CONTRACTUAL HIRING
Labor Ministry seeks detailed report from Tamil Nadu government on discriminatory hiring practice at Foxconn plant
The Indian government has requested a detailed report on hiring practices at Foxconn's iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, following reports of married women being excluded from assembly operations. The ministry of labour and employment has directed its regional office to provide the report, as section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 stipulates no discrimination in recruitment.
MSMEs should build support fund for women to encourage their participation: Lohit Bhatia, Indian Staffing Federation
MSMEs should work towards increasing female workforce participation by making structural changes to their ecosystem, says Lohit Bhatia, President, Indian Staffing Federation (ISF).
Hiring for new roles to take 27 pc efforts of HR professionals in FY25: Report
The report by Genius Consultants is based on a survey among 1,114 human resource professionals and C-suite executives between March 1 and April 15 this year. The report further revealed that 32 per cent of hiring is expected to be in the level of those having 4-8 years of work experience.
IT sector's rising contractual hiring shows demand uptick
India's IT industry is rebounding with a rise in contractual hiring, signaling recovery after layoffs and reduced bench strength. Staffing firms note increased demand for temporary contracts as companies prepare for future growth.
TCS layoffs: US techies allege Indian IT major of employment discrimination
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, more than 20 employees have filed complaints against TCS, alleging preferential treatment towards individuals on H-1B visas.
'Most people feel gig workers will overshadow traditional workforce'
An overwhelming 83 per cent of respondents believe that the gig workforce will eventually overshadow the traditional workforce, indicating a paradigm shift in the employment landscape, the report said. The report further said that 79 per cent of those interviewed view the gig workforce structure as more cost-effective and economical compared to traditional, permanent, and contractual talent, revealing potential benefits for businesses adopting gig models.
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Pentagon plans AI-based programme to estimate prices for critical minerals
The programme, which received little attention after it was announced on a Pentagon website in October, is part of Washington's broader efforts to jumpstart US production of critical minerals used in weapons manufacturing and the energy transition.
IDBI Bank is looking to hire for 2100 positions
Industrial Development Bank of India Limited (IDBI) is hiring for 2100 positions. 800 vacancies has opened for Junior Assistant Manager (JAM) position and 1300 vacancies has been made available for Executives - Sales and Operations (ESO) position.
How flexi-staffing can offer stability in a volatile hiring environment
IT services companies are anticipating reduced hiring in the short term due to an anticipated growth slowdown and a decreasing attrition rate. This trend is expected to continue for the next few quarters before stabilising at the long-term average of 13-15 percent.
Maharashtra govt to scrap order meant for contractual recruitment, says Fadnavis; blames MVA dispensation
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that government order meant for recruiting staff on a contract basis has been scrapped. He blamed the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for taking a decision to hire workforce this way.
20 listed retailers, QSRs go big on FY23 hiring
Listed lifestyle and grocery retailers and quick-service restaurants in India added nearly 64,000 employees to their workforce in the last fiscal year, a 73% increase from the previous year. Companies such as Reliance Industries' retail arm, Shoppers Stop, and Titan increased their combined workforce by 14% to nearly 530,000 employees. Industry insiders and staffing firms expect continued hiring as retailers have seen a recovery in demand during festive seasons.
Handset Industry to Ramp Up Hiring to Meet Festive Demand
The handset industry is predicted to see a 15% rise in hiring during the upcoming festive season, compared to 10% last year. Hiring will focus on contractual roles in retail as brands aim to maximize sales during this crucial period. The increase in hiring activity is driven by the growth in 5G shipments and positive consumer sentiment.
Mumbai: 7 days on, strike called off by drivers of private operators hired by BEST
Private bus operators' strike in BEST has been called off after Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured the employees of fulfilling their demands, including a salary hike. The agitating contractual staffers had gone on strike for seven days, with 551 out of 1,600 buses leased by BEST taken off roads.
Sebi initiates process to hire 2 executive directors; invites application
The candidate applying for the position is required to have at least 20 years of experience in dealing with problems related to the securities market or special knowledge or experience of law, investigation, finance, economics and accountancy, among others.
