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hr-leadership

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

IEF Editorial Team 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-2025

New Labour Codes Signal a Structural Reset of Work

IEF Editorial Team 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 […]
women-apprenticeship-in-india

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

IEF Editorial Team 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

HRMS Platforms: The Digital Backbone of HR

IEF Editorial Team 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 […]
economic-liberalisaton

Beyond 1991: Why India’s Next Reform Wave Matters

IEF Editorial Team 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-company-culture

The Culture Compass

IEF Editorial Team 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, […]
future-ready-talent

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

IEF Editorial Team 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 […]
compliance-roundup-december-2025

Monthly Compliance Roundup December 2025

IEF Editorial Team 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 […]
ai-and-life-science-sector

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

IEF Editorial Team 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 […]
hr-transformation

Global Scale, HR Transformation, and Building Resilient People Systems

IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum January 5, 2026
Mayank Jauhari, Director HR – Global Shared Services & CCO Office at A.P. Moller – Maersk, speaks with India Employer Forum on navigating large-scale HR transformation, integrating acquisitions across geographies, building standardized reward systems, and the evolving role of India as the epicenter of global shared services. Moderated by: Dhiren Makhija, Senior Vice President – […]
gcc-advantage-in-india

HR Shift from Support to Strategy: The GCC Advantage in India

IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum January 2, 2026
Jaljit Narayanan, General Manager & Head – HR, Nissan Digital, speaks with India Employer Forum on how Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are evolving from cost-focused support units into strategic capability hubs, and why HR leadership has become central to this transformation. Moderated by: Pravin Koshti, AVP – Marketing (General Staffing & Degree Apprenticeship […]
the-human-edge

The Human Edge – Why Employee Experience is Becoming the Sharpest Competitive Weapon

IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum December 31, 2025
By Aakash Thakur, Founder & CEO, HRBP Global: ThinkLab & Solutions There is a silent revolution happening in organisations today, one that doesn’t start in boardrooms or strategy decks, but in hallways, WhatsApp groups, Teams chats, cafeteria corners, and project huddles. Call it what you like, culture shift, engagement movement, employee-first agenda, but at its […]
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