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Infrastructure status: Hotel companies' budget wish
The hospitality industry is advocating for infrastructure status in the upcoming budget to access better financing options and attract investment. There is a growing need for more hotel rooms to support the ambitious tourism targets set for the future.
Hotel Association of India seeks infrastructure status for hotels ahead of budget
The hospitality industry is advocating for infrastructure status for hotels ahead of the budget, highlighting the importance of access to finance and investment opportunities. With a focus on job creation and industry growth, government officials are considering expanding the harmonized list of infrastructure to support the sector's development. Stay updated for potential updates in the upcoming budget.
Envisioning a career in legaltech? Check out the in-demand roles, skills & more
The widespread adoption of technology has transformed the legal industry, giving rise to 'legaltech.' Legaltech offers various opportunities, including roles for tech innovators, product managers, and consultants. Hemant Krishna from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. notes that AI has significantly boosted the legal tech industry's prominence.
White collar hiring activity dips by 7.62% in June: Report
In June, white-collar hiring activity dropped by 7.62 per cent, with sectors like telecom, BPO/ITES, education, and Global Capability Centres witnessing a decline. Insurance, FMCG/food industry, and pharmaceutical sectors saw positive growth. Cities in Rajasthan and Gujarat showed resilience, with Jodhpur, Kota, Rajkot, and Surat leading in new job creation. Mini-metros outpaced metros in hiring, with Gujarat emerging as a silver lining, according to Naukri JobSpeak Index.
Job applicant asked to dance during interview after listing it as hobby: Viral Video
A viral video on social media features a job applicant surprising a company's HR team during an interview by spontaneously dancing to 'Kajra Re' from Bunty Aur Babli. Posted on Instagram with the caption "When HR takes your skill seriously," the video quickly gained popularity, amassing 5.6 million views and 144,000 likes. Despite initial skepticism about its authenticity, the video's humorous take on a job interview scenario has sparked lively reactions from amused viewer
Green jobs in textile can become the largest job opportunity in India: Aditya Birla Fashion’s Naresh Tyagi
As the world of textile rapidly moves towards becoming sustainable, it also seeks skills for the same. India, which is one of the largest textile manufacturers, can create a big pool of green talent.
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Saturday bank holiday June 2024: Are banks closed this Saturday, June 22?
Saturday bank holiday June 2024: Both private and public sector banks will remain closed on all national holidays, state regional holidays, the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, as well as on all Sundays.
Travelling like a professional: Here are some neat packing tips for your next long weekend
A frequent traveler appears to have a few superpowers embedded in them, one of which can include, packing up their bags faster than light. Be it packing or unpack around a trip, travelers who know some good tips, are always one step ahead of others.
Ixigo IPO pops; AI jobs command premium pay
Ixigo lists at about 50% premium, ends day at 20% upper circuit. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Former minister Senthil Balaji's custody extended till June 19
Former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has been extended his remand until June 19 in a money laundering case. The Sessions Judge, S Alli, will pass orders on Balaji's petition to discharge him from the case. Balaji has filed three other petitions, including a request for the original counter foils/challans used for deposits in his and his wife's accounts and a direction to City Union Bank, Karur to provide a list of bank employees from 2012 to 2022.
Steward leadership may be the formula for organisations to have holistic ESG practices
Sustainability and ESG practices are crucial in corporate boardrooms, with a warning against greenwashing. Rajeev Peshawaria defines ESG greenwashing as deceptive efforts to appear responsible without substantial changes. Companies must avoid token ESG efforts and focus on genuine sustainability initiatives.
What needs to be on returning Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s to-do list
Back as FM, Sitharaman’s new challenges include economic costs of climate change, low job creation & tepid private investment
Hong Kong stocks fall to one-month low, China down on strong US jobs data
Hong Kong stocks hit a month low post-weekend break due to strong U.S. employment data impacting Fed rate cut expectations. Mainland China stocks also dropped, affected by consumer sector and non-ferrous metal industry downturns.
Broader & lasting growth, jobs top FM Nirmala Sitharaman's to-do list
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released two tax devolution instalments totaling ₹1,39,751 crore to 28 states for development and capital spending.
Freshers, take note: Data proficiency is becoming the key to multiple career opportunities
Data analysis is a crucial skill valued by employers across industries. It involves extracting insights from raw data using statistical tools. Lokesh Nigam and Krishna Kumar emphasize its importance in decision-making and career growth.
