Compensation and Payroll · HR Compliance

Who is Eligible for ESIC? Employer and Employee Coverage Explained

ESIC eligibility explained: the 10-employee threshold, ₹21,000 wage ceiling, the new 50% wage rule, and edge cases that trip up payroll.

Culture · HR Compliance

POSH and Hierarchy: When Rank Enters the Room

When the accused outranks the committee, POSH inquiries bend. Here is how HR can build a process that holds up against senior respondents.

Compensation and Payroll · HR Compliance

Is Group Medical Insurance Mandatory for Employers in India?

Group medical insurance is mandatory only under ESIC in India. Learn which staff trigger the obligation and where cover is a retention call.

Compensation and Payroll · HR Compliance

When is PF Mandatory for Employees? Employer Guide 2026

PF becomes mandatory at 20+ employees and for wages of Rs 15,000 or less. Learn coverage triggers, contribution rates, and 2026 EPF changes.

HR Voices · Recruitment · Talent Management

Why the Best Candidates Don’t Always Choose the Best Companies

What makes top talent say yes to one employer and no to another, even when compensation and job roles are similar?

HR Compliance · Talent Management

POSH for the Gig and Platform Economy in India

Does the POSH Act cover Swiggy riders, freelancers, and vendors in India? A look at coverage, the Ola ruling, and what compliance teams must do.

Compensation and Payroll · HR Technology · Talent Management

How AI is Transforming Rewards and Recognition

AI is reshaping employee rewards and recognition in India, from Wipro's Copilot rollout to fairness audits. See where it works and where it fails.

Culture · Talent Management

Keeping Gig and Contract Workers Engaged: What Works in India

India's gig workforce hit 12 million in FY2025. See what actually keeps contract workers engaged: fast pay, fair ratings, and social security.

Recruitment · Talent Management

Attracting Passive Talent: Hiring the Candidate You Need

The best person for your role isn't job-hunting. How to source, engage, and convert passive candidates in India's tight talent market.

Culture · Recruitment

Candidate Ghosting: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

Candidate ghosting is rising in India. Learn why job seekers disappear, where it happens in the funnel, and what recruiters can do to stop it.