FLEXIBILITY

Rudram 1 Missile: India has successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force. Integrated with Sukhoi-30MKI jets, it targets radiation sources with INS-GPS navigation and a Pass...

India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. W...

About 30% of occupiers are expected to expand their use of flexible office space over the next 12 months, while 17% are likely to consolidate their offices into fewer locations, CBRE said in its latest ‘2024 India Office Occupier Survey’.

Indian companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, with varying levels of women's representation across roles highlighted in a Manpower Group survey. Administrative and operational roles show higher fem...

Awfis Space Solutions targets a 50% seat expansion to 135,000, focusing on managed office spaces to drive revenue growth. The company plans to add 40,000 seats by FY25, with new centers following a managed aggregation model. Sobia Khan's report high...

WeWork India has appointed Janak Malkani as the head of managed office and sales for the West region. Malkani's extensive real estate experience will enhance WeWork India's managed office offerings, with a focus on innovative and efficient workspace...

“Capital from the latest fund raising will be used for the growth and expansion of the business of the company and to meet its general corporate expenses,” said Neetish Sarda, founder Smartworks.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is introducing work flexibility and agility for over 55,000 employees, with plans to hire over 1000 entry-level workers in FY25. The aim is to attract Gen Zs, retain talent, and increase productivity. SAIL int...

The changing work culture is causing a gap between employer and employee expectations in hiring and retention. Companies struggle with mismatched salary expectations, required skills, and cultural fit issues. Nonprofits and FMCG companies face the m...

Indian workers are demanding higher salaries to cope with rising living costs and to feel valued. Flexibility is another key concern, as per Michael Page India's Talent Trends 2024 report. Employers need to focus on broader aspects like workplace cu...

Corporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries. Cos offer new-age perks like cash for self-development, health insurance for siblings and pet care to woo talent

Providing convenience and flexibility for employees on one hand, cost-effectiveness, and asset-light models for employers on the other, coworking/managed spaces are booming. Demand for such spaces is soaring in large metros and Tier-2 cities alike a...

India's multinational hubs are increasingly turning to hiring contingent workers to meet immediate talent needs while remaining cautious about permanent recruitment due to a bearish global outlook. There has been a significant rise in demand for gig...

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

As the market shifts from being an 'employees' to an 'employer's market', return to office calls have been getting louder, with some companies even penalising employees who don't toe the line. However, while expanded flexibility is discretionary, th...

IT firms are implementing measures to encourage office attendance post-pandemic, curtailing the flexibility granted during COVID-19. Employees face compliance pressure, risking consequences for non-adherence. Cognizant introduces a roster app, while...

Razorpay unveils new employee health insurance policy covering vital treatments like HIV/AIDS and conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Employees can customize plans to include siblings, LGBTQIA+ partners, and enhanced maternity benefits. Th...

Hiring in India rose 3% sequentially in March, but fell 4% year-on-year, reflecting global economic uncertainties. White-collar gig hiring surged 184% year-on-year, led by the IT sector, which accounted for 46% of gig jobs. Metro cities like Delhi, ...