Impact of Corporate HRM to Dharmic Governance: Applying Indian Knowledge Systems to Improve Job Satisfaction in Delhi-NCR’s Edtech Workforce

सार

The rapid expansion of the EdTech sector in the Delhi–NCR region has transformed the nature of work in the education industry, creating new opportunities as well as challenges related to employee well-being, work pressure, job security, and organizational culture. In this context, conventional Human Resource Management (HRM) practices often focus primarily on performance and productivity, sometimes overlooking the holistic well-being and ethical dimensions of the workforce. Drawing inspiration from the principles of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), which emphasize ethical governance, collective welfare, and harmony between individual and organizational goals, this study explores how traditional Indian philosophical concepts can inform modern HR practices. The research particularly examines the transition from conventional corporate HRM approaches to a value-based framework inspired by Dharmic governance, rooted in concepts such as dharma, lokasangraha (collective welfare), and holistic development.

The primary objective of the study is to analyze the impact of HR practices influenced by IKS principles on employee job satisfaction in the EdTech sector of Delhi–NCR. Using a mixed-method research design, the study collects primary data from employees working in various EdTech organizations through structured questionnaires and interviews. Key HR dimensions examined include leadership ethics, work-life balance, employee participation, organizational culture, and well-being initiatives. The findings aim to assess whether integrating ethical and holistic perspectives derived from IKS into HR policies can enhance job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and sustainable workplace practices.

The study contributes to the emerging discourse on integrating indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary management practices, aligning with the national development vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. By proposing a Dharmic governance framework for HR management in the EdTech sector, the research offers practical insights for organizations seeking to create more ethical, sustainable, and employee-centric work environments. The findings are expected to provide a conceptual bridge between traditional Indian philosophical wisdom and modern organizational management, thereby supporting long-term sustainability and human-centered development in the knowledge economy.