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Why Women Apprentices Are Central to Building a Stable and Productive Workforce

India Employer Forum February 4, 2026

India’s workforce challenge is no longer only about job creation. It is about building a workforce that is productive, stable, and capable of sustaining growth over time. While employers across sectors continue to expand hiring, they face persistent challenges around entry-level readiness, early attrition, and rising cost-per-hire. At the same time, female participation in the […]

In a Tech-Enabled Workplace, Leadership is the Real Accelerator

India Employer Forum February 2, 2026

By 2026, technology will no longer be perceived as a transformation initiative. It will simply define how work is executed. Technology is already being embedded into everyday roles across all sectors be it manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, retail, BFSI, energy, or agriculture. Supervisors rely on real-time dashboards for daily tracking, planning decisions are increasingly supported by […]

Bridging India’s Insurance Gap: HR, Inclusion & the Future of Insurance Talent

India Employer Forum January 30, 2026

In conversation with Kiran Yadav, Chief People Officer, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Moderated by: Dhiren Makhija, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services Limited Reflecting on the government’s decision to raise the FDI cap in insurance to 100%, Kiran highlighted that capital inflow is not merely about faster growth, it is about building long-term capability. “Increased investment […]

Building Workforce Resilience at Scale: HR Leadership in a Volatile Business Environment

India Employer Forum January 28, 2026

In conversation with Arvind Srivastava, President – HR, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Moderated by: Pratik Sen, Vice President & Regional Business Head, TeamLease Services Limited Reflecting on the transformation of the HR function, Arvind highlighted how the role has moved decisively from an administrative, execution-focused function to a central pillar of business strategy. “Earlier, […]

New Labour Codes Signal a Structural Reset of Work

India Employer Forum January 23, 2026

India’s labour codes promise a protected, future-ready workforce and resilient industries India has successfully pulled off one of its most ambitious economic rewrites in decades. After years of conferences, consultations, committees, and court cases, 29 central labour laws have been consolidated into four labour codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health […]

Her Path, Her Power: The Apprenticeship Solution to India’s Women Workforce Gap

India Employer Forum January 21, 2026

As India advances towards its Vision 2047 ambition of becoming a $30 trillion economy, one structural constraint continues to limit its growth potential: low women’s workforce participation. Despite accounting for nearly half of India’s population, women contribute only about 18% to the country’s GDP. This gap is not merely a social concern—it represents a significant […]

HRMS Platforms: The Digital Backbone of HR

India Employer Forum January 19, 2026

The HR department in India has made a significant shift from paperwork and procedures to platforms and prognosis. What was formerly housed in filing cabinets and Excel sheets is now powered by cloud-native HRMS platforms, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI), forming a digital backbone that links human operations to business results. HR modernization is now […]

Beyond 1991: Why India’s Next Reform Wave Matters

India Employer Forum January 16, 2026

Thirty-five years after India launched its landmark 1991 economic liberalisation, the reforms remain one of the most defining moments in the country’s modern history. By dismantling license controls, opening markets, and integrating India with the global economy, the reforms fundamentally altered how India grows, produces, and competes. Yet, despite undeniable gains, the liberalisation story is […]

The Culture Compass

India Employer Forum January 14, 2026

What keeps an employee loyal to a company? Could it be Could it be that loyalty goes beyond pay, promotions, and benefits and is anchored in purpose instead? Businesses are realising that attractive compensation packages and well-crafted policies are not enough to retain talent. It demands a workplace culture that fosters meaning, growth, and belonging, […]

Building Future-Ready Talent: Cost-Effective Upskilling and Reskilling Models for Employers

India Employer Forum January 12, 2026

Rapid technology disruption is fundamentally reshaping how organisations function and build talent. The accelerated adoption of automation and artificial intelligence is changing skill requirements faster than they can be met by traditional workforce planning. At the same time, organisations face increasing pressure to adopt cost-effective talent acquisition strategies, as hiring for niche and critical roles […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup December 2025

India Employer Forum January 9, 2026

The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of ~42 updates per day. In 2024 alone, there were as many as 9,331 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 […]

The Future of AI in the Life Sciences Sector: A Strategic Guide for Employers

India Employer Forum January 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the life sciences sector, from reimagining drug discovery to reshaping clinical development, diagnostics, manufacturing and personalized medicine. The global artificial intelligence in life sciences market reached USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 16.7 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 21.5% during 2025–2033, according […]

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