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Unemployability In India: Trends and Factors

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum March 14, 2025
India has long had a large and diverse workforce, but significantly, a large proportion of its population is unemployed. Unemployability refers to the inability of an individual to secure employment despite actively seeking jobs, often due to a lack of soft skills or technical competencies. In contrast, unemployment refers to the state of being without […]
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The Evolving Workforce: The Growing Importance of Fungible Skills in 2025

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum March 6, 2025
“The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus As industries and markets continue to evolve at an accelerated pace, the skill sets required of employees are similarly shifting. For organizations, sourcing candidates with specific industry experience is often a challenge, and focusing exclusively on such expertise can significantly narrow the talent pool. In response, […]
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Skill, Retain, Repeat: A Modern Talent Retention Strategy to Workforce Stability 

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum February 28, 2025
In an era where competition for top talent is fierce, organizations are struggling with the challenge of retaining skilled employees. With 65% of hiring managers reporting difficulty in finding qualified talent due to a lack of digital skills, upskilling has become a critical component of talent retention strategy. Organizations must adopt a strategic approach: Skill, […]
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The Rise of Interim CHRO: Growing Demand

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum February 18, 2025
HR leadership transitions happen almost everywhere. These changes are inevitable, and companies struggle to maintain stability and momentum during these gaps. This is where the role of an interim CHRO comes into play in helping organisations manage such complex transitions. What is an interim CHRO? Interim CHRO refers to a temporary HR leader assigned during […]
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Mentorship Programs for Future Leaders: Growth, Guidance & Success

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum February 13, 2025
Mentorship programs are crucial to professional growth, especially in today’s evolving work landscape for creating future leaders. While education and training once defined career advancement, growth is now a continuous journey. Through mentorship programs, individuals can consistently enhance their skills and knowledge, leading to better career opportunities, increased job satisfaction, and personal fulfilment. Mentorship relationships […]
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People Development – A Collective Responsibility of HR and Leadership 

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team 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 […]
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Empowering Women: The Need for Gender Focused Education and Employment Models

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team 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, […]
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AI and Leadership Revolution: Driving Workforce Transformation

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum December 24, 2024
The disruption brought by AI is not a fleeting moment, but an ongoing journey reshaping industries and redefining leadership. According to a McKinsey report, AI is expected to drive approximately 12 million occupational transitions by 2030. This underscores the complexity and unpredictability of AI’s impact on jobs, requiring leaders to be prepared for a range […]
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Gen Z and Gen Alpha at Work: Supercharging the Workplace

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum December 12, 2024
As the global workforce evolves, the influence of younger generations is reshaping workplace norms and expectations. The work ethic of these young cohorts is a vital asset that will drive innovation, enhance adaptability, and shape the future of work. Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, and Gen Alpha, born post-2013, are injecting fresh perspectives […]
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Internal Labour Migration in India: Trends, Challenges and Future Outlook

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum December 11, 2024
Labour migration has undergone a profound change; migrants have grown from 31.4 Cr in 2001 to 45.5 Cr in 2011 showing a 45% increase. Traditional conventions continue to influence migrants, especially women. However, we do see the rise of new drivers that boost labour migration such as the increase in business opportunities, education, and skill […]
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India’s New Labour Reforms: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Workforce Empowerment

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum December 2, 2024
The economic liberalization of 1991 marked a watershed moment for India, transforming its economic landscape and opening doors to entrepreneurial ventures and global trade. However, while the reforms dismantled several structural bottlenecks, the rigidity and complexity of labour laws have remained a significant obstacle to industrial progress and innovation. The myriad of overlapping and outdated […]
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The Art and the Science of Employee Recognition

Human Capital IEF Editorial Team India Employer Forum November 22, 2024
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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