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Resume vs Reality

India Employer Forum April 14, 2026

Why the Most ‘Qualified’ Candidates Fail at Work and What We Can Do About It – By Surbhi Dewan, CHRO, Ashiana Housing Limited There’s a moment most managers have experienced but rarely admit. You review a resume, top university, impressive internships, certifications stacked like trophies. On paper, this person looks like the answer to your […]

Corporate Culture, the Indian Way: Beyond Policies to People

India Employer Forum April 9, 2026

By, Piya Bose, HR Leader In boardrooms across India, corporate culture is often discussed in the language of frameworks, values, policies, engagement scores, and performance metrics. Yet, step outside those rooms and into the lived experiences of employees, and a different truth emerges: culture in India is far less about what is written and more […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup March 2026

India Employer Forum April 7, 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 […]

India’s Graduate Unemployment Crisis Explained

India Employer Forum April 3, 2026

India’s higher education boom is often seen as a cornerstone of its economic future. However, a growing body of evidence reveals a critical challenge: graduate unemployment in India is rising, even as more young people earn degrees. This disconnect between education and employment is fast becoming one of the most pressing labour market issues—raising questions […]

Importance of Apprentices Act, 1961 Compliance: What It Means for Employers in the New Financial Year

India Employer Forum April 2, 2026

As the new financial year begins, organizations revisit hiring plans, workforce costs, and productivity targets. For many, this is also the time to review statutory requirements that directly impact workforce planning. The Apprentices Act, 1961, is one such framework that is gaining renewed relevance as industries look for structured ways to build job-ready talent. With […]

The Rise of the Conscious Organisation: Where Purpose and Culture are intertwined

India Employer Forum March 31, 2026

by Pukhraj Joneja Most organisations fail not because the strategy was wrong, but because the soul of the company had already left the body while still alive. For decades, the corporate playbook read like a grey narrative: maximize shareholder value, optimize the P&L, reset, and repeat. If culture was in the room at all, it […]

Women, Work, and Workforce Resilience: A Growth Lever India Cannot Ignore

India Employer Forum March 27, 2026

India’s female labour force participation rate stood at just 41.7% in 2023-24, up from 23.3% in 2017-18, but still well below the global average of 48.7%. That gap is not just a gender statistic. It is a measure of economic potential sitting idle, a signal that the systems connecting talent to opportunity are incomplete. India […]

Women in STEM in India: Understanding the Leaky Pipeline

India Employer Forum March 24, 2026

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 […]

Leadership on the Frontline: Driving Retail Banking Growth Through People, Productivity & Presence

India Employer Forum March 18, 2026

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 […]

Enabling Women’s Workforce Participation Through Policy & Infrastructure

India Employer Forum March 17, 2026

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: • […]

Boom in Tier 2 Cities: How to Find Jobs and Apply Smartly

India Employer Forum March 13, 2026

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 […]

The Gig Economy in India: Opportunity or Illusion?

India Employer Forum March 12, 2026

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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