At SAHI by LabourNet, we believe that India’s biggest strength is its people. But the true potential of a young, diverse, and ambitious workforce that’s eager to contribute cannot be unlocked unless we reimagine India’s current hiring process and we do it collectively. While the Opportunity Is Clear – India adds 12 million youth to the workforce every year – millions still remain underemployed or excluded.
The challenge isn’t just a lack of jobs. The path to employment is blocked by multiple barriers:
- Lack of access to skilling
- Limited awareness of job opportunities
- Poor last-mile hiring infrastructure
- Employer concerns about job readiness and retention
At the same time, employers across industries struggle to find talent that is prepared for the demands of modern roles, especially in emerging sectors like EV, logistics, and retail tech.
This disconnect calls for a new approach to hiring.
The SAHI Approach: Inclusion Meets Scale
SAHI by LabourNet, was inspired by this very gap. We’re designed to bridge it by going beyond traditional recruitment. We’ve built an integrated model that connects skilling, sourcing, and onboarding, with inclusion built into every stage.
Here’s how we’re doing it:
- Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD)
Our HTD model recruits candidates from different industries, provides them with job-specific training, and connects them with partner employers for immediate placement. Whether it’s a supply chain technician, EV service agent, or retail associate – our candidates are prepared to hit the ground running from their first day on the job.
The Result: Reduced hiring friction and better retention outcomes for employers.
- Empowering Women to Succeed in Male-Dominated Fields
Our mission is to shatter gender barriers in the hiring process and support women in pursuing careers in industries typically dominated by men. We do this by providing workplace readiness training, mentorship, and targeted employer support.In fact, 40% of the individuals we welcome into our workforce are women, many of whom are entering the workforce for the first time.
The Outcome: We not only help women secure jobs but also thrive in them.
- Unlocking Local Talent at National Scale
With a pan-India presence, SAHI connects employers to candidates from Tier 2, Tier 3 towns and rural districts, reaching talent pools often ignored by mainstream hiring platforms.
The Result: Companies gain access to motivated, local talent, without needing to expand their own footprint.
- Apprenticeships That Work
Through a blend of hands-on training and practical experience, we offer well-structured and high-quality apprenticeships within the NAPS and NATS frameworks, that provide a seamless transition for first-generation workers from education to the workforce.
The Outcome: Long-term talent pools, particularly in the manufacturing and service industries.
- Tech-Enabled, Human-Centered
SAHI’s tech platform was designed to be user-friendly and inclusive and includes:
- Assessments for candidates in various local languages
- Easy registration and onboarding through mobile devices
- AI-powered matching and employer dashboards
The Result: Ensuring technology helps, not hinders.
India cannot solve its talent challenges with business-as-usual hiring. We must build systems that include everyone, from every background — and do so at scale.
Inclusion Is NOT an Add-On. It is the Answer.
Inclusive hiring isn’t a feel-good initiative. It’s a national economic strategy.
At SAHI by LabourNet, we’re proud to be leading that change — building a workforce that’s not only job-ready, but future-ready.
Let’s Build that Future Together.
Whether you’re an employer looking to diversify your talent pipeline or a policymaker designing for scale, we invite you to explore how the SAHI model can support your workforce goals.
Together, we can make hiring in India truly inclusive. And truly SAHI.
