SENIOR TALENT

The government is considering a proposal to double the compensation of senior executives at central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) with a turnover exceeding Rs 100 crore. This aims to bridge the gap with the private sector and retain top talent. ...

Indian companies like Mahindra and Aditya Birla Group are increasingly focusing on internal talent pipelines for leadership roles, showcasing a shift towards nurturing seasoned professionals for longer tenures within the organization.

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...

Executive search firms ET spoke to said candidates from product organisations are tapped for technology hiring, and for non-technical roles, domain and functional expertise remain paramount. Compensation ranges at around Rs 1 crore for those with 18...

The women should meet two criteria, they should have work experience of at least two years before taking the break and should have had a break of six months. Shaji Mathew, group head of HR at Infosys, said the company has crafted a strategic approac...

While Air India is starting its own pilot training school, the GMR group that owns the country's largest airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, GMR Aero Technic, has invested ?50 crore to start its own school for engineers. "To tra...

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...

Firms like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core desi...

Engineering giant L&T has established an all-women team at Tata Steel's mining site in Odisha, handling large machinery repairs, inspired by a successful pilot. Amazon, which initiated all-women virtual customer service in 2020, now operates nine al...

The mushrooming of global capability centers is driving the need for senior talent sourced from the IT services industry, with a shift to GCCs. Indian GCCs offer value in cost efficiency, innovation, and market expansion, attracting senior IT execut...

The D2C market in India is experiencing significant growth, driven by a surge in consumer numbers and a diversification of offerings. AI and automation are playing a crucial role in revolutionizing operations, while the impact of the Open Network fo...

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...

Naina Lal Kidwai, chairperson of Rothschild & Co, who is also on the board of directors of Biocon and UPL, said one of the big factors fuelling this change is ESG reporting. Companies, especially the larger ones, are seeking ratings from global firm...

According to a senior executive, JPMorgan Chase intends to increase its workforce in India by 5%-7% annually over the coming years. This move comes as the Wall Street giant intensifies its focus on one of the most competitive talent markets worldwid...

India's commercial real estate landscape in satellite and tier II cities is undergoing significant transformation due to robust infrastructure development, strategic urban planning, talent availability, and lower cost of living. Cities like Navi Mum...

LTIMindtree was born out of the merger between L&T Infotech and Mindtree in November 2022. Analysts have attributed this to integration pains. CEO Debashis Chatterjee has said it’s business as usual.

Focusing on inside talent comes at a time when it has been dealing with exodus of senior leaders. This also comes after a period when Delaporte hired a lot of foreign citizens and expats at high salaries.

IT services and global market conditions impact senior-level hiring with pay hikes expected. Roles in finance, consulting, and program management are in demand. Companies hiring for roles like chief AI officer, delivery head-AI, and CFOs. Skills in ...

Infusing external talent to bring fresh perspectives, specialised expertise and strategic insight is imperative to propel the business forward. However, the senior talent acquisition process is not without challenges.