The Apprentices Act, 1961 imposes certain legal obligations and compliance requirements on employers to ensure that apprenticeship training is standardized, meaningful, and beneficial to both apprentices and industry. Employers engaging apprentices must comply with specific duties regarding...
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Launched on August 19, 2016, by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is designed to promote apprenticeship training across India.
Research on the exploitation of apprentices in India reveals a pattern of systemic abuse, including their use as cheap labour, non-compliance with training mandates, misclassification, inadequate stipends, and lack of job security.
Apprentices trained under experienced local artisans can eventually become micro-entrepreneurs, contributing to the growth of India's rural economy.
Apprentices must follow the lawful instructions of their employer and superiors. They must conduct themselves with discipline, respect workplace norms, and maintain decorum.
The trainers in general, and even the learners in particular, need to be sensitized on how to evaluate the outcomes of the learning experience. One needs to understand the process of evaluation and assessment before attending a training session.
HR immediately launches Damage Control Protocol. This includes a mandatory "Professional Conduct Refresher" where they pretend everyone behaves like fully-formed adults and no one is watching their ex across the room waiting for a shark attack.
HR in India today is not merely about managing people; it is about leading transformation. The challenges are multifaceted,
spanning talent, culture, technology, law, and leadership.
The future of talent acquisition belongs to companies that move from control to empowerment. Recruiters who initially
withhold candidate contact details are not being difficult; they are safeguarding candidate experience and protecting organizational credibility.
The metaphor of a "Cloud Burst" in Talent Management reminds us that change is often sudden, and systems must be resilient and responsive. With the right mix of AI, cloud-based technology, agile practices, and workforce readiness, HR can weather any storm.
