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Navigating the Challenges of Limited Social Security

India’s employment landscape is a complex tapestry woven with both opportunities and challenges. While the country has experienced notable economic growth in recent decades, the benefits of this progress have not been evenly distributed, particularly when it comes to the realm of employment and job creation. The country faces a critical challenge: generating sufficient quality […]
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City Watch: Exploring the Employment Growth in Hyderabad in 2025

Hyderabad, often referred to as the “HITEC City,” is rapidly emerging as a dynamic hub for employment across various industries. While the city has long been known for its robust IT sector, it is now experiencing significant employment growth in the Pharma and BFSI sectors as well. This transformation is largely driven by both national […]
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Managerial and Technical Experts are Mostly Sourced from Within the Telecom Industry

Rajesh Gupta, Head – Telecom Infra Management, Mahindra Powerol speaks to India Employer Forum about talent sourcing in the telecom industry, recruitment processes and more. He said, “As a telecom veteran with extensive experience in the field, my insights will be particularly relevant to the telecom profession. Drawing from my recent role at Mahindra, I […]
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The Power of a Skills-First Mindset in Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce

The “Skills First” approach is transforming how companies in industries like BFSI, automotive, and semiconductor hire talent. Instead of focusing on traditional degrees, this approach prioritizes skills and abilities, valuing hands-on experience and transferable skills. With 77% of hiring managers struggling to find qualified candidates, skills-first methods have proven to be more successful in finding […]
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India’s Informal Sector: Challenges and Solutions

Over its 75-year journey post-independence, India has been functioning as an informal and unorganized economy. Although significant strides toward formalization have been made since the 1990s, the informal workforce continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic landscape. The informal workplace which comprises over 75% of the total workforce contributes nearly 45-50% to […]
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Unified Lending Interface (ULI): Transforming Credit Access for Agricultural and MSME Borrowers

The Indian credit market is expected to grow by billions in the coming years. However, traditional lending systems are non inclusive, and tedious. To address this, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sought to leverage cutting edge technologies in the India banking space with the launch of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and the […]
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Future of Recruitment: Leveraging Technology to Find the Right Fit

By Dr. Sarmistha Roychowdhury I have witnessed a significant transformation in the recruitment process over my 20 years of experience in human resources. Technological advancement has radically altered the talent recruitment and employment landscape, evolving from traditional paper-based applications to intricate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and increasingly to artificial intelligence/machine learning-focused solutions. With each progress, […]
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People Development – A Collective Responsibility of HR and Leadership 

The rapidly evolving work environment requires businesses to place a greater emphasis on employee development to stay competitive and drive growth. People development, as a strategic concept, should be a collective effort involving all levels of authority within the organization, as it is the key driver of overall progress. Rather than solely assigning this responsibility […]
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India’s Growth Journey: Navigating the Middle-Income Trap

Indermit S. Gill, a former World Bank economist and co-author of the influential report “East Asian Renaissance: Ideas for Economic Growth”  explores how nations can avoid the middle-income trap by fostering innovation, improving governance, and integrating into global markets. The ‘middle-income trap’ refers to a situation where a country, after achieving a certain level of […]
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Impact of Emotional Recession by AI on Gen Z

Dr Anju Chawla, Founder of EQ Advantage Artificial intelligence (AI) governs all that comes under “smart technology” today. From self-driving cars to voice assistants on our smartphones, AI has a ubiquitous presence in our daily lives. Priya, a 23-year-old Gen Z professional, was no stranger to technology. For her, life revolved around convenience: an AI […]
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Looking Back at 2024: Workforce Trends Shaping Job Market In India 2025

Is the workforce of today prepared for the demands of tomorrow, or are we merely playing catch-up with an accelerating future? The year 2024 has been nothing short of transformative—a year where workplaces, industries, and technologies collided to redefine the future of work. With the surge of Industry 4.0 technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, […]
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India’s Skill Revolution: How Industry Academia Collaborations Fuel Employment Growth

“The future of any nation lies in the quality of its human capital, and the best way to enhance that is through meaningful collaboration between industry and academia.” — Dr. Raghuram Rajan, Economist and Former RBI Governor India has been witnessing a transformative shift in its education and employment landscape over recent years with the […]
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