EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

India's services sector saw robust growth in June, driven by a record surge in international sales and strong demand, according to HSBC’s PMI, which rose to 60.5. Employment grew at its fastest pace in 22 months. Despite rising market uncertainties,...

Looking ahead, market focus will shift to upcoming releases including US and Indian manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, alongside a pivotal speech from the Federal Reserve Chair. Meanwhile, attention within India remains fixed on th...

Executive search firms ET spoke to said candidates from product organisations are tapped for technology hiring, and for non-technical roles, domain and functional expertise remain paramount. Compensation ranges at around Rs 1 crore for those with 18...

Every now and then the nifty keeps witnessing volatile movement, the difference this week was amidst all the intraday volatility because the bias of volatility has changed, nifty was able to touch a new high. Also because market breadth was positive...

Bond market trends are closely tied to Powell's testimony, economic indicators, and Treasury yield movements. Factors like the recent Australia inflation rebound, central bank actions, and insights from Macquarie Group are key considerations for inv...

There are a number of times when one hears on the street, that indices and stocks have gone so high, how much higher it can go, so forget it. Essentially the underlying feeling is that just because the nifty and sensex has moved up now it will not m...

Manpower Group's latest Net Employment Outlook for June to September 2024 showcases positive trends in India's employment sector, ranking sixth globally. Despite some decline, the Financial Services and Real Estate sectors are driving growth, with A...

The Indian employment market is expected to expand by more than 6% in the first half of the fiscal year, driven by a positive economic climate across 23 industries, according to TeamLease Services' Employment Outlook Report for H1 FY25. The report, ...

With election results behind us, the focus of the street is on the first budget of this government. In the run up to the budget market may stay in range bound mode and post budget there could be a strong directional move. If that directional move is...

Employers in India are showing caution in short-term hiring for the July-September quarter, with a net employment outlook of 30%, six percentage points lower than the current quarter and the same period last year. While 48% of employers plan to hire...

The unexpected election results and resulting uncertainty have triggered market jitters, reminiscent of similar situations in 2004 and 1991

The underwhelming election results reflect voters' focus on economic and livelihood issues over free-food distribution. The need for productive employment is becoming a dominant necessity in policy considerations.

Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey

The finance ministry's April report predicts strong economic activity in FY25, with rising industrial activity and fixed investments. Positive macro-economic indicators include a bright manufacturing outlook and improved services sector, supported b...

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 th...

The study also reveals that overall spending is primarily driven by essential expenditures, which are mostly price inelastic, while non-essential spending shows less alignment with price levels. The higher income groups displayed more optimism post-...

India's healthtech sector saw a 9% increase in hiring in 2023, despite challenges such as reduced investments. Sales and business development roles were the most sought-after, followed by technology and product development positions. Companies are a...

Indian companies have the most positive hiring outlook globally for the April-June quarter, with a net employment outlook of 36%. The survey by Manpower Group also shows strong hiring intentions in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, communicati...

India Inc's hiring sentiment for the April-June quarter is the highest globally, reflecting positive labour market trends. The outlook is attributed to the resilience of the Indian economy, political stability, and growth in sectors such as healthca...