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And how you can course-correct to attract – and retain – the next generation of talent When recruiters step onto campuses for placement drives, they often carry untested assumptions about Gen Z. You’ll hear them whispering, “They’re entitled,” “They don’t stick around,” or “They only care about social media.” But the truth is more layered. Gen Z – the most educated, diverse, and digital-native generation to date – has entered the workforce during a time of rapid technolo

India’s experiment with large-scale manpower outsourcing through government tenders has become a cautionary tale. What was meant to bring efficiency, transparency, and private sector discipline has instead turned into a convoluted maze—one where contradictory asks, flawed evaluation models, and unsustainable pricing combine to guarantee failure. Importantly, contractual staffing is no longer a temporary alternative —it has become a non-reversible trend across central ministri

The Illusion of Progress Picture this: a townhall in Bengaluru. The CEO flashes a slide that says “We are 42% diverse.” Applause breaks out, the HR head smiles, and the board ticks a box. Yet, in the cafeteria the next morning, women employees whisper about the “boys’ club” project allocations, a mid-level manager admits he doesn’t know what “psychological safety” means, and LGBTQ+ staff still hesitate to be out at work. This is the paradox of DEIB in India. Numbers look im