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Skill Development in Higher Education in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead

India Employer Forum December 10, 2024

India’s higher education sector, particularly in engineering and management, is at a critical juncture. While the country produces more engineers and MBA graduates annually than the United States and China combined—approximately 15 lakh engineers and 3-5 lakh MBA graduates—several systemic issues undermine the value and employability of these degrees. In this article we explore the […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup, November 2024

India Employer Forum December 9, 2024

The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of ~23 updates per day. In FY23-24 alone, there were as many as 8,331 updates w.r.t compliance requirements. These regulatory changes are notified on over 2,000 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, and […]

Rising Technologies: Reimagine the World Of Work

India Employer Forum December 6, 2024

Understanding the Technological transformations in the world of work to develop skills for future jobs The technological developments of recent years are taking the world by storm and reshaping the world of work. The adoption of generative AI, machine learning, and neural networks have proven their mettle in the ability to boost productivity and drive […]

Evolving Labour Market Trends in India: Insights for 2024 and Beyond

India Employer Forum December 4, 2024

The shift from traditional lifetime employment contracts to more transient, flexible relationships, likened to a “taxicab relationship” has significant implications for India’s labour market. This transition signals a pivotal opportunity to address the critical issues of job creation, workforce formalisation, and the development of a skill-driven economy for all the different stakeholders—students, employees, employers, and […]

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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 and bridge the skill gap, positioning India as a global leader in electronics production. […]

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 […]

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