HIRING PLANS
Infra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector India's infrastructure sector is hiring millions in unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor segments, with expectations that the new government will continue investing in infrastructure development, including highways, roads, and airports. An est...
03 Jul, 2024, 10.40 PM ISTIndian officials visit Foxconn iPhone plant, question executives about hiring Indian labour officials inspected a Foxconn factory near Chennai, questioning executives about alleged discriminatory hiring practices against married women. This follows a Reuters report revealing that Foxconn systematically excludes married women ...
03 Jul, 2024, 03.21 PM ISTZerodha to end zero-brokerage model; Unacademy lays off 250 employees Online stock broker Zerodha will likely discontinue its zero-brokerage structure due to new Sebi rules. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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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 f...
02 Jul, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTBFSI 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...
29 Jun, 2024, 04.01 PM ISTJob 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 A...
28 Jun, 2024, 10.07 AM ISTMajority 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, ...
27 Jun, 2024, 04.46 PM ISTCEO 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 co...
22 Jun, 2024, 05.07 PM ISTBeyond 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 m...
20 Jun, 2024, 10.34 AM ISTCompanies 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...
11 Jun, 2024, 08.51 AM ISTWhat 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 hi...
10 Jun, 2024, 12.13 PM ISTGlobal 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...
01 Jun, 2024, 05.30 AM ISTNIIT 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.
22 May, 2024, 05.04 PM ISTHotels 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 Balasu...
16 May, 2024, 05.30 AM ISTD2C 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, on...
11 May, 2024, 12.31 AM ISTRetailers 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 ...
09 May, 2024, 11.02 AM ISTWhy 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...
07 May, 2024, 12.42 PM ISTTop 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 priva...
20 Apr, 2024, 11.14 AM ISTMalpractices 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, t...
15 Apr, 2024, 06.01 PM ISTFulcrum 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 generatio...
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