How Does TERN Support India’s Skilling Mission?
- Works with NSDC to channel skilled Indian talent globally.
- Aligns with policies favoring skilled migration and boosts remittances.
- Promotes ethical, transparent migration pathways.
00:30:13- What Lies Ahead for Global Talent Mobility?
- Despite rising nationalism, demand for skilled migration is accelerating.
- Governments are differentiating between skilled and unskilled migration in policy.
- Skilled talent exchanges will remain crucial for global competitiveness.
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Learn more about Avinav Nigam: Linkedin
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Profile
- Moved frequently between the UK and India; father led HR at Indian Railways.
- Early career included P&G in Japan and senior roles at Disney and PayU.
- Built marketplace businesses like Cars24.
