Author: India Employer Forum

The employment landscape in India is grappling with the challenge of a job-skill mismatch or an education-occupation mismatch, often manifested through unemployment and underemployment. This issue is particularly pronounced among the youth and within rural informal sectors. It is, therefore, essential for the government to recognise this ongoing challenge and implement targeted policy reforms that […]

The global pension landscape is under stress as people live longer and retire earlier. Each major economy faces distinct challenges—Europe must invest more, the United States must save more, and China must consume more. India, however, needs to do all three. The recent reforms introduced by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) mark a significant […]

Informal employment remains a defining feature of many developing economies, limiting access to social protection, reducing productivity, and perpetuating inequality. In India, nearly 85 percent of workers operate without formal contracts, health insurance, or pension benefits. Latin America has faced similar challenges, with an estimated 50 percent of workers employed informally in 2023 (ILO, 2024). […]

As India’s digital economy races toward the $1.2 trillion milestone by 2030, a quiet revolution is unfolding not in the metros, but beyond them. For years, cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai have dominated the digital map, commanding salary premiums and drawing the lion’s share of skilled professionals. But the latest Digital Skills and Salary […]

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with young talents transitioning from job seekers to job creators. This entrepreneurial mindset has given rise to several successful startups — including Zepto, BharatPe, OYO, etc — that have redefined the nation’s business ecosystem and job creation potential. Zepto, for instance, secured $350 million in funding in […]

Aligning Growth with Jobs for a Sustainable Future India’s economic story is one of impressive growth, yet a widening jobs gap poses a critical challenge. While the nation enjoys a demographic dividend and robust GDP growth, the pressing question is whether this expansion can generate sufficient, productive, and sustainable employment for its growing workforce. A […]