Author: India Employer Forum

India’s workforce is undergoing a quiet revolution, one where careers no longer follow a linear path. The rise of second-career professionals marks a defining shift, as mature, return-to-work, and transitioning talent reshape the traditional notion of work. Driven by longer life expectancy, rapid digitalisation, hybrid work models, and inclusive hiring practices, professionals today are embracing […]

Over the past few years, Indian enterprises have raced to automate, from manufacturing to customer service, expecting that replacing human workers with AI would automatically boost profits. Yet, the promise has often fallen short, revealing that automation alone cannot deliver the productivity or revenue gains anticipated. The stakes are even higher: limited data maturity, fewer […]

India’s cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly amid a surge in digital adoption and cyber threats. From BFSI and healthcare to IT, telecom, and e-commerce, organisations are gearing up to secure their digital assets and customer data, which creates a huge demand for cybersecurity talents in the market.  This article explores the growing need for cybersecurity […]

According to LinkedIn’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report, 92% of Indian employers believe that the shelf life of skills is shrinking, with nearly half predicting major role shifts within five years. As workplaces undergo a massive transformation with the rapid rise of automation, AI-driven tools, and hybrid work cultures, it is time to identify skills that […]

The preference for remote work is steadily rising among job seekers, while employers across industries are embracing flexible and hybrid work models. The shift, once accelerated by the COVID pandemic, has now become a defining feature of the modern workplace. Globally, industries such as IT, marketing, analytics, and product management are leading the transition to […]

Simplified processes and higher withdrawals are offset by gaps in worker protection India’s reform journey always wrestled with one simple question: how do we make systems more humane without making them fragile? The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) recent overhaul is arguably a long-overdue clean-up of a complex and creaky architecture that millions depend on […]

Transforming reform reflexes into a coherent roadmap for India@100 India’s reform journey, though cumulative and largely advantageous, has historically been driven more by necessity than foresight. Each wave — from the crisis-led liberalisation of 1991 to the pandemic-induced drive for self-reliance — responded to immediate pressures rather than a long-term blueprint. Yet these reforms have […]

India’s employment landscape is evolving rapidly, with new employment hotspots emerging beyond traditional metropolitan hubs. Among these, Guwahati — often regarded as the “Gateway to the Northeast” — has become a leading employment hotspot. The city’s expanding sectors, including transport and logistics, manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, and tourism, are driving this transformation. Government initiatives such […]

Shadow AI refers to the unsanctioned use of artificial intelligence tools by employees in their everyday workflows. While often driven by a desire to boost efficiency or creativity, the adoption of shadow AI poses significant risks for employers — including potential data breaches, compliance violations, and reputational damage. This article examines the growing prevalence of […]