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India’s Economic Future: Can Consumption Thrive Without Job Creation?

India Employer Forum May 5, 2025

India’s Consumption-Led Growth May Falter Without Jobs—Is It Time to Rethink the Economic Playbook? Over the past two decades, India has steadily climbed the global economic ladder on the back of rising incomes and the aspirations of a youthful population. Analysts once believed this momentum could soon make India the world’s third-largest economy by consumption, […]

India’s Care Economy: Creating Purpose-Driven Jobs for a Changing Demographic

India Employer Forum May 2, 2025

India is at the cusp of a demographic and societal transformation. The convergence of three major shifts—an aging population, longer life expectancy, and the rise of nuclear families—has led to a rapidly expanding demand for professional care services. Recognising this shift, the Indian government has begun taking proactive steps through initiatives like the National Health […]

Executive Isolation: The Silent Storm at the Top (And How to Weather It Together)

India Employer Forum April 30, 2025

By Anjali Vaishal | Experienced Leader in Sales & Executive Leadership | Renowned Author | P&L Strategist | Certified Executive Coach | Ph.D. Research Scholar | IIMB | Former MD @ LHH India The Summit Paradox Picture this: You’re standing at Everest’s peak, oxygen mask fogging with each laboured breath. Your climbing team surrounds you—Sherpas […]

China’s 9-9-6 Work Culture Vs India’s Flexible Model

India Employer Forum April 29, 2025

What is the optimum formula to achieve economic development and prosperity for all? Economic prosperity is often held up as the ultimate goal of any nation-state—a sign that the ship of progress is sailing steadily. But what happens when the very engine of this growth is fueled by the burnout of its people? China’s infamous […]

Healthcare Hiring Trends in India 2025

India Employer Forum April 28, 2025

Hiring growth in India in 2025, as seen in sectors such as IT and Manufacturing, is also evident in the healthcare industry. This significant expansion is primarily driven by a surge in the aging population, increased spread of harmful diseases and technological advancements, including AI-assisted diagnosis and robotics-assisted surgery. Current job opportunities in the healthcare […]

The Changing Hiring Landscape: From Degree-centric to Skill based Hiring

India Employer Forum April 25, 2025

The global job market continues to evolve, with recruitment criteria adapting to meet the changing demands of modern businesses. Over the years, this evolution has led to a gradual shift from traditional degree-centric hiring practices to a more contemporary approach that emphasises skills and practical experience. This transition offers several advantages for candidates, including greater […]

Emerging Industries in India – Part 2

India Employer Forum April 23, 2025

In Part 1 of this series, we explored five transformative sectors that are rapidly reshaping India’s economic landscape. Now, in Part 2, we’ll take a deeper dive into five additional industries with incredible growth potential. These industries are not just emerging trends but crucial elements in driving India’s transition to a high-tech, sustainable, and globally […]

ESG, DEI & Beyond: The New Pillars of Employer Branding in India

India Employer Forum April 22, 2025

In 2025, the very fabric of work is being redefined. With AI, automation, and digital transformation becoming deeply embedded in daily operations, the modern professional is no longer driven solely by compensation. Today’s talent seeks purpose, continuous growth, and alignment with organisational values. In India, this evolution is particularly pronounced. Ambitious professionals are prioritising opportunities […]

Beyond Degrees: How Skill-Based Education Is Redefining Success Across the Globe

India Employer Forum April 21, 2025

Why developed economies—and increasingly India—are moving away from the degree obsession to embrace skills, passion, and practicality For generations, education has been viewed as the surest path to social mobility—a tightly-scripted journey from school to college to a better job and higher status. But that model is being increasingly questioned across developed economies, and the […]

The Changing Work Landscape: Evolution of Employee Lifecycle with Artificial Intelligence

India Employer Forum April 17, 2025

Employee experience has emerged as a critical prerequisite of both employee well-being and organisational growth. As its importance continues to rise, the complexity of managing this also becomes intense. Human Resources professionals, who are the thrust behind shaping and enhancing this experience, increasingly require support in accelerating and optimising their strategies. This is where Artificial […]

Emerging Industries in India – Part 1

India Employer Forum April 16, 2025

India’s growth trajectory in the global economy is no longer solely reliant on its traditional industries. With rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer demands, and government initiatives, the country is seeing the emergence of several new industries with vast growth potential. This two-part series will explore these emerging industries in India, discussing both their current state […]

City Watch: Navigating the Pune Job Market in 2025

India Employer Forum April 15, 2025

The contemporary business landscape in India is evolving, with organizations striving to maximize output while minimizing resource utilization and expenditure. Similarly, employees seek opportunities that allow them to lead a flexible lifestyle with minimal living expenses. Addressing both these needs, Tier-2 cities are emerging as attractive employment destinations, offering a highly skilled yet underutilized talent […]

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