The world of work is undergoing a quiet revolution in India. The traditional 9 to 5, full-time employment model is giving way to a flexible, multi-layered workforce – a blend of permanent employees, gig workers, freelancers, apprentices, contractual staff, and remote talent. For employers and...
Author - Anil Kaushik
A Management thinker, Educator, Motivator, Guest Speaker of Management Institutes, Consultant, author of labour law books and President of Indian HR Forum, with about three decades of deep rooted understanding, Floor experience and research in HRM Area and Training has led many organizations to a path of productivity, performance and profits with business linked HR strategies.
In a country with one of the world’s youngest workforces, India’s success story hinges largely on how well it transforms its demographic advantage into a skilled and employable population. The Apprentices Act, 1961, was a bold legislative step toward that ambition-intended to facilitate...
This edition's cover story is an attempt to reinforce the necessity of understanding the power of people in organisation that can pull the business growth to new heights. Industry experts, thought leaders and HR Veterans share their insights and also how they have empowered their human capital to...
The point of liability for paying gratuity to contract labour is highly contentious, and there are now conflicting judgments on this point. There is no straightforward answer. The perception of manpower supplier agencies (contractor firms) at large is that they are merely commission agents for the...
New managers must remember that pleasing everyone will not bring acceptability and respect from others rather often leads to burnout. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerial role means redefining success.
Platforms must align operations with the Ordinance’s requirements, including registration, fee contributions, and grievance mechanisms, which may raise operational costs. These costs could be passed on to consumers, potentially affecting pricing for services like ride-hailing or food delivery.
About these challenges, not only HR but also business leaders need to be aware of and address them to align their actions with stated values to keep the culture in motion.
The year 2025 marks the birth centenary year of Dr. Udai Pareek, popularly known as the founder, pioneer, and father of the HRD function in India. He was born in 1925 and passed away in 2010. Whatever HR concepts and practices we see today in India Inc. and public Sector undertakings, somehow...
In any organisation, paying an employee for his services is not as simple and ordinary as it appears on the surface. In fact, Compensation and Benefits policy reflects the culture of the organisation. It is exchange of value. It plays a key role in shaping the culture and promoting its values. So...
This perception is false that the employee relations function is outdated or has become irrelevant in the spate of technology taking over HR processes. The function of employee relations is all about the art of managing and being managed, and it will remain relevant, whether in the present or...
