TALENT POOL

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...

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.

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 ...

Midcap IT companies in India are attracting more employees from larger rivals in the past two years. This trend is seen in the technology services sector amidst macroeconomic challenges and a focus on hiring deployable talent.

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...

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...

Indian companies, particularly in the IT sector, have made some progress in gender diversity but still face significant challenges, especially in the deeptech sector. A report by Pure Storage and Zinnov highlights these issues, revealing that while ...

India's economy has experienced significant growth due to the establishment of global capability centres (GCCs), which benefit from the country's skilled workforce, low operational costs, and digitisation. These offshore units, set up by multination...

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...

A survey by KPMG revealed that cost of living differences across Indian cities do not affect compensation decisions, with most HR leaders stating there is no city compensatory allowance anymore. Employees consider various factors like rent, property...

Global capability centres (GCCs) increased their space usage by 17% in FY 2023-24, reaching 22.5 million sq ft, driven by engineering, BFSI, and technology sectors, according to CBRE. GCCs are a key driver in India's office sector, projected to leas...

A recent report by foundit, formerly Monster APAC & ME, highlights India's booming startup ecosystem and job opportunities for freshers.

Data from Quess Corp indicates that the presence of women in global capability centres (GCCs) has slightly increased to 30% in FY24 from 26.6% in FY20. However, there remains a significant gap in women's representation in mid and senior-level roles,...

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.

Sebi mandates that at least one key personnel on the investment team of an AIF manager must have NISM certification. The regulation aims to signal legitimacy, promote lifelong learning, and create a talent pool in the investment industry.

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....

Axis Bank has introduced the ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’ talent acquisition programme to recruit individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community across India for careers in banking. The initiative focuses on skills-based hiring, offering equal opportunities to fre...

Can a slew of attractive sops from
the state government and a competitive workforce turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs, positioning the state as a healthy alternative
to Bengaluru and Hyderabad? In addition to banks and automotive firms, manufacturing...