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Future of Recruitment: Leveraging Technology to Find the Right Fit

India Employer Forum January 27, 2025

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

India Employer Forum January 24, 2025

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 […]

India’s Growth Journey: Navigating the Middle-Income Trap

India Employer Forum January 23, 2025

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 […]

Impact of Emotional Recession by AI on Gen Z

India Employer Forum January 22, 2025

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 […]

Looking Back at 2024: Workforce Trends Shaping Job Market In India 2025

India Employer Forum January 21, 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, […]

India’s Skill Revolution: How Industry Academia Collaborations Fuel Employment Growth

India Employer Forum January 20, 2025

“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 […]

Top Strategies to Measure and Optimize Your Employer Brand Impact

India Employer Forum January 17, 2025

The Importance of Employer Branding in Recruitment Recruitment is no longer a simple transactional exchange where an employer offers a job, and a candidate accepts it solely based on the salary. Today, candidates weigh several qualitative factors, including how they feel about your company. This perception is heavily influenced by how your business is seen […]

Empowering Women: The Need for Gender Focused Education and Employment Models

India Employer Forum January 16, 2025

The Indian workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, with an increasing number of women joining diverse sectors. However, several persistent challenges remain, including unstructured skilling initiatives, heightened family and peer pressures, and difficulties in employment retention. These barriers limit women’s access to continuous skill upgradation and the opportunity to contribute to India’s economic growth. Therefore, […]

The Regulatory Overview of NBFCs

India Employer Forum January 15, 2025

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), established in the 1960s, were started to serve the financial needs of investors and savers that were not being serviced by the existing banking system. Since then, they have become vital to India’s financial ecosystem, filling critical gaps left by traditional banks. Over the past decade, NBFCs have significantly increased their […]

WEF Report 2025 – Net Job Gain and India’s Workforce Evolution

India Employer Forum January 10, 2025

The World Economic Forum’s Jobs Report released on January 8th, 2025, forecasts a global increase in net jobs. The report anticipates the creation of 170 million new jobs and the displacement of 92 million jobs by 2030, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. While specific figures for India are not detailed, the […]

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Dr Manmohan Singh: The Architect of India’s Economic Transformation

India Employer Forum January 9, 2025

Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister, has left an enduring legacy defined by qualities such as exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and humility. Renowned for his academic excellence, two terms of exemplary prime ministership, and the introduction of groundbreaking reforms that shaped India’s economic growth, Dr. Singh’s contributions continue to resonate. His exceptional academic achievements […]

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