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How AI and Automation Are Changing the Job Market (and How to Adapt)

India Employer Forum December 3, 2024

As we stand at the crossroads of an unprecedented technological revolution, AI and automation are superseding as drivers of the dynamically changing job market. They have brought transformative opportunities that call for innovation and efficiency but raise challenges that are too critical to overlook. To those in human resources with vast experience spanning decades in […]

India’s New Labour Reforms: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Workforce Empowerment

India Employer Forum December 2, 2024

The economic liberalization of 1991 marked a watershed moment for India, transforming its economic landscape and opening doors to entrepreneurial ventures and global trade. However, while the reforms dismantled several structural bottlenecks, the rigidity and complexity of labour laws have remained a significant obstacle to industrial progress and innovation. The myriad of overlapping and outdated […]

Top 10 Emerging Job Roles in 2025

India Employer Forum November 29, 2024

By Dr. Sarmistha Roychowdhury When I reflect on my experience in the past two decades, I see that the evolution is robust, and the function of the human resources department has grown in importance from a transaction to a transformation. Historically, the role of human resource management (HRM) has progressed from that of a simple […]

Bridging the Skills Gap in the Electronics Sector: Strategies for a Future-Ready Workforce

India Employer Forum November 28, 2024

India’s prowess in the global electronics sector is on a remarkable rise, fueled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision to transform the country into a $500 billion electronics manufacturing hub by 2030. This bold goal aims to revolutionize the industry, positioning India as a global leader in electronics production. The Ministry of Electronics and […]

Economic Shifts and Employment Opportunities: Navigating the Workforce Development in India

India Employer Forum November 27, 2024

India’s future is fundamentally tied to its focus on employment generation, workforce development and skill development, reflecting the nation’s ambitions for economic advancement and social upliftment. The Union Budget for 2024–25 has made a strategic pivot, placing an unprecedented emphasis on these domains, particularly given that 65% of India’s burgeoning population is under 35. Despite […]

AI and Employee Surveillance: The Impact of AI Monitoring on Autonomy and Decision-Making

India Employer Forum November 26, 2024

It’s time to face it: the impact of Artificial intelligence (AI) has two sides. Under the attractive promise of an alternative to current modes of operation, transformation of the nature of work in professional sectors, and increased efficiency with convenience across jobs, AI monitoring has arrived with a very tangible expectation of its transformative powers […]

Job Ghosting or Phantom Postings: The New Job Market Mirage?

India Employer Forum November 25, 2024

The job market has always sent employees screaming for help, and one of the more baffling trends of late is the rise of ghost jobs. These are roles that companies post publicly but with no intention of actually filling them. It’s like the job market equivalent of a mirage—a glittering opportunity that vanishes as soon […]

The Art and the Science of Employee Recognition

India Employer Forum November 22, 2024

Every HR leader would agree that rewards and recognition benefit both employees and organizations. However, implementing them correctly remains a challenge. Why are some organizations better at it than others? Is creating a rewards and recognition program an art or a science? And how can we measure the impact of its implementation? This article will […]

India’s Economic Transformation: A Path Toward Prosperity

India Employer Forum November 21, 2024

Over the past half-century, economists have found India’s and China’s economic trajectories particularly compelling. While China’s authoritarian approach has driven substantial wage growth, it has offered modest returns for shareholders (with public market returns decreasing by 13% over the past two decades). In contrast, India, a democracy, has achieved remarkable public market returns (around 1,300% […]

Karnataka Must Embrace Decriminalisation in State Employment Laws

India Employer Forum November 20, 2024

Reducing Criminal Provisions in State Employment Laws will further fuel the economic engine by enhancing Job Creation Karnataka’s current progress in creating high-wage jobs compared to other states is deeply rooted in historical investments in human capital, supported by the collective vision of C.V. Raman, Visvesvaraya, Jamsetji Tata, Mirza Ismail, Madhav Rao, and chief ministers […]

Organizational Change in India: Adapting to Macroeconomic Shifts

India Employer Forum November 19, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizational change in India has become essential for companies aiming to stay competitive and resilient. Major macroeconomic changes like technological advancements, economic shifts, and crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed how businesses operate. For Indian organizations, these changes demand innovative strategies to manage both internal and external […]

Future of Human Resource Profession with Growing Use of AI

India Employer Forum November 18, 2024

By Nishant Kalra, Group CHRO, JTEKT India As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various professions, including human resources, certain job profiles within the HR profession are likely to remain essential due to some unique human skills and tasks they involve. Following are some job profiles that are expected to endure despite the growing use […]

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