RANDSTAD SURVEY
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 female presence, while top-level management and STEM roles exhibit lower representation. Key findings emphasize the importance of trust, relationship building, and technology-driven solutions like AI for unbiased recruitment.
Around one-third employees experience age-related discrimination at work: Study
The 'Ageism in the Workplace' study by talent company Randstad India revealed that 31 per cent of employees in India have experienced discriminations due to their age and such discriminations are mostly prevalent during recruitment process, especially in job advertisements of organisations.
31% of employees in India experienced ageism at work: Randstad
A study by Randstad India has revealed that 31% of Indian employees have experienced bias or discrimination due to their age at work. The study, which covered nearly 1,000 respondents, found that pharma, healthcare & life sciences, and business process outsourcing/IT-enabled services were the sectors where the highest proportions of respondents experienced ageism. Construction, infrastructure, and real estate followed closely, with 41% of respondents experiencing ageism.
3 in 5 workers in India will not accept job that does not offer AI, tech upskilling: Survey
Indian professionals prioritize future-proofing their skills, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Randstad. Development opportunities offered by employers are crucial for employees, with 61% unwilling to accept a job or considering quitting if it doesn't provide skill future-proofing.
Bengaluru retains top spot in hiring charts
The report is based on a survey which provides hiring insights across the four sectors of construction and infrastructure; telecom; retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and fast-moving consumer durables (FMCD); and energy and utilities.
Indians more afraid of AI taking away jobs than their global peers
At least one in two Indian employees are worried about losing their jobs to AI compared to one in three in developed countries, according to the findings of Randstad work monitor quarterly pulse survey shared exclusively with ET.
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Tata Power becomes most attractive employer brand; Amazon follows: Report
According to a report by Randstad India, Tata Power Company has been named the most "attractive employer brand" in the country, followed by Amazon and Tata Steel. The rankings were based on factors such as financial health, good reputation, and career progression opportunities. TCS, Microsoft, Samsung India, Infosys, Tata Motors, IBM, and Reliance Industries also made the top 10 list. Big Basket was named the most attractive startup employer brand.
Work-life balance, attractive salary: Important EVP drivers for Indians when choosing an employer
Work-life balance, reputation, and salary are the most important employee value proposition (EVP) drivers for Indian employees, according to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2023. Tata Power Company, Amazon, and Tata Steel topped the list of India’s most attractive employer brands with Big Basket the most attractive startup employer brand.
Bengaluru tops tier-1 cities in hiring
Bengaluru remains the top tier-1 city for hiring across various industries, but Jaipur, Vadodara, Thane, Coimbatore, and Chandigarh are among the top five talent hotspots in tier-2 cities, according to a report by Randstad Talent Insights. The report analyzed trends across eight tier-1 and 20 tier-2 cities. In terms of fresher and junior-level hiring, it is high in both tier-1 and tier-2 locations. The rise of digital connectivity, remote work capabilities, skilled talent availability, strong educational facilities, and focus on infrastructural development have leveled the playing field for talent from these cities to compete globally.
About 80% of early-stage startups to increase workforce in 2023: FICCI-Randstad survey
Over half of the startups surveyed attribute the high attrition rate to factors such as better pay packages offered by larger corporations, as well as concerns over job security in a startup.
Indian pros see bright job prospects: Randstad's Workmonitor 2023 study
At least eight in ten employees are confident of landing a new job within three to six months, show the India findings of recruitment firm Randstad's Workmonitor 2023 study, shared exclusively with ET. The study, which was also conducted globally, covered all major sectors including retail, consumer, manufacturing, FMCG, construction, IT and real estate.
Bengaluru tops Indian cities in job creation, says Randstad Survey
For example, in manufacturing, 37.58% of junior level, 43.61% of middle level and 50.5% of senior level hiring across Tier-1 cities took place in Bengaluru. In FMCG, too, the southern metro accounted for 37.94% of junior level, 42.1% of middle level and 46.6% of senior level job creation across Tier-1 cities during the survey period.
At hybrid office, Monday blues make way for vibrant Wednesdays
According to a survey conducted by Randstad India, around 71% of employees prefer flexible work hours and organisations that allow the option to work from home. Around 50%-55% percent of employees prefer working three days from the office. Viswanath PS, MD & CEO, Randstad India, says that at his company those days are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Developers to ramp up hiring by over 50%
"In our endeavour to get the best talent which may not necessarily be found amongst talent with core industry experience, we undertake cross industry hiring which works well for the organisation as well as those who choose a reputed and dynamic work culture," Aradhya said. According to Yeshab Giri, chief commercial officer, staffing and Randstad Technologies, at Randstad India, real estate industry is moving towards a very high growth trajectory and is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
Microsoft India most-attractive employer in 2022; Randstad survey says tech giant offers best work-life balance & salary in the industry
Mercedes-Benz & Amazon top the list of the most-attractive employers in India.
Specialized higher education is bridging the gap between industry requirements and formal education
The industry is driving the demand for the skill sets and competencies they require. Students get to hone their skills and learn to balance the technical with the managerial aspects.
The fate of vacation homes is tied to the future of work
Remote working gave birth to workation in India. Will reopening of offices now kill it?
WFH to stay relevant: Indian professionals seek work-life balance over attractive salary
This year, work-life balance scored the highest among females.
Holographic elevator buttons, iris scanner for attendance: What to expect when your office reopens?
Prompted by the ongoing crisis, organisations are rethinking the traditional office design, layout and work culture. The post-pandemic office is going to be very different.
Survey shows Microsoft India as country's most-attractive employer, Samsung and Amazon follow
Other cos in the top 10 include Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, and IBM.
52% employees willing to forfeit more than 10% of salary for job security: Survey
The Randstad survey also found that 45% of employees plan to change employer by next year.
Amazon India most attractive employer brand, Microsoft India 2nd: Survey
In line with the REBR philosophy, Google India had been inducted into the Hall of Fame category last year, for winning the coveted title for three consecutive years.
Who is the 'most attractive' employer in India? Here's what a Randstad survey says
According to the Randstad Employer Brand Research 2018 survey, IT and ITeS, automotive, and retail are the 'most attractive' employers.
78% job applicants did better in personal interviews than in automated tests: Randstad survey
89% respondents said an ideal interview process is one which employs a combination of technology and personal interactions.
Indian workforce prefers to be entrepreneurs: Survey
According to the Randstad Workmonitor survey, 83 per cent of the Indian workforce would like to be an entrepreneur, higher than the global average of 53 per cent.
India scores high on digitisation, workers keen on reskilling: Randstad Workmonitor survey
According to the Randstad Workmonitor survey, globally, India scores high on this scale followed by China (81 per cent) and US (73 per cent).
Technology makes society less humane: Randstad Workmonitor survey
As per the survey, 71% said that the omnipresence of technology at the workplace makes them feel less connected to their co-workers.
One in two Indian employees prefer telecommuting, reveals Randstad survey
Almost equivalent number of male (52 per cent) and female (54 per cent) respondents mentioned that they would prefer telecommuting.
Talent sourcing a 'challenge' for India Inc: Randstad survey
Talent sourcing remains one of the key challenges for employers across the country as 62 per cent of respondents find it difficult to spot the right talent.
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