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India @100 Vision: Building a Truly Inclusive Ecosystem – India Employer Forum Webinar #15

India Employer Forum March 13, 2025

As India approaches its centenary of independence in 2047, the vision of building a truly inclusive ecosystem becomes paramount. Despite notable economic progress, significant disparities persist in women’s labour force participation and employment rates. Data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for July 2023 to June 2024 indicates that the Labour Force Participation Rate […]

Strategic Workforce Planning Framework

India Employer Forum March 10, 2025

By Ruchi Bhatia, Founder, HRGurukul Companies are always on the lookout for talented people. It’s a paradox that Employers say they have a talent shortage; on the other hand, good talent is in search of the right opportunities. HR is usually seen as a cost centre. HR Leaders can get a seat at the table […]

City Watch: Venturing the Employment Growth Potential of Jaipur

India Employer Forum March 4, 2025

Jaipur, famously known as the Pink City of India for its rich cultural heritage, is slowly emerging as a prominent hub for employment opportunities. As one of the key cities in Rajasthan, it is important for Jaipur to ensure economic growth and development. The city’s employment landscape is driven by the IT, textiles, tourism, and […]

Gender Diversity in the Workplace: An External Image or an Organizational Ethos

India Employer Forum March 3, 2025

By Sumita C Majumdar, Head – HR, International Travel House Limited Organisations across industries strive to highlight their commitment to inclusivity; as a result, initiatives for gender diversity in the workplace have surged. From reworking recruitment strategies to leadership quotas, the emphasis on gender representation has grown significantly. However, as organisations compete to project a […]

Skill, Retain, Repeat: A Modern Talent Retention Strategy to Workforce Stability

India Employer Forum February 28, 2025

In an era where competition for top talent is fierce, organizations are struggling with the challenge of retaining skilled employees. With 65% of hiring managers reporting difficulty in finding qualified talent due to a lack of digital skills, upskilling has become a critical component of talent retention strategy. Organizations must adopt a strategic approach: Skill, […]

City Watch: Exploring the Job Growth In Coimbatore in 2025

India Employer Forum February 27, 2025

The job growth landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with professionals increasingly seeking cities that offer promising career prospects alongside an affordable cost of living. Coimbatore, one of India’s rapidly emerging tier-2 cities, is poised to become a thriving hub for employment, particularly in the IT and manufacturing sectors. With its favourable climate, affordable living […]

Union Budget Reactions 2025-26: Key Reforms and Their Impact

India Employer Forum February 26, 2025

The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, brings forward several initiatives to bolster India’s economic growth. Among the key areas of focus are employment, employability, ease of doing business, and the road ahead, which can shape the future trajectory of the economy. Reforms and initiatives across various sectors have triggered interest across […]

Skills to Salaries: Key Actions to Fix India’s Workforce Challenges

India Employer Forum February 25, 2025

In ’Walden’ the American classic of 1854, Henry Thoreau says, “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it,” indicating a fundamental relationship between effort, value, and the allocation of human capital. In the context of India’s skills mismatch, it highlights the importance of investing in education and training that leads […]

India’s Apprenticeship Boom: How Structured Work-Based Learning is Shaping the Future Workforce

India Employer Forum February 24, 2025

India’s apprenticeship landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the integration of work-based learning modules and emerging as a cornerstone of the nation’s skilling ecosystem. As industries evolve and the demand for future-ready talent intensifies, apprenticeships have become the linchpin connecting academia and industry. The latest Apprenticeship Outlook Report by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship showcases this […]

Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Growth for All

India Employer Forum February 21, 2025

“Inequality is not just a moral issue, it is an economic one because unequal societies are less prosperous, less stable, and less cohesive.” – Joseph Stiglitz The Union Budget 2025-26 embodies this principle by laying the foundation for India’s next phase of economic development, with a clear emphasis on reducing inequality and promoting inclusive growth. […]

The Role of Apprenticeships in Enhancing Employability and Reducing Underemployment

India Employer Forum February 20, 2025

India is heralded as the next global powerhouse, a nation poised to lead in manufacturing, technology, and digital innovation. With a workforce of over 500 million and a median age of just 29, the country has the raw potential to drive unprecedented economic growth. Yet, beneath this demographic advantage lies a troubling contradiction—while industries struggle […]

Gen AI at Work : Revolutionizing the Future

India Employer Forum February 19, 2025

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly transitioned from a niche concept to a game-changing force across industries. According to a McKinsey report, about 75% of the value delivered by gen AI at work falls across four areas: Customer operations, marketing and sales, software engineering, and R&D. By harnessing advanced algorithms to generate text, images, music, […]

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