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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 […]

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 […]

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