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Top Industries Hiring and Trends in India for 2026

India Employer Forum December 30, 2024

The Indian employment landscape continues to evolve, offering new, challenging opportunities each year. Since 2025, the impact of Artificial Intelligence and automation has been inevitable, causing a dynamic shift in hiring across various sectors. In 2026, certain industries are flourishing and offering the most sought-after job roles. TeamLease Employment Outlook Report H1 FY27 reports a […]

Propel Economic Growth and Development in India: Shift from Low to High Productivity

India Employer Forum December 27, 2024

The key to economic development lies in shifting the occupational structure of the labour force away from low-productivity activities towards high-productivity ones.” – W. Arthur Lewis India stands at a critical juncture in its journey toward economic development. The nation’s vast workforce, predominantly engaged in low-wage agricultural jobs, must transition to high-paying, high-productivity sectors to […]

BFSI Industry Trends: Acing the Digital Shift – India Employer Forum Webinar #13

India Employer Forum December 26, 2024

The BFSI sector is experiencing a major digital shift, driven by evolving customer expectations and fierce competition. With ambitious workforce expansion in H1 of this year and continued growth expected, financial institutions are well-positioned to capitalize on the government’s $5 trillion economy vision and the push for “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” This drive for financial inclusion is […]

AI and Leadership Revolution: Driving Workforce Transformation

India Employer Forum December 24, 2024

The disruption brought by AI is not a fleeting moment, but an ongoing journey reshaping industries and redefining leadership. According to a McKinsey report, AI is expected to drive approximately 12 million occupational transitions by 2030. This underscores the complexity and unpredictability of AI’s impact on jobs, requiring leaders to be prepared for a range […]

PMVIKAS and NAPS: India’s New Apprenticeships Framework Pave the Path from Learning to Earning

India Employer Forum December 23, 2024

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a staunch advocate of practical education believed that “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” His wisdom resonates today as India’s apprenticeship framework emerges as a bridge between theoretical learning and workplace readiness. Indian employers often face significant challenges in […]

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

India Employer Forum December 20, 2024

Balasubramanian Sethuraman, Head HR, Parekh Integrated Services Pvt. Ltd., speaks to India Employer Forum about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, key hiring challenges and more. He said, “I think diversity and inclusion is something which is part and parcel of our lives. It’s something which was always there in India, but now, due to […]

‘Flexible working models and upskilling are key to meeting evolving industry demands’

India Employer Forum December 19, 2024

Krishnendu Chatterjee, VP & Business Head, TeamLease Services speaks to India Employer Forum about India’s employment growth, flexible workforce models, upskilling, and more. He said, “India’s employment growth of 7.1% for H2 FY24-25 is driven by 7% GDP expansion, infrastructure investments, and digital adoption. Logistics, retail, and e-commerce are growing rapidly due to festive demand, […]

AI and ML: Revolutionizing the Traditional Retail Industry

India Employer Forum December 18, 2024

The rapidly evolving preferences and customer behaviours demand companies stay updated and adapt to the needs of the marketplace. AI utilization in retail is emerging as a turning point in helping to manage multiple functions and achieve the desired outcomes. Organizations can now foresee consumer demand with advanced analytics and predictive modelling capabilities of artificial […]

Enhancing Employee-Well being: New Strategies to Achieving Work and life Balance in 2025

India Employer Forum December 17, 2024

A Delhi-based Entrepreneur, Kushal Arora’s recent post on the need for sleepless nights and personal sacrifices to achieve an annual income of $500,000 defining success, sparked controversies on social media. Similarly, Infosys co-founder, Mr Narayana Murthy’s appeal to youngsters to work 70 hours a week in a bid to enhance productivity became the cause of much […]

The Changing Employment Landscape In India: Essential Tips for the Youth

India Employer Forum December 16, 2024

As Albert Einstein once said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” This thought resonates strongly with employers today. While educational qualifications may make an impression during the initial five minutes of an interview or during the first two years of employment, the modern workplace demands much more than academic credentials. Securing a […]

Driving Youth Empowerment: How the PM Internship Scheme Fuels Skilling Initiatives

India Employer Forum December 13, 2024

Our youth are the driving force of India’s future, brimming with immense potential and ambition. With over 50% of India’s population under the age of 25, the country boasts the highest youth population in the world. However, the critical challenge remains in bridging the chasm between education and employability. With approximately 12 million new entrants […]

Gen Z and Gen Alpha at Work: Supercharging the Workplace

India Employer Forum December 12, 2024

As the global workforce evolves, the influence of younger generations is reshaping workplace norms and expectations. The work ethic of these young cohorts is a vital asset that will drive innovation, enhance adaptability, and shape the future of work. Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, and Gen Alpha, born post-2013, are injecting fresh perspectives […]

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