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Economic Shifts and Employment Opportunities: Navigating the Workforce Development in India 

India’s future is fundamentally tied to its focus on employment generation, workforce development and skill development, reflecting the nation’s ambitions for economic advancement and social upliftment. The Union Budget for 2024–25 has made a strategic pivot, placing an unprecedented emphasis on these domains, particularly given that 65% of India’s burgeoning population is under 35. Despite […]
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AI and Employee Surveillance: The Impact of AI Monitoring on Autonomy and Decision-Making

It’s time to face it: the impact of Artificial intelligence (AI) has two sides. Under the attractive promise of an alternative to current modes of operation, transformation of the nature of work in professional sectors, and increased efficiency with convenience across jobs, AI monitoring has arrived with a very tangible expectation of its transformative powers […]
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Job Ghosting or Phantom Postings: The New Job Market Mirage?

The job market has always sent employees screaming for help, and one of the more baffling trends of late is the rise of ghost jobs. These are roles that companies post publicly but with no intention of actually filling them. It’s like the job market equivalent of a mirage—a glittering opportunity that vanishes as soon […]
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The Art and the Science of Employee Recognition

Every HR leader would agree that rewards and recognition benefit both employees and organizations. However, implementing them correctly remains a challenge. Why are some organizations better at it than others? Is creating a rewards and recognition program an art or a science? And how can we measure the impact of its implementation? This article will […]
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India’s Economic Transformation: A Path Toward Prosperity

Over the past half-century, economists have found India’s and China’s economic trajectories particularly compelling. While China’s authoritarian approach has driven substantial wage growth, it has offered modest returns for shareholders (with public market returns decreasing by 13% over the past two decades). In contrast, India, a democracy, has achieved remarkable public market returns (around 1,300% […]
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Karnataka Must Embrace Decriminalisation in State Employment Laws

Reducing Criminal Provisions in State Employment Laws will further fuel the economic engine by enhancing Job Creation Karnataka’s current progress in creating high-wage jobs compared to other states is deeply rooted in historical investments in human capital, supported by the collective vision of C.V. Raman, Visvesvaraya, Jamsetji Tata, Mirza Ismail, Madhav Rao, and chief ministers […]
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Organizational Change in India: Adapting to Macroeconomic Shifts

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizational change in India has become essential for companies aiming to stay competitive and resilient. Major macroeconomic changes like technological advancements, economic shifts, and crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed how businesses operate. For Indian organizations, these changes demand innovative strategies to manage both internal and external […]
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Future of Human Resource Profession with Growing Use of AI

By Nishant Kalra, Group CHRO, JTEKT India As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various professions, including human resources, certain job profiles within the HR profession are likely to remain essential due to some unique human skills and tasks they involve. Following are some job profiles that are expected to endure despite the growing use […]
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Degree Apprenticeship Program: The Key to Solving Unemployability

India is currently facing a unique challenge: despite its vast youth population, a significant skills gap persists, affecting workforce readiness and job market alignment. As of the latest data from the 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate among youth aged 15-29 stands at approximately 10.2%, with even higher rates for urban females […]
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Key Trade-offs in Higher Education: Policy for Developing Nations

There are no simple answers to questions of what is the purpose of education? Is education to provide lessons for living or for livelihood? One of the most fundamental questions is why some countries remain poor. Poverty is often a result of low productivity, and while various factors can enhance productivity, education stands out as […]
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Efficiency Unleashed: Lean Management Principles Can Drive Business Growth 

Lean management has become a transformative strategy for organizations seeking efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction. This methodology, widely adopted across various sectors, particularly in service industries like finance and healthcare, helps businesses reduce waste and improve productivity. A standout example is Axis Bank, whose “Shikhar” transformation initiative successfully reduced customer wait times for loans by […]
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Embracing the Future: Hybrid Work Models Are Here to Stay!

The hybrid work model has become a powerful strategy for companies in 2024, balancing flexibility with productivity to attract, retain, and engage top talent. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, fundamentally transforming traditional office dynamics. As businesses now navigate a post-pandemic landscape, the importance of hybrid work is clear: it provides a […]
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