Modi 3.0 has heavy lifting to do on tax reforms to managing stock risks
Economists outline key priorities for India's incoming government, emphasizing the need for growth, job creation, and macro stability. Pronab Sen highlights the importance of sustainable livelihoods, while Pranjul Bhandari suggests that 'easy' reforms could maintain 6.5% growth. However, achieving 70 million jobs requires politically sensitive reforms in agriculture, labor, and land. Additional recommendations include infrastructure investment, judicial reforms, enhancing export competitiveness, and further tax reforms, particularly bringing petroleum and power under GST.
White collar hiring improving as demand from Oil & Gas, Banking, FMCG sectors rises: Report
White collar hiring in major sectors like Oil and Gas, Banking, and FMCG showed steady improvement, with a 6% increase in May compared to April, driven by Healthcare and Travel and Hospitality. However, overall white-collar hiring was down by 2 per cent year-on-year, with declines in IT, BPO, and Education sectors. Smaller cities outperformed major metropolitan areas, with strong demand for senior professionals contributing to a healthy growth in opportunities.
As India steps back into coalition era, uphill road for tough reforms
In the new coalition government era, India's reform agenda may prioritize job creation and factors market reforms. Balancing political sensitivities and reform priorities will be crucial for the government in navigating coalition dynamics and opposition pressures.
Ola Electric eyes leaner road to profitability, to cut 400-500 roles
Ola Electric, eyeing an IPO, is reportedly trimming its workforce by 400-500 employees to streamline operations. This number may change as the senior leadership is still concluding the scale of the layoffs. They are expected to hit multiple verticals, sources told ET.
'One Nation One Election, UCC, growth of India's global profile': Industrialist Harsh Goenka lists out expectations from Modi 3.0
Expecting Narendra Modi-led NDA to come back to power for a historic third term, Goenka said he expects implementation of One Nation One Election, Uniform Civil Code and further growth of India's global profile. In his post, he also expects agricultural reforms, continued efforts to boost economy through infrastructure and manufacturing, further push digitalisation, expand healthcare and education, job creation a priority, labour reforms, greater investments in energy and climate, and further grow India's global profile.
Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs
Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.
67% startup employees prefer moving to established firms: CIEL HR survey
According to the findings of a survey on hiring and recruitment trends by Ciel HR Services, about 67% of the workforce is open to transition to established firms. The report is based on the data and analysis of 130,896 employees across 70 startups in India, along with 8746 job postings sourced from various job portals.
Don't make a fancy resume: Google, Apple HR expert advises job seekers on how to get hired
Stefanie Fackrell, a recruiter with 15 years at tech giants like Google and Apple, advises job seekers to keep resumes simple and avoid flashy designs. Speaking to CNBC Make It, she stresses the importance of a clean format that highlights achievements. Fackrell recommends focusing on impactful accomplishments over daily tasks, ensuring clarity and readability for recruiters.
Adda247 logs 88% jump in revenue to Rs 243 crore
Google-backed edtech startup Adda247 saw strong growth in FY24, with revenue nearly doubling to Rs 243.39 crore from Rs 129.65 crore in the previous year. They also made significant progress on profitability, slashing their net loss by two-thirds to Rs 101 crore, down from Rs 296 crore in FY23.
Chidambaram questions PM Modi over his remarks on digital economy, jobs creation
The Congress has requested PM Narendra Modi to disclose the data supporting his claims regarding the growth of the digital economy and job creation, made during his interview with ET. P Chidambaram, a senior Congress leader, posed five questions to PM Modi via social media, seeking clarification on the data. Chidambaram urged the PM to reveal the data source and questioned why the period between 2019 and 2024 was excluded.
Best place to live in USA: Check full list, key details
Best place to live in the US top ten list is out and there are some interesting city and locations.
Piotex Industries shares debut at 16% premium over IPO price
Piotex Industries' shares made their debut on the BSE SME platform on Friday with a 16% premium, opening at Rs 109 compared to the issue price of Rs 94 per share. Before the listing, the company's shares traded at a premium of Rs 30 in the unlisted market.
Jobs listed on govt portal rise 3x to 10.9 mn in FY24
The government's job portal saw a three-fold increase in vacancies to 10.9 million in FY24, marking the highest mobilization since its launch in 2015. The number of jobseekers shortlisted increased 53% to 8.72 million, with finance and insurance sector having the highest number of vacancies at 4.66 million. The data also revealed a surge in low-skilled and low-paid jobs, with 6.88 million jobs posted for 12th pass job seekers.
Feb saw 56% jump in white collar jobs for women in India, IT sector led the list
The number of white collar jobs for women in India increased by 56% YoY in Feb 2024. The IT/computers-software sector led in offering opportunities. Engineering and production sector showed growth driven by the EV and automobile industry. Bengaluru and Hyderabad were leaders in hiring women.
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