Towards a new economic geography for states
There is a pressing need to revisit the dynamics of an urban-biased, economic geography to bring the focus back on developing more proximate economic hotspots within states.
labour
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A deep contractualisation of the workforce
The current crisis presents an opportunity to look at the seriousness of structural concerns present in our existing labour-market
Corporate responsibility in the time of coronavirus
Organisations should refrain from using the ongoing crisis as an opportunity to lay-off employees as there are other tools available to contain costs.
How India can emerge stronger post COVID-19
The advent of Industry 4.0 is going to be accelerated as factories will struggle to find labour that was earlier easily and competitively available in a country like India.
New maternity law to cause job losses for women: report
Startups, SMEs, medium-sized multinationals perceive the amendment as a deterrent and are likely to reduce intake of women.
No magic bullet to solve jobs problem
An HR consultancy report predicts 10 labour law reforms could create 10 million sales jobs in three years. But experts are sceptical.
Unusual level of volatility in the decades ahead: Bain
A recent report by Bain predicts that three mega-trends—changing demographics, automation and rising inequality—will shape the world in the next decade and beyond.