Tech slowdown toll: 6 out of 10 companies hiring more gig workers
According to CIEL HR Services research shared exclusively with ET, permanent jobs have grown by less than 5% in 2023 vs 2022 while the number of gig workers has increased by 40%.
Non-tech sectors to hire over 1 million tech professionals by 2027-28: Report
According to TeamLease Services 'Digital People Supply Chain Report - Tech in Non-Tech' for H1-2024, at a fast-growing 7.53 per cent CAGR, industries that are primarily in the non-tech sector, such as BFSI and consulting, communication media and technology, retail and consumer business, life sciences and healthcare, engineering research and development (ER&D), and energy and resources, are set to employ over 1 million (11.15 lakh) tech talent by FY28.
Centre asks states to include statutory obligations in contract of employees hired through outsourcing agencies
Expressing concerns over underpayment to contractual workers, delayed payments and low deposits to EPFO and ESIC, labour secretary Arti Ahuja has written to chief secretaries of all states and administrators of the union territories to incorporate certain statutory obligations in their contract to avoid exploitation of the workers, the ministry of labour and employment said on Wednesday.
SBI recruitment 2023: SBI accepting applications for 1,438 jobs in 2023; salary information & other details
SBI's most recent opening 2023: Eligible applicants may go to the careers area of the SBI website to apply online.
Pilots’ unions oppose Air India's plan to hire new captains
Air India, now owned by salt-to-steel conglomerate Tata Sons, has been aggressively hiring pilots as it looks to add about 36 aircraft by 2023 and place a fresh order for more than 300 airplanes. The airline has issued vacancy notices for commanders for the Boeing 777s and Airbus A320s on contract basis.
Five in 10 companies focusing on hiring contract workers amidst mass layoffs: Survey
Businesses do not have the bandwidth to increase their fixed costs by hiring full-time employees. The current demand is hence being met by people readily available due to layoffs. Contract staffing has emerged as a viable short-term staffing solution, says the survey by Spectrum Talent Management.
Rajasthan govt revises pay scale of contractual workers, gram panchayat assistants
"The pay scale of contractual workers, gram panchayat assistants, education workers and para teachers -- whose estimated number is 31,473 -- has been revised. They will now get a salary of Rs 18,500 after nine years of service and Rs 32,000 after 18 years of service," Education Minister B D Kalla said in a tweet on Friday.
Odisha to regularise 57,000 contract employees, abolish contractual hirings in state govt
The decision, for which the state government will spend an additional Rs 1,300 crore per year, was taken at a Cabinet meeting on the eve of the chief minister's 76th birthday.
Myntra to hire 16,000 hands to be festive season ready
In the same period last year, Myntra had hired 11,000 people, of which 7,000 were for direct jobs.
Hiring increases by 29% in April-June 2022: Indeed tracker
IT/ITeS continued to lead all sectors, with 91% of the employers in the sector hiring during the quarter (83% in the previous quarter). This trend may be attributed to attrition – voluntary and involuntary – the tech sector experienced in recent times.
Indian staffing industry adds 2.27 lakh contractual employees in FY22: Report
The staffing industry added 12.6 lakh informal workers in 2021-22, driven by demand in industries like fast-moving consumer goods, e-commerce and manufacturing, according to a report.
Demand for contractual staffing higher in north and east India: Report
The demand for contract workforce is more in the north and east India regions, closely followed by the west and south regions, and manufacturing, IT, e-commerce, fintech, and pharma have emerged as major employers of contractual staff, finds a new report.
5G to spur contractual staffing requirement in telecom; hiring sentiment positive: TeamLease
According to Deval Singh, Business Head- Telecom, IT and ITES, Media and Government, TeamLease Services, the outlook for contractual hiring in the sector remains positive, notwithstanding some ambiguities on account of the second severe wave of COVID-19.
Hospitals and nursing homes look to hire more contractual workers to manage the surge in Covid-19 patients
Leading staffing and services firms such as SIS, TeamLease and Quess said requests for workers in the healthcare sector have increased sharply in the past couple of months as the second wave of Covid-19 has gripped the nation.
COVID-19 crisis: Defence minister approves hiring of additional contractual staff by ECHS clinics
The approval was given as part of a policy decision to augment military health infrastructure in view of the coronavirus crisis in the country.
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