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As beauty and wellness sector expands, hiring strategy embraces competition to find talent The beauty and wellness sector is experiencing significant growth, with innovative hiring methods being adopted by companies. Government skilling programs are playing a key role in shaping the workforce. Opportunities are expected to expand, with a ...
16 Jul, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTHyper-personalised compensation structures may be key to retain tech talent Tech compensation strategies are shifting. ANSR and Talent500 survey notes 65% gender pay gap, 56% pay disparities. 83% need well-being benefits, half find them essential. Desired perks include flexible schedules, childcare, financial planning, bonu...
14 Jul, 2024, 03.15 PM ISTChief HR officer roles in India Inc see highest churn One in every 10 CXOs changed jobs in the year ending June, with certain roles experiencing higher turnover than others, according to an analysis by specialist staffing firm Xpheno. The study, based on 37,000 C-suite movements, found that the roles o...
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Unable to retain high-cost CXOs, companies look at 'mutual separation' Companies are increasingly negotiating "mutual separation" agreements with top C-suite executives who are no longer aligned with new growth strategies. These exits are planned with lead times of 12-18 months in large firms, while startups also offer...
10 Jul, 2024, 11.50 PM ISTHow leaders can plan the right employee experience practices Enhancing employee