Leading Strategic Innovation – Programme Overview
This Management Development Programme offers a strategic insight into India's evolving labour ecosystem, focusing on the New Labour Codes that are the foundation of modern industrial relations. The programme is designed for professionals navigating complex regulatory landscapes and equips participants with critical legal, strategic, and managerial insights. It covers key themes including working conditions, employment terms, wages, social security, industrial relations, and workplace well-being.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks governing employment while developing the skills to balance compliance with business agility in a rapidly transforming economic environment.
OBJECTIVES
- Trace the evolution and recent reforms in Indian labour legislation.
- Understand the constitutional foundations shaping labour law in India.
- Analyze the features and implications of the four new Labour Codes.
- Deepen understanding of industrial relations in a contemporary context.
- Develop strategies to align diverse stakeholder interests effectively.
CONTENT
Day I: Evolution and Future of Labour Relations in India
- Overview of historical developments and emerging trends in Indian labour laws.
- Impact of globalisation, technological shifts, and policy reforms.
- Stakeholder roles: Employers, trade unions, and government bodies in shaping future frameworks.
Day II: The New Labour Codes - Provisions and Implications
- Detailed examination of the four labour codes:
- Code on Wages
- Code on Social Security
- Industrial Relations Code
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
- Analysis of the codes' impact on employers, employees, and gig/contract workers.
Day III: Workplace Safety and the POSH Framework
- Overview of the POSH Act and its compliance requirements.
- Employer obligations to ensure a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.
- Best practices for strengthening internal policies on discrimination and safety.
Day IV: The Gig Economy and Changing Workforce Dynamics
- Rise of Gig and platform-based work models in India.
- Legal and regulatory considerationsfor integrating gig workers.
- Discussion on social security coverage and rights for informal and platform-based labour.
Day V: Strategic Adaptation in a Changing Labour Landscape
- Navigating labour relations in hybrid and tech-driven work environments.
- Policy recommendations for balancing business flexibility with employee protections.
- The evolving role of HR and leadership in ensuring compliance and fostering resilient workplaces.
METHODOLOGY
The programme follows an interactive, experiential learning approach. It combines expert lectures, group discussions, case analyses, scenario-based learning, and real-time policy interpretation exercises. Emphasis is placed on applying legal frameworks to business contexts, enabling participants to effectively internalise and implement best practices.
FACULTY PROFILE
The programme is delivered by a distinguished team of faculty led by Dr Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Professor of CHRD, and Dr Bharath Shashanka Katkam, Assistant Professor of CHRD. The faculty panel includes experts from the Indian Civil Services, business leaders, legal practitioners, and technical specialists, each bringing extensive experience in public policy, law, and corporate governance. Drawing from high-level administrative and industry roles, their insights offer a nuanced and practical perspective on labour and workplace regulation.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
This programme is ideal for Junior, Middle, and senior-level executives, HR professionals, Legal and Compliance Officers, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking a deeper understanding of India's labour reforms, including the New Labour Codes, the POSH Act, and the legal aspects of the emerging gig economy.
Organisational sponsorship is essential.
VENUE
The programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single- occupancy rooms. The college does not provide accommodation for the family. The college is Wi-Fi enabled in a comprehensive way.
DURATION
The programme duration is 5 days, starting from November 17 - 21, 2025. The participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.
PROGRAMME FEE
Residential Fee: Rs. 69,500/- (US $ 1086 for foreigners) plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, courseware (in electronic form) and other facilities of the College, including internet usage.
Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 59,500/- plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, courseware (in electronic form), working lunch and other facilities of the College, including internet usage.
A discount of 10% on the Programme fee for three or more participants from the same organisation will be given, provided the payment is credited into our Bank account before November 14, 2025.
Note: Kindly forward us the details of the Bank/ Wire transfer of the programme fee through email to: [email protected] for confirmation.
