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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...

The surge in tourism post the pandemic has catalysed an unprecedented increase in hospitality hiring, particularly in entry-level apprenticeship and trainee positions, Randstad India said, adding that the sector has witnessed a remarkable growth of ...

India's gig economy is booming, offering opportunities for freelancers and mid-career professionals. The sector values skills and experience, providing flexibility and higher income potential. Mid-career individuals can leverage their expertise for ...

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, especial...

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 proc...

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...

Sander van 't Noordende, CEO of Randstad, highlights India's vast market and talent potential. With a focus on specialization and digital tools, India stands out for growth opportunities compared to other global markets. Noordende emphasizes the imp...

Extreme summer heat, rising absenteeism, and productivity loss have led to a high demand for last-mile delivery and warehouse personnel in India. About 2,000 delivery personnel are dropping off daily in quick commerce and 5,000 in food delivery, wit...

Job opportunities are growing across sectors in tier 2 and 3 cities, and professionals are eager to join, recruiters and firms said. Escalating living costs and infrastructural challenges in metros are prompting executives to move to smaller cities....

Most in demand are delivery, in-store, on-ground, after-sales service and manufacturing workers for industries producing summer goods with companies struggling to find people to fill roles.

Manufacturing, infrastructure, pharma and healthcare, global capability centres (GCCs), engineering and banking and financial services are among the sectors taking the lead on the hiring front amid large-scale public-private investments, strong digi...

Mid-career professionals face challenges when transitioning to new sectors but can benefit from higher pay and escaping stagnation. Anjali Raghuvanshi and Manu Saigal advise professionals to assess their strengths, leveraging transferable skills lik...

Research from Deloitte India and Randstad India indicates that employees taking on additional roles are receiving better increments, double promotions, and career advancement opportunities. This strategy benefits companies by retaining talent, culti...

There is demand for 40,000-50,000 employees across job roles in 2024, a 25-30% increase over last year, says staffing company Randstad. The sector is expected to see more than 800,000 to 1 million job openings over the next five years.

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.

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.

Randstad, the world's largest staffing firm, reported a 17% decrease in its EBITA to 273 million euros in Q3, beating analysts' expectations of 258 million euros. However, the company's revenue fell 7% to 6.26 billion euros, which was lower than ant...

Job scams - where fraudsters pass themselves off as representatives of leading recruitment firms to establish authenticity - have become rampant in a lacklustre hiring market, worsened by layoffs in some sectors.

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 ...