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Environmental Compliance in India: Green Mandates and the Future of Employment

India Employer Forum July 24, 2025

India’s environmental compliance regime has entered a transformative phase. Through judicial rulings to legislative reforms, the country has established environmental protection as a cornerstone of economic development. The Supreme Court’s ban on ex-post facto environmental clearances marked a decisive shift, signalling that pollution can no longer be an afterthought in industrial planning. Across states, courts […]

Workplace Safety Must Be a Core Business Commitment, Not an Afterthought

India Employer Forum July 23, 2025

A tragic explosion at a chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh in June 2025, reportedly caused by a malfunction in the quality control unit’s dryer, has once again brought the issue of workplace safety to the forefront. This ₹500-crore facility now joins a long list of industrial sites where serious lapses in safety protocols have led […]

Workforce Productivity is a Function of Technology and Capability and the Synergy Between Them

India Employer Forum July 22, 2025

Sanjay Dhar, Chief General Manager (HR-L&D), SAIL speaks to India Employer Forum about industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, productivity, diversity, inclusion and more. He said, “When you look at productivity, it is a function of technology and capability, and the synergy between them. Neither can work in isolation. So the real challenge is: how do we […]

The Moving City: Bangalore at the Crossroads of Work and Innovation

India Employer Forum July 21, 2025

As the global economy undergoes rapid transformation, the nature of work is being redefined—leading to short-term job engagements, shorter corporate lifespans, underemployment of graduates, growing income inequality in knowledge-based roles, and a rise in necessity-driven self-employment. While these trends are reshaping employment landscapes worldwide, Bangalore has emerged as a standout example of how cities can […]

Employee Turnover: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies

India Employer Forum July 18, 2025

Employee retention plays a crucial role in maintaining organisational stability and driving long-term growth. The loss of a valuable employee can lead to significant consequences, ranging from financial setbacks to disruptions in team morale and overall performance. Addressing this challenge requires the implementation of targeted strategies that promote career development, a supportive work culture, and […]

Compliance Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Sector

India Employer Forum July 17, 2025

Kunal Kasat, Compliance Professional, speaks to the India Employer Forum about compliance challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, the role of technology in compliance and much more… 1.What are the biggest compliance challenges faced by companies in the pharmaceutical sector? Compliance challenges are not specific to any industry; challenges across the nation are very basic. For […]

As America Turns Inward, India’s Moment to Lead Has Arrived

India Employer Forum July 16, 2025

As the U.S. wrestles with internal contradictions, India has a unique window to rise—but only if it acts decisively. The current trajectory of American policy seems to be undermining the very foundations that once propelled it to global dominance. The slogan “Make America Great Again,” which increasingly feels like a coded call to “Make America […]

Strengthening Workplace Safety: India’s OSH Evolution

India Employer Forum July 11, 2025

In May 2025, three workers tragically died from asphyxiation while cleaning a septic tank at a dyeing unit in Karaipudur, near Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. This tragedy exposed severe safety lapses including the absence of protective gear usage and use of hazardous manual practices. The National Human Rights Commission intervened and in response, state authorities are […]

Monthly Compliance Roundup, June 2025

India Employer Forum July 9, 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 2,000 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, and […]

Ethical Hiring Practices

India Employer Forum July 8, 2025

Shreyas Sehgal, Recruiter – Cloud Tech Staffing, Google, speaks to the India Employer Forum about Ethical Hiring Practices with Artificial Intelligence (AI), DEI principles in recruitment, challenges in skill-based hiring and much more… 1. Do you follow a proven process to leverage AI for efficient resume screening while ensuring human oversight to prevent algorithm bias? […]

AI-Ready Data Centers: Powering Future-Ready Businesses

India Employer Forum July 7, 2025

India’s data infrastructure is radically transforming, driven by the rise of AI, GenAI, and automation. As data creation has exploded more in the last three years than in the previous twenty, traditional data centers are evolving into high-density, AI-native ecosystems. These changes demand technical upgrades and a fundamental shift in skills, talent strategies, and collaboration […]

The Future of Manufacturing industry In India

India Employer Forum July 3, 2025

The manufacturing industry in India is experiencing substantial growth, playing a pivotal role in driving economic development and creating a wide range of employment opportunities. This expansion is being fueled by multiple factors, including the emergence of Industry 4.0, which has introduced advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, along with support from […]

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