JOB TRENDS
Diversity initiatives are bringing more women to certain roles: 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...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.47 AM 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...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM 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...
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Job retention confidence of Indian professionals plummets to 62% vs 71% a year ago: Great Learning report Job retention confidence among Indian professionals dropped to 62% in FY25 due to technological disruptions, macroeconomic uncertainty, and layoffs, as per a study by Great Learning. Entry-level professionals are less confident, with 79% emphasizing...
24 Jun, 2024, 04.25 PM ISTBengaluru emerges as a hub for machine learning engineers Vacancies for machine learning (ML) engineers more than doubled in Bengaluru, underscoring the city's status as a hub for advanced technology roles. HR generalists surged by 53%, and operations managers by 45%.
24 Jun, 2024, 02.59 PM ISTNearly nine in 10 recruiters use AI for sourcing candidates: Survey India Inc. is grappling with a shortage of workers skilled in AI, despite over half of recruiters being prepared for AI adoption. Lack of knowledge or training is cited as a major barrier, emphasizing the need for educational initiatives to bridge t...
24 Jun, 2024, 12.55 PM ISTGet on the job of jobs A thorough assessment of historical and current employment trends across sectors leads to a deeper dive into complexities of jobless growth. Mapping out the strengths and weaknesses of each sector is crucial for formulating strategies to enhance job...
20 Jun, 2024, 10.49 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 ISTFlexibility, salary key jobseeker parameters for new roles in India: Report 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...
19 Jun, 2024, 05.19 PM ISTHiring activity registers 11% surge: Foundit Insights Tracker A recent report by foundit reveals a significant increase in hiring index, with the production and manufacturing sector showing remarkable growth. This upswing is attributed to factors like government support in PLI and infrastructure development.
14 Jun, 2024, 01.04 PM ISTWhite 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 ...
05 Jun, 2024, 06.42 PM ISTRenewable industry workforce addition accelerates, attrition slows: Teamlease data Strong growth in headcount underscores sector's expansion to meet global renewable energy targets and increasing demand for skilled workers
05 Jun, 2024, 04.05 PM ISTHiring in tier-2 cities showing consistent growth: foundit Tier-2 cities in India have seen consistent growth in hiring compared to metropolitan areas, with cities like Kochi, Coimbatore, and Jaipur emerging as key hiring locations. The overall hiring index shifted to 295 in May 2024, with an 11% increase i...
05 Jun, 2024, 01.25 PM ISTImproved hiring sentiment, more job postings in 2024: Report Job postings on apna.co increased by 31% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, driven mainly by the e-commerce, BFSI, and hospitality sectors. E-commerce saw a 21% increase, BFSI 17%, and hospitality 13%, with a notable demand for professio...
31 May, 2024, 01.54 PM ISTInitiatives on track to increase women’s participation across levels, say 54% Indian employers – much above global average of 46% Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey
28 May, 2024, 12.11 PM ISTAttrition for MBA campus talent highest across degrees; employee turnover among campus hires drops in 2023 vs 2022, survey shows A survey by Deloitte has revealed that the attrition rate among MBA graduates hired directly from campus was the highest across disciplines in 2023, with the highest one-year (40%) and two-year (38%) attrition rates. Infant attrition was the highest...
22 May, 2024, 08.09 AM ISTDigital India sparks rush for new-age software engineers Demand for software engineers trained in emerging technologies is rising, creating 9-10 lakh additional jobs in the next 18 months. The surge is fueled by advancing technology and digital adoption, leading to fresh opportunities in AI and related fi...
15 May, 2024, 12.44 AM ISTWhite-collar hiring falls 3% in April, shows Naukri JobSpeak Index Despite a 3% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month decline in white-collar hiring, various sectors experienced job growth. Notably, demand surged for specific roles like drilling engineers, brand managers, and IT professionals in different cities.
07 May, 2024, 03.02 PM ISTCan India's quick commerce revolution be a catalyst for job creation? Q-commerce in India, led by major players like BlinkIt, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, is reshaping the retail landscape. The sector's rapid expansion offers significant job opportunities, especially in logistics, warehousing, and technology-driven ro...
17 Apr, 2024, 02.39 PM ISTOil and gas sector sees 20%-plus jump in hiring in March March job market: oil and gas, pharma, senior professionals thrive. Unicorns show hiring interest. AI/ML talent in demand. Niche roles like machine learning engineer see growth despite overall IT hiring decline.
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