JOB CHANGES
Women in India face a jobs crisis. Are factories the solution? As international brands limit their dependence on China by shifting some manufacturing to India, the trend holds the potential to generate significant numbers of manufacturing jobs - especially for women, who have largely been excluded from the rank...
03 Jul, 2024, 08.17 AM ISTCXO-level shifts rearrange top deck at Indian startups The world of startups witnessed a series of top-level movements in the first half of 2024, including Naveen Tahilyani taking the helm as CEO of Tata Digital and the resignation of Surinder Chawla, managing director and chief executive officer of Pay...
02 Jul, 2024, 09.54 PM ISTMartech jobs on the rise as digital avenues become prominent in marketing Digitalization has permeated all sectors, including marketing, which is now adapting to significant shifts in consumer behavior through the rise of marketing technology (martech). Martech blends marketing with advanced software tools to gain consume...
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01 Jul, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTIndia's ragpickers: A miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat India generates at least 62 million tons of waste annually, according to central government records, and some of its landfills are literal mountains of garbage, like the Ghaziabad landfill outside New Delhi. And while a 2016 law made it mandatory to...
30 Jun, 2024, 09.24 AM ISTIs AI enough for a job at GCC? Companies now train freshers for real-world experience Aspirational graduates in healthcare technology fuel innovation with a focus on evolving healthcare solutions. Freshers receive in-depth exposure through apprenticeship models, fostering understanding of long-term career paths beyond immediate proje...
29 Jun, 2024, 01.03 PM ISTIndian job market likely to get busy and bustling The Indian job market is expected to witness a notable increase in workforce expansion. The projected growth for H1 FY25 (April-September) indicates a significant rise to 6.33%, compared to around 4.2% in H2 FY24 (October-March). This expansion in t...
27 Jun, 2024, 08.17 AM ISTRs 15 crore for Noida 4 BHK? Techie's 'job change or trading' video goes viral The Instagram video by 'Witty Engineer' on Noida's high real estate prices prompted varied reactions from netizens, with discussions on luxury living, alternatives abroad, and India's challenges. Well-known YouTuber Akshat Shrivastava also weighed i...
26 Jun, 2024, 04.29 PM ISTHow to create a successful green career: Read what experienced professionals have to say The green industry is booming with opportunities for young professionals seeking fulfilling careers. Insights from industry experts reveal the motivations behind choosing green roles, the evolving scope of sustainability positions, educational requi...
21 Jun, 2024, 02.01 PM ISTSurvival at 15,000 feet: A tiny Himalayan village fights for water and jobs Tucked in the Himalayas at 15,256 feet, Tashigang, home to the world's highest polling station, faces severe challenges due to climate change and limited resources. As Tashigang and neighboring Gete prepare to vote, the demand for jobs and better in...
31 May, 2024, 03.49 PM ISTInspiring! This IIT Kanpur graduate left a high-paying job to become a fitness trainer Gupta, a graduate of the esteemed Indian Institute Of Technology Kanpur, surprised the world with a daring career transition—she departed from her position at a major multinational corporation to pursue her passion for becoming a fitness coach. Her ...
26 May, 2024, 06.20 PM ISTGreen energy will help fight pollution and create jobs in India India, committed to climate mitigation programme, today stands 4th globally in renewable energy installed capacity, 4th in wind power capacity and 5th in solar power capacity, as per International Renewable Energy Agency - Renewable capacity statist...
25 May, 2024, 06.30 PM ISTCan leaders show profitability and sustainability together? SAP conducted a sustainability study revealing 86% of Indian organizations see a link between sustainability and profitability. Manish Prasad emphasizes sustainability's importance for business success.
25 May, 2024, 12.53 PM ISTIs it a good idea for laid off H-1B workers to switch to a US tourist visa, and back again? When laid-off H-1B workers consider transitioning to B-1/B-2 visitor status for job searching, they gain valuable time and a streamlined process back to H-1B, endorsed by USCIS. This strategic move offers a safety net and opportunity for a successfu...
25 May, 2024, 11.56 AM ISTHSBC and Deloitte withdraw job offers for foreign graduates in UK after visa rule change HSBC and Deloitte retract job offers to foreign graduates in the UK due to stricter visa rules. Graduates, who invested in UK education, face uncertainty. Companies like KPMG also reassess hiring strategies. Visa changes impact recruitment in digita...
15 May, 2024, 01.44 PM ISTGen Z, millennials say purpose at the core of job satisfaction and wellbeing; expect AI to improve work-life balance Gen Zs and millennials prioritize purpose, reject non-aligning work. Deloitte's survey on 22,800 reveals career shifts towards climate action. Excited about GenAI impacting work-life balance and reskilling needs.
15 May, 2024, 12.17 PM ISTNon-compete clauses: Unenforceable under law, but companies love them While Indian law is clear on the unenforceability of a non-compete clause operating beyond the term of employment, companies still include it in contracts, particularly for senior executives, as it’s seen as a soft deterrent, said Jay Parikh, partne...
27 Apr, 2024, 06.49 AM ISTFirefighter, forester, trail builder: The first US Climate Corps jobs are here The American Climate Corps by Biden govt offers job opportunities in climate-related fields across various states. It aims to recruit and train thousands of young individuals to combat climate change and transition into clean energy careers.
23 Apr, 2024, 04.37 PM ISTStudy finds Indian workers confident of adapting to change Survey in India shows anticipation of role changes, high confidence in adaptation. Indians proactive in career development and tech adoption. Positive outlook on DEIB policies and AI impact.
23 Apr, 2024, 03.00 PM ISTMyth debunking 101: 'Early career change leads to instability' Transitioning careers in your late 20s to early 30s is a common dilemma, often clouded by misconceptions about its impact on professional growth. Rohan Sylvester, a Talent Strategy Advisor at Indeed, highlights that changing careers at this stage ca...
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