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Bridging the Skills Gap for Persons with Disabilities in India

Conversations around workforce inclusivity are gaining strength across boardrooms and policymaking circles alike.

The Growing Role of Apprenticeships in Strengthening India’s Workforce

A robust workforce is the backbone of any thriving economy. As industries evolve and skill demands shift, apprenticeships have emerged

Placement-Linked Training Programs For Women

Entrepreneurship has long been a catalyst for economic progress, social mobility, and innovation. Yet, many aspiring entrepreneurs

Addressing the Talent Crunch Through Industry-Led Skilling Programs

A growing skills gap threatens to slow down industries at a time when innovation and efficiency are paramount.

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Fostering Entrepreneurship Through CSR: Trends, Insights, and Opportunities

Entrepreneurship has long been a catalyst for economic progress, social mobility, and innovation. Yet, many aspiring entrepreneurs

CSR and the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme: A Transformational Shift in Employability

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has long played a crucial role in bridging India’s skill gap. With the introduction of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme,

Future-Proofing India’s Youth with Apprenticeship Linked Learning Programs (ALLP)

India’s workforce is on the brink of a transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving industry demands.

The Role of CSR in Boosting Women’s Workforce Participation

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved beyond philanthropy—it is now a strategic driver of workforce inclusion.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Focused CSR Interventions

Women entrepreneurs are redefining industries, fostering economic growth, and driving social change. Yet, access to funding, mentorship,

Skill-Based Scholarship Programs Creating Career Pathways

Traditional scholarships have long supported academic excellence, but the evolving job market demands a shift toward skill-based scholarship programs.

CSR Initiatives Revolutionizing BFSI and Skill-Based Careers

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector has evolved beyond compliance-driven.

The Future of CSR in Education and Workforce Alignment

The role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in education is evolving beyond scholarships and infrastructure support.

Effective CSR Strategies for Driving Employment and Livelihood Growth

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved beyond philanthropy to become a strategic approach for sustainable development.

Empowering Rural Talent Through Vocational Training Programs

Economic growth is often measured by urban advancements, but rural communities hold immense untapped expertise.

Transforming Education with Apprenticeship Embedded Certificate Programs: A CSR Initiative

CSR has evolved from a voluntary philanthropic gesture to a strategic investment in social good. Companies today are looking for ways.

Professional Certification Programs Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow: A CSR Perspective

CSR has evolved beyond philanthropy to become an essential driver for community and workforce development. In the context of workforce training,

Advancing Careers Through the UG and PG Scholarship Initiative

Scholarships serve as a bridge to higher education, providing students the opportunity to advance academically and professionally.

Specialized Career Pathways for IT and ITeS Sectors

The IT and ITeS sectors have consistently been at the forefront of driving economic growth and innovation.

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Through Tailored Training Programs

As the global business landscape evolves, the role of women entrepreneurs continues to gain prominence, contributing significantly to economic growth

Memorial Programs Creating Lasting Educational Legacies

Education has always been a powerful tool for shaping societies and fostering growth. Memorial programs,

The Role of Corporate Partnerships in Strengthening Education

The evolving educational landscape is witnessing a pivotal transformation, where collaboration between corporate entities and academia.

Transforming Lives Through Skill Development and Employment Initiatives

Across the globe, the bridge between education and employability often feels daunting, particularly in communities where access to formal training is limited.

Supporting Dreams Through Scholarship Programs

The power of education to transform lives is universally acknowledged. Yet, for countless students, financial barriers often overshadow their aspirations.

Skilling India’s Youth for Success in the BFSI Sector

Skilling India’s youth to step confidently into the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector is no longer...............

Skilling Indian women requires out-of-the-box thinking

There are many challenges facing policy makers and corporate India when it comes to improving female participation in the workforce. The available data itself throws up differing conclusi...............

Involving beneficiaries in every stage of a CSR program improves success rates dramatically

With 16 years of experience under his belt, Siddhartha Iyer, Sr Manager, CSR, ASK Asset & Wealth Management, shared his views on what CSR programs tend to work (and what do not)

Disrupting the skilling ecosystem through tech

This latest edition of the CSR Dialogues highlights the inspiring achievements of the HCL Foundation in tapping India’s unique demographic dividend - by using tech skills to help Ge....

