Author: India Employer Forum

India is witnessing a significant surge in employment opportunities in the financial year 2025‑26, fueled by sector-specific growth, the rise of new employment hubs, and supportive government policies and infrastructure. This expanding job market presents a valuable opportunity for both job seekers and employers. For job seekers, it offers the chance to explore diverse career […]

India’s technology industry is experiencing a new trend of silent layoffs in 2025, driven by economic pressures, technological changes, and reputational considerations. Unlike traditional layoffs, which are publicly announced and often involve severance packages, silent layoffs are subtle and indirect methods used by employers to reduce their workforce without formal termination announcements. This article explores […]

The global pension landscape is under stress as people live longer and retire earlier. Each major economy faces distinct challenges—Europe must invest more, the United States must save more, and China must consume more. India, however, needs to do all three. The recent reforms introduced by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) mark a significant […]

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). […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]