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The Productivity Divide: Flexible Work vs. Return to Office

India Employer Forum April 14, 2025

As we approach 2025, the debate between flexible work schedules and return to office (RTO) mandates continues to shape the future of work. This shift toward flexibility is challenging the long-standing belief that office-based work is essential for productivity, highlighting a growing demand for work environments that prioritize employee autonomy and well-being. Businesses worldwide are […]

Boosting Employee Retention and Engagement with Clear Disciplinary Policies

India Employer Forum April 10, 2025

Employees are often regarded as the “flag-bearers” or “ambassadors” of an organization, playing a pivotal role in representing its values, culture, and overall brand image. As such, employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that reflects the organization’s ethical framework and mission. When behavior deviates from these expectations, it is imperative for […]

Struggling with a Skill Shortage? Hire an Apprentice!

India Employer Forum April 9, 2025

Richard Branson’s philosophy to “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to” perfectly captures the essence of apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships offer not just a solution to immediate skill gaps but also a long-term investment in growth and talent development for both employers and apprentices. Apprenticeship programs […]

Top Skills to Invest in 2025: Insights from ‘LinkedIn Skills on the Rise’ List

India Employer Forum April 8, 2025

Recent technological advancements have led to significant shifts in job roles and skill requirements, dynamically impacting the career stability of the workforce. While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to streamline technical tasks through advanced algorithms, it still leaves a gap in the domain of soft skills. This gap presents a valuable opportunity for employees and graduates […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup, March 2025

India Employer Forum April 7, 2025

“The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of ~42 updates per day. In 2024 alone, there were as many as 9,331 updates w.r.t compliance requirements. These regulatory changes are notified on over 2,000 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, and […]

Workforce Trends 2030: Adapting to the Next Talent Revolution

India Employer Forum April 4, 2025

The future of work is not on the horizon—it’s already here, unfolding at an unprecedented pace. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, nearly 22% of today’s workforce skills will be obsolete by 2030. As industries transform and automation reshapes job roles, businesses that fail to evolve risk being left behind […]

Analysing the Skills Gap: What it Means for Job Seekers and Employers

India Employer Forum April 1, 2025

By Dr. Sarmistha Roychowdhury We often encounter discussions in various HR-led forums about the “skills gap” in the labour market. The gap refers to the discrepancy between employees’ skills and those that the employers seek. This is one of the primary […]

Exploring the World of Women Rights in India

India Employer Forum March 31, 2025

By Richa Mahendra, Co-Creator Abundance, Finesse When we evaluate barriers that hinder women from getting ahead, we can broadly bucket them as: Structural, Economic and Societal. Structural barriers The legal system mandates some job restrictions, and women are not allowed to work in certain roles and industries. The World Bank researched that women enjoy only […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup, February 2025

India Employer Forum March 25, 2025

The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of ~42 updates per day. In 2024 alone, there were as many as 9,331 updates w.r.t compliance requirements. These regulatory changes are notified on over 2,000 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, and […]

The Staffing Shift in NBFCs: What’s New & Next? – India Employer Forum Webinar #16

India Employer Forum March 20, 2025

The BFSI sector contributes approximately 13% to India’s GDP, with NBFCs playing a crucial role in expanding credit access. As of FY24, NBFCs accounted for a significant share in key asset classes: infrastructure financing (~23%), MSME loans (~23%), auto financing (~14%), personal loans (7%), and MFIs (5%). Their rapid expansion, particularly in MSME and microfinance […]

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