Can CSR be a key driver of India’s economy?

That’s one of the many questions that Sriram Ananthanarayanan, Director - Projects, United Way Bengaluru, and Joel Fernandez, Chief of Partnerships & Strategy, TeamLease Foundation discus...............

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Has adopting technology helped make CSR programs more inclusive?

As: Global Head, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability, EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), Rumi Mallick Mitra has decades of experience in

How skilling can lower attrition amongst women

In a wide-ranging discussion on the Economic Empowerment of Women, Kathryn Moore, Social Impact Manager - Lodha, shared her views with Joel Fe...............

Access, Engagement & Accessibility - the three-lane expressway to bridge the digital divide

In a recent edition of the CSR Dialogues, Dr. Madhuri Dubey – Founder, Director - National Skills Network (NSN) spoke extensively with Joel Fernandez, Chief of Partnerships & St...............

Optimizing CSR spending in light of GST regulations

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved significantly over the years, transforming from a mere philanthropic endeavor into a legally mandated and socially impactful practice.

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A new metric - measuring the impact of CSR projects not just on beneficiaries, but on employees too

Dr. Ganesaraman K is the VP & Head of Global Internal Audit at 24 (7) ai , as well as the firm’s CSR trustee. He is also the Adjunct Professor of Practice at MS Ramaiah Univ.

Can the impact of Corporate India’s CSR goals get a boost from AI?

In this edition, we opened up the CSR conversation to more participants, resulting in a lively Roundtable discussion of how AI can be used to improve CSR initiatives. At the tab...............

Economic Empowerment of Women in India

The recent episode of CSR Dialogues hosted by Teamlease Education Foundation centered around the topic "Economic Empowerment of Women in India." In this enlightening session, Jo...............

How a powerful CSR agenda helps Coca-Cola build ‘circularity’ into its operations

In the latest edition of TeamLease Education Foundation's CSR Dialogues, Rajesh Ayapilla, Director, CSR and Sustainability for India and South West Asia, Coca-Cola, chatted with Joel

How space technology can help impact assessment in the CSR domain

Across states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka, which have begun implementing the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Housing for All (Urban) Mission, launched in June 2015...............

“Women’s economic empowerment needs the ‘phigital’ approach – in-person or physical engagements, followed by digital interventions”

The slow but steady progress that India had made over decades, towards getting more women into formal employment was dealt a severe blow....

Leveraging technology for CSR initiatives: Addressing the challenges

In recent years, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of many companies' strategies to give back to society while ensuring sustainable business practices................

How public opinion combined with impact-assessment are affecting CSR initiatives

In 2019, the independent standards organization, Global Reporting Initiative, revealed that 93% of the world’s largest companies (by revenue) were already reporting on their ESG per...............

Measuring what matters: How technology is changing the game in CSR impact assessment

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an essential component of modern business operations, and companies across the globe are looking for ways to measure their

How Technology is Transforming CSR Initiatives: A Closer Look

Technology has revolutionized nearly every facet of our lives, encompassing education, entertainment, communication, and operations. In fact, every industry is currently experiencing a di...............

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Engaging Stakeholders & Local Communities in CSR: Best Practices

The success of your organization is determined by multiple interdependent relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and investors. No organization can exist in isol...............

Why Investment in Green Energy is Critical for Creating a Sustainable Future

Corporate social responsibility in India has been at the forefront of societal change in the recent few years and the government’s push to make India greener and produce more

De-mystifying ALL the issues plaguing sexual minorities

The aim of TeamLease Education Foundation’s CSR Dialogues is to help companies understand the wide set of problems facing society. And through a better understanding of the issues, ...............

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CSR Dialogue Series: Shilpa Jaiswal

TeamLease Education Foundation had another session of the CSR Dialogue Series. We invited Shilpa Jaiswal, Head CSR, at Welspun Enterprise ltd, a highly experienced development professiona...............

Gender Inclusivity in the Workplace: Subha Chacko

After a long struggle, including various movements and demonstrations in different parts of the globe, several nations, including India, have officially recognized third sex and

Making Indian Youth Future Ready

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, UNDP India's Chief of Skills and Business Development, Clement Chauvet, provided a comprehensive explanation about the importance of Co...............

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Boosting India’s GDP with more women in the workforce

B.R Ambedkar once said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress women have achieved.” For centuries, women have faced chal...............

Opportunities in NorthEast India with CSR

Northeast India, like the rest of the country, needs workers with employable skills and knowledge to contribute to its economic growth. With the anticipated economic growth in the

Rebuilding The Youth of Rural India with CSR

The rural sector of the country is the backbone of our economy. India is home to a fifth of the world's youth with a population of 1.3 billion, more than 50% of its population below t...............

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GST Levy on CSR Activities: A Survey Report

The Companies Act, of April 2013 is a landmark legislation that created an opportunity for Indian companies to contribute to the areas of development. India is also the first country to

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LGBTQ inclusion at the workplace

For another session of CSR dialogues from TeamLease Education Foundation, we invited Pinky Chandran, Trustee of Hasiru Dala for a one-on-one conversation with Joel Fernandez on the topic ...............

Skilling India's Youth: A long-term investment

India has a growing and sizeable youth population making it the second-most populated country in the world. However, India struggles with a high rate of unemployment. There is an

Gen Z in the workplace: A changed workforce

There has been a major shift in the way enterprises work, due to the pandemic and the growth of digital technology. This has changed the workplace for good, and now employers are seeking to attract...............

Impact of Indian Corporate policies for the LGBTQ+ community

In India, the conversation around social biases is still evolving. Many of us come from backgrounds where non-heteronormative orientation is still taboo. Considering the diverse backgrounds of corp...............

Gender Inclusion in the Workplace- Inclusivity beyond Gender

Welcome to another session of CSR dialogues from TeamLease Education Foundation. When we speak about gender inclusion, corporates in India keep limiting gender inclusivity to males and females. How...............

Dr Lopamudra’s journey toward social movement

TeamLease Education Foundation invited Dr Lopamudra Priyadarshini, a Certified Corporate Director, and Senior Management Professional to speak about her journey in the corporate social movement. Sh...............

Empowering Indian women through CSR and bridging the pay gap

Welcome to CSR Dialogues from TeamLease Education Foundation, where industry leaders come together to discuss relevant progressive topics around the social development sector including .........

Bringing women back into the mainstream workforce

Welcome to CSR Dialogues from TeamLease Education Foundation, where industry leaders come together to discuss relevant progressive topics around the social development sector, including .........

CSR play an important role in reaching rural areas

Welcome to CSR Dialogues from TeamLease Education Foundation, where industry leaders come together to discuss relevant progressive topics around the social development sector. For a recent session,...............

CSR helps in Building a Better World

Corporate social responsibility is an ethical framework in which companies are accountable for fulfilling their civic duty and taking actions that benefit society as a whole. CSR comes in many form...............

Empowering Indian Women Through Skilling

Welcome to CSR Dialogues from TeamLease Education Foundation, where industry leaders come together to discuss relevant progressive topics around the social development sector, including .........

Skilling Indian Women - The Need of the Hour

It is no secret that women form a significant part of the Indian population and that they are woefully underrepresented in most areas, especially in the workforce.

How your business benefits from gender, ethnic and social diversity

The McKinsey Wakeup call For years, ‘diversity’ was viewed as a good or charitable thing to do. And with that patriarchal mindset, HR teams rarely moved beyon...............

When CSR is working towards societal impact, should GST be charged on CSR funds?

As the world was reeling with the impact of COVID-19, corporate and companies have played a pivotal role in helping the country.

An all-women workforce - The OLA story

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced a campaign called Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, or Self-reliant India, to make the country and its citizens independent and self-reliant ...............

Skill development for women with the help of CSR

Women play a pivotal role in the development of a country as well as society. For the last few decades, women have been actively participating in various economic & social activities, but they

The role of collaboration and effective execution of CSR

Collaboration in CSR is the need of the hour. Organizations can scale the impact of their social responsibility initiatives by working together and subsequently aid the government and society in

Scaling CSR Initiatives During an Economic Downturn

TeamLease Education Foundation conducted an interesting webinar on ...............