12/15/2025

Humanizing HR in India’s Emerging Labour Market

Humanizing HR in India's Emerging Labour Market
India's labour reforms and digital initiatives, like Digital Shram Seva and Shram Shakti Niti 2025, have created a foundation for a more inclusive and tech-savvy workforce. However, it is the role of HR professionals that truly brings these frameworks to life.

The contemporary workplace in India is experiencing transformative changes, particularly in the realm of labour governance. Upcoming policies such as Shram Shakti Niti 2025 and Digital Shram Seva are poised to introduce significant advancements in universal social protection, inclusivity, and digital empowerment. A pivotal issue arises amidst this evolution: Can Human Resources (HR) reclaim its intrinsic human-centric approach? Each policy is underpinned by human experiences, whether it pertains to an employee balancing multiple responsibilities, a migrant striving for acknowledgement, or an individual acclimating to digital environments. In this context, HR’s renewed mission is to convert policy frameworks into meaningful lived experiences that enhance equity, well-being, and dignity. An effective HR strategy necessitates a synthesis of efficiency with empathy, procedural rigour with purpose, and compliance with ethical considerations.

The principles articulated in the Shram Shakti Niti 2025 signify a noteworthy shift in policy orientation. This initiative seeks to...

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Atisha Panda

is a full-time doctoral scholar at the School of Human Resource Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India. She is a junior research fellow (JRF) qualified in Labour Welfare/IR/HRM.

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Atisha Panda

is a full-time doctoral scholar at the School of Human Resource Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India. She is a junior research fellow (JRF) qualified in Labour Welfare/IR/HRM.

Dr. Lalatendu Kesari Jena

is an Associate Professor (Human Resources) in the School of Human Resource Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India. He has more than 23 years of experience in academics and corporate HR.

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