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Tackling Informality and Expanding Social Security: Lessons from Latin America

India Employer Forum October 21, 2025

Informal employment remains a defining feature of many developing economies, limiting access to social protection, reducing productivity, and perpetuating inequality. In India, nearly 85 percent of workers operate without formal contracts, health insurance, or pension benefits. Latin America has faced similar challenges, with an estimated 50 percent of workers employed informally in 2023 (ILO, 2024). […]

The Evolving Priorities of Gen Z at Work: What this means for Employers?

India Employer Forum October 17, 2025

India’s economy is being reshaped by Generation Z, driven by its innovation, adaptability, and unique approach to problem-solving. To fully harness their potential, employers must understand Gen Z’s evolving priorities in the workplace and implement strategies that align with them. Such initiatives are crucial for both the professional growth of these employees and the sustainable […]

From Non-Metro to Metro: How India’s Emerging Cities Are Powering the Next Wave of Tech Talent?

India Employer Forum October 16, 2025

As India’s digital economy races toward the $1.2 trillion milestone by 2030, a quiet revolution is unfolding not in the metros, but beyond them. For years, cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai have dominated the digital map, commanding salary premiums and drawing the lion’s share of skilled professionals. But the latest Digital Skills and Salary […]

From Classrooms to Startups: Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship Education

India Employer Forum October 15, 2025

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with young talents transitioning from job seekers to job creators. This entrepreneurial mindset has given rise to several successful startups — including Zepto, BharatPe, OYO, etc — that have redefined the nation’s business ecosystem and job creation potential. Zepto, for instance, secured $350 million in funding in […]

Can India Bridge the Gap?

India Employer Forum October 14, 2025

Aligning Growth with Jobs for a Sustainable Future India’s economic story is one of impressive growth, yet a widening jobs gap poses a critical challenge. While the nation enjoys a demographic dividend and robust GDP growth, the pressing question is whether this expansion can generate sufficient, productive, and sustainable employment for its growing workforce. A […]

The Evolving Compliance Landscape in India

India Employer Forum October 13, 2025

Diwanshu Arora, speaks to the India Employer Forum about the compliance challenges in the consumer electronics industry, technology influence in compliance processes and career tips for upcoming compliance professionals… 1.What are the biggest compliance challenges faced by entities in your sector? The consumer electronics industry is navigating a highly complex compliance landscape. One of the […]

From Firewalls to Frameworks: The Rise of BMIS in Corporate Cybersecurity

India Employer Forum October 10, 2025

Written by Nilesh Gupta As the digital landscape evolves under the strain of increasingly sophisticated and relentless cyber threats, corporations are awakening to a stark reality: traditional, perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient. The era of relying solely on firewalls and antivirus software is over. In its place, forward-thinking organizations are turning to the Business […]

The Evolving Priorities of Tech Talent: What Employers Can Do?

India Employer Forum October 9, 2025

The global technology workforce is gaining prominence in the current business landscape. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, innovation is highly valued as it enables businesses to automate repetitive tasks and concentrate on strategic initiatives. To achieve this, employers should understand the evolving priorities of the tech workforce and implement strategies aligned with these priorities […]

India’s Hospitality Boom: Exploring the Jobs and Business Prospects in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

India Employer Forum October 8, 2025

India’s hospitality sector is expanding at a significant pace, with a projected requirement of an additional 61.31 lakh workers by 2036–37, as mentioned in a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EY. While this growth is nationwide, it is particularly pronounced in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, driven by several factors—including the emergence […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup September 2025

India Employer Forum October 7, 2025

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 Festive Season Hiring Surge in India

India Employer Forum October 6, 2025

Every year, August signals more than just the start of festivals—it marks the beginning of India’s busiest hiring season. From Raksha Bandhan through Diwali and into the New Year sales, businesses across e-commerce, retail, logistics, BFSI, travel and hospitality, and consumer durables prepare for a surge in demand. In 2025, the scale is bigger than […]

Turning H-1B Visa Disruption into India’s Innovation Leap

India Employer Forum October 3, 2025

In his book Capitalism and Freedom, Milton Friedman writes, “Only a crisis—actual or perceived—produces real change.” The recent H-1B visa fee hike by the United States can serve as such a political and economic crisis, creating the conditions for India to explore new policy alternatives and economic strategies. While the move is framed as an […]

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