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Women in STEM in India: Understanding the Leaky Pipeline

Global Challenge—and India’s Paradox Across the world, increasing women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has become a policy priority. Yet progress remains uneven. According to the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring report, women account for about 35% of STEM graduates globally, and the figure has seen limited improvement over the past decade. In […]
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Leadership on the Frontline: Driving Retail Banking Growth Through People, Productivity & Presence

IEF Samvaad is India Employer Forum’s one-on-one dialogue series that brings senior leaders into candid conversations on how work, workers, and workplaces are evolving across India. The series captures lived leadership experiences from the ground, especially in sectors where scale, execution, and people productivity define outcomes. As India’s banking sector continues to expand financial inclusion […]
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Enabling Women’s Workforce Participation Through Policy & Infrastructure

Beyond Representation: Enabling Women’s Workforce Participation Through Policy & Infrastructure On the occasion of International Women’s Day, India Employer Forum hosted a powerful Manthan on “Beyond Representation,” a conversation that shifted the focus from intent and hiring numbers to what actually enables women to stay, return, and grow at work. Moderator: Shylaja P Speakers: • […]
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Boom in Tier 2 Cities: How to Find Jobs and Apply Smartly

India’s job market is shifting beyond its largest metropolitan hubs. Increasing economic activity, improved digital infrastructure, and targeted policy initiatives are driving strong employment growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, making them prime destinations for professionals and early career job seekers alike. Government data shows that total employment has grown steadily across sectors such as […]
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The Gig Economy in India: Opportunity or Illusion?

The rise of the gig economy in India has often been portrayed as a breakthrough solution to unemployment. App-based platform jobs — including ride-hailing, food delivery, and freelance digital work — promise flexibility, quick income, and easy entry into the workforce. On paper, these opportunities sound ideal for first-time workers entering urban labor markets or […]
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Monthly Compliance Roundup February 2026

The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of ~80 updates per day. In 2025 alone, there were as many as 12,973 updates w.r.t compliance requirements. These regulatory changes are notified on over 3,756 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, and […]
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From Hiring Growth to Performance Growth: Redefining Productivity in Healthcare

In this edition of India Employer Forum Samvaad, Dr. Manoj Garg, Group CHRO at Dr. Lal Path Labs, joins Pravin Koshti, Head of Marketing at TeamLease Services, for a deep conversation on how workforce productivity is being redefined in a high-stakes, AI-enabled healthcare environment. As India eyes a $35 trillion economy, the conversation moves beyond […]
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Leadership Beyond Titles: Why Influence, Not Authority, Defines the Modern Leader

In this edition of India Employer Forum (IEF) Samvaad, Santosh Muddaiah, Startup Advisor, CEO Coach, and Independent Director, joins Pravin Koshti, Head of Marketing at TeamLease Services, for a reflective conversation on Leadership Beyond Titles. As organizations navigate technology disruption, multi-generational workforces, and rising uncertainty, the discussion moves away from hierarchy and designation to a […]
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Union Budget 2026-27: Jobs, Skills, and Employment in India

In their Oxford Review of Economic Policy article, economists Dani Rodrik and Stefanie Stantcheva frame the central labour‑market issue as “the failure [of contemporary capitalism] to produce adequate numbers of good jobs to sustain a prosperous and growing middle class.” Against this backdrop, the Union Budget 2026 takes on heightened significance for employees and jobseekers alike. Beyond […]
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Disability and Employability: Building Inclusive Workforces Through Apprenticeship Pathways

India’s workforce is changing. Companies are expanding across sectors, technology is transforming operations, and new jobs are being created at a steady pace. Yet one group of Indians continues to remain on the margins of economic participation. People with disabilities represent one of the country’s largest untapped talent pools, but their participation in the formal […]
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Preparing for 2026: How Work, Workers & Workplaces Will Evolve – India Employer Forum Webinar #18

As India steps into 2026, the world of work is undergoing a decisive structural shift, one shaped not by incremental change, but by regulatory implementation, AI-led job redesign, evolving workforce models, and new leadership expectations. India Employer Forum’s Webinar #18, held on 6 January 2026, brought together senior HR leaders from the manufacturing ecosystem to […]
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Monthly Compliance Roundup January 2026

“The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of ~80 updates per day. In 2025 alone, there were as many as 12,973 updates w.r.t compliance requirements. These regulatory changes are notified on over 3,756 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, and […]
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