Despite women’s employment in urban India jumping 10% in six years (2017-18 to 2023-24), more than 89 million urban Indian women still remained out of the labour market in 2023-2024, according to a white paper launched by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025. The report highlights the evolving landscape of women’s unemployment …

India’s apprenticeship ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented momentum, solidifying its role as a key driver of workforce transformation as per the Outlook Report for Q1 2024-25 (Jan-Mar) of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship of TeamLease Services. It points to a record-high Net Apprenticeship Outlook (NAO) of 76%—an 8% surge from the previous Oct-Dec 2023-24 period. This historic rise in NAO signals a fundamental …

This pioneering study  provides crucial insights into how marginalised communities can overcome entrenched inequalities and build sustainable, inclusive futures  A   research   study   conducted   by   faculty   at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has highlighted the importance of empowering marginalized communities to overcome entrenched inequalities while preserving their autonomy in the face of external pressures. This pioneering study is significant as it provides crucial insights …

Statistics show over half the global population spends more than 2.5 hours daily on social media, UC research has looked at the psychological drivers and concerns behind excessive social media use “It’s not just in how much time we spend online, but in how social media exploits unconscious psychological triggers that fuel impulsive behaviour,” says University of Canterbury lecturer Dr Kseniia …

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilisers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertiliser for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study.  Scientists discovered that, even when applied in high doses, one-year stored urine had little impact on soil bacterial communities and produced minimal change in soil pH and …

These joyful, experiential therapies help employees to handle better the social, intellectual and emotional challenges arising from changes and challenges in the organization  An Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) study suggests that fostering an environment that channels the creative and expressive sides of employees could be a successful approach to running a volatile business. Many large corporate companies such as Boston …