HIRING PLANS
Hexaware to hire up to 8,000 people globally in 2024
Hexaware Technologies intends to expand its workforce globally by hiring between 6,000 and 8,000 employees in 2024 across various countries including India, the US, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and the UK. The company's hiring plans are contingent upon favorable global market conditions, as stated in a news release. Rajesh Balasubramanian, EVP and Global Head of Talent Supply Chain at Hexaware, emphasized the company's active recruitment drive to attract talented individuals worldwide.
BFSI captives hunt for leadership talent
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 18-25 years of experience. For CFO roles, packages could be in the range between Rs 2-4 crores.
Job Market Outlook: AI integration set to boost employment in financial and real estate sectors
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 AI integration expected to further boost employment opportunities. Various sectors and regions display differing hiring intents, reflecting cautious optimism amidst ongoing global challenges.
Zomato launches platform to offer hiring, regulatory services to restaurants
Zomato's move comes a week after rival Swiggy launched a new feature on its partner app to connect restaurants with staffing experts as part of a new recruitment support initiative.
Majority of Indian employers plans to add staff in first six months of FY25: Survey
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, which surveyed 1,417 employers in 20 cities, found that 56% of employers plan to grow their workforce in the coming months, 23% expect to maintain current levels, and 21% foresee a decline in staff numbers.
Not AI, IT hiring not picking up because of global slowdown in IT spend: Ramani Dathi, Teamlease Services
Ramani Dathi says there is no major uptick as far as demand for IT pros is concerned. There are a few set of clients, especially the GCCs and to some extent, who are able to maintain the current run rate of revenues and headcounts for Teamlease, but to show a massive growth or a double-digit growth, the IT services hiring has to be back on track.
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CEO succession planning is important. But how you go about it makes all the difference
Succession planning, including CEO succession plans and leadership pipelines, is crucial for company stability and success. Companies with robust succession plans outperform peers by 20% in revenue growth. Neglecting leadership pipelines can cost companies nearly $1 trillion annually, emphasizing the importance of effective planning.
Beyond the paycheck: What employees look for and how employers can fix hiring gaps
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 most challenges. Many employees in India and Asia Pacific prioritize flexibility and career progression. Ageism is evident, especially in sectors like Insurance.
Companies cautious on short-term hiring, but overall outlook stays upbeat
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 more people, 18% expect a decrease in hiring or have no plans to hire. The most optimistic sectors are finance and real estate, healthcare and life sciences, and IT, while communication services and transport, logistics, and automotive are less optimistic.
What will a robot make of your resume? The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment
Establishing guidelines, ethical standards, and promoting transparency in AI decision-making processes are essential for fair recruitment practices. Collaboration between HR professionals and AI developers can lead to more inclusive and equitable hiring processes.
How startups are changing their hiring strategies to streamline costs
Facing a prolonged funding drought, startups are trying a new approach to cost-cutting. Layoffs continue, but some companies, like Swiggy and Ola, are strategically refilling certain open positions with lower-salaried junior staff, according to industry insiders.
Global capability centres go big on hiring gig employees
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 employees in the last six months, with an expected increase of up to 70,000 gig workers in the next six months. This trend allows companies to create a balanced workforce that is agile and cost-effective, with access to specialized skills.
NIIT Learning Systems Q4 Results: Profit almost flat at Rs 54 crore; co gives growth guidance of 12-14% for FY25
NIIT Learning Systems on Wednesday posted a marginal growth of 0.92 per cent to Rs 54.43 crore in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. It had reported a net profit of Rs 53.93 crore in the year-ago period.
Hotels up hiring game: About 100,000 jobs likely to be created in 12-18 months
Hotels across segments are ramping up their workforce as they are adding more rooms and entering new markets amid a strong pickup in business and leisure travel. The jobs they are recruiting for are a mix of permanent, temporary and gig, said Balasubramanian A, vice president and head of consumer, hospitality and ecommerce at TeamLease.
D2C brands step up hiring to drive offline push
D2C (direct-to-consumer) companies in Bengaluru are increasing their offline presence and hiring talent to support their brick-and-mortar expansion. Licious, Noise, and Wakefit.co are among those seeking individuals with hyperlocal understanding, online and offline expertise, and experience in digital, ecommerce, and supply chain. Wakefit.co is employing a 'train and hire' approach, training freshers before they start in stores.
Retailers to continue hiring in 2024, focus on tier 2, 3 cities : Report
In 2024, retail jobs surge with the operationalization of brands expanding from 2023, driving demand by 15-20%. E-commerce, despite startup leadership, faces hiring challenges. Logistics saw a dip. Retailers target fresh grads (52%) and experienced pros (38%). Tech adoption, sustainability, and skill development are key industry trends amid exponential e-commerce growth.
Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to hire 400 engineers to ramp up tech transition
The lender, backed by billionaire Uday Kotak, has already brought on board more than 500 engineers from scratch over the last two years, according to Milind Nagnur, the bank’s chief technology officer. It has pulled them from firms like Google and Amazon.com Inc. as well as from Paytm and PhonePe Pvt., Nagnur said in an interview.
Why hiring functional heads needs special attention in today’s age
Functional unit leaders require diverse skills like agility, credibility, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving abilities. Companies seek individuals with global leadership experience, focusing on succession planning and market positioning for external hires.
What works best for effective leadership transitions: External candidates or internal promotions?
Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in a company's growth journey, driven by both external circumstances and internal leadership decisions. Choosing between internal promotions and external hires is a strategic decision at these junctures. Internal promotions offer advantages such as familiarity with the business and culture, smoother transitions, and boosted morale. Progressive companies focus on creating internal talent pipelines to reduce hiring costs and maintain continuity.
Top law firms rule in favour of smaller cities; plan to hire local talent in Nashik, Pune, Indore, Jaipur & Chandigarh
Indian law firms are expanding beyond metros, focusing on smaller centres like Nashik, Indore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi. These firms believe that physical offices in these areas are crucial for their growing corporate and private client portfolios, as well as for cost arbitrage and client retention. Global captives of multinationals, companies in the automobile, electronics, renewable, and real estate sectors are also considering expanding their operations in these areas.
Malpractices by candidates during online assessments biggest fear among recruiters: Report
A report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro has revealed that fraudulent practices during online assessments are the biggest fears among recruiters and talent acquisition specialists. The report, based on a survey of 837 recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, and HR professionals, found that the anxiety of finding the right candidate for a role is the biggest concern.
Hiring by global capability centres in India slows amid western disturbances
Mumbai's GCC hiring in India slowed down in FY24, impacted by global uncertainties. Despite high attrition and talent demand, centers took a cautious approach. Experts attributed the slump to a cautious approach by companies since 2023 amid multiple global headwinds - inflation, geopolitical conflict, supply side challenges and high interest rates. Xpheno data show that with 16-18% average attrition, GCCs in FY24 had a gross talent demand for over 250,000 people.
Big companies in India Inc ramp up hiring of transgender workers
Several companies have begun hiring and revising their policies as they look to be more inclusive. Some are also skilling trans employees, offering higher stipend for hormone therapy and even identifying more roles for transgenders. Tata Steel will soon be hiring at least 50 transgender persons. “Tata Steel currently has 106 transgenders who are working across all locations,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed response.
PHF Leasing to hire 200 employees over next 2 quarters
PHF Leasing Ltd, a deposit accepting NBFC, on Tuesday said the company is targeting to hire another 200 people across sectors over the next two quarters, keeping up with its growth plans and new office openings. The Jalandhar-headquartered NBFC has over 400 employees.
India has the highest hiring sentiment for April-June, says Manpower
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, communication services, and IT.
Hiring outlook for June quarter brightest in India: Manpower
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 healthcare, life sciences, communication services, and renewable energy.
IT companies' hiring offers slight respite to engineering colleges
IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS are vital for engineering colleges as they tend to make large hirings, ranging from a few hundreds to thousands, usually in September.
Fulcrum Digital plans to hire 700 people in 2024
The company has also launched Ryze, a generative AI platform, which aims to simplify operations for businesses handling big databases. Positioned as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, Ryze aims to enable businesses to drive content generation, covering textual and visual mediums with precision and efficiency.
What University 5.0 means for people planning to enter the workforce
The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, also known as University 5.0, is reshaping higher education by embracing technology and addressing global requirements. It goes beyond traditional learning institutions and focuses on holistic education, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and reevaluating pedagogical methods.
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