Can India’s Hybrid Work Models Survive 2025
Hybrid work was once hailed as the perfect middle ground between remote freedom and in-office collaboration. Post-pandemic, India Inc. embraced it with cautious optimism. Two years later, cracks are beginning to show. While many global firms are doubling down on flexible work, the Indian reality is more complex. Office mandates are making a quiet comeback. […]
The Rise of Skills-First Hiring in India: Hype or Reality?
For decades, India’s hiring ecosystem has revolved around degrees, pedigree, and paper credentials. But over the last few years, a new wave of hiring philosophy is gaining ground—skills-first hiring. Whether it’s tech giants dropping the requirement for formal degrees or startups prioritizing portfolio over pedigree, the shift toward a skills-first mindset is being called the […]
Gen Z at Work: What India Inc. Still Gets Wrong
They are vocal. They are ambitious. They are digital-first. And they’re already reshaping the Indian workforce. Gen Z in the workplace is no longer a niche trend—it’s a generational shift in expectations, communication, and purpose. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z now makes up over 25% of India’s population, and their growing […]
How Indian HR Leaders Are Preparing for the AI Wave
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes every corner of business, Human Resources in India stands at a critical junction. From transforming recruitment and employee experience to optimizing workforce analytics and learning systems, AI in HR is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a present-day imperative. But are Indian HR leaders truly ready for the AI wave? And […]
Quiet Hiring, Loud Culture: How Progressive Organizations are Building Agile Talent Models
In a world where talent shortages, evolving skill demands, and rapid technological changes have become the norm, the smartest organizations are not shouting about flashy hiring sprees—they’re quietly, strategically filling skill gaps while fostering bold, human-centered cultures. Welcome to the era of Quiet Hiring and Loud Culture—a juxtaposition that’s reshaping the future of work. But […]
Why EdTech Platforms Are Critical to the Future of Work
In a world where job roles evolve faster than university curriculums, and automation disrupts traditional career paths, one reality is clear: learning can no longer be a one-time event—it must be a lifelong journey. As we move deeper into 2025, employers and HR leaders are no longer asking whether to invest in upskilling—they’re asking how. […]
Diversity 2.0: Why Inclusion Needs Action, Not Just Intent
For more than a decade, companies across the globe have proudly displayed their diversity statements, launched awareness campaigns, and even hired Chief Diversity Officers. But in 2025, the call is no longer just to “talk the talk.” The bar has moved. Welcome to Diversity 2.0—a bold, action-first approach that demands measurable inclusion, sustained leadership accountability, […]
Mental Health, Burnout & Belonging in 2025: What HR Leaders Must Prioritize Now
The year is 2025, and despite advancements in workplace tech, AI-driven productivity tools, and flexible work models, one persistent challenge still weighs heavily on organizations: mental health and burnout. But there’s a new dimension to this challenge—belonging. Mental health isn’t just about stress management anymore. It’s about how safe, supported, and seen employees feel—especially in […]
Rethinking Career Pathways in a Skills-First Economy
In today’s fast-changing world of work, the traditional ladder of career growth—anchored in degrees, tenure, and titles—is giving way to something more dynamic, equitable, and future-ready: the skills-first economy. As automation, digital disruption, and demographic shifts reshape industries, organizations are being compelled to rethink career pathways. Skills—not pedigree—are emerging as the currency of the new […]
From Purpose Statements to Purpose-Driven Workplaces
In boardrooms and on careers pages, purpose has become the corporate buzzword of the decade. But behind the glossy posters and polished mission statements lies a critical question that organizations can no longer afford to ignore: Are we truly living our purpose—or just talking about it? As the expectations of employees, customers, and investors evolve, […]