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...

Tata Steel's inclusive approach to diversity and recruitment has not only transformed the workforce composition but also significantly impacted the lives of transgender employees, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for personal and pr...

Employers are focusing on competitive wages and growth opportunities to attract top talent amid shift in preference among employees away from 9-5 jobs.

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...

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 ...

A Deloitte survey revealed a significant narrowing of starting salaries between MBA and BTech graduates in India. The pay gap has reduced to 57% in 2024 from 102% in 2021, potentially impacting the appeal of costly management courses for BTech gradu...

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...

Corporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries. Cos offer new-age perks like cash for self-development, health insurance for siblings and pet care to woo talent

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.

The number of female professionals opting for freelance roles surged, with a 300% increase in female consultants in India in FY24 over FY22, as per data from Flexing It shared exclusively with ET. In FY24, global organizations increasingly looked to...

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...

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...

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...

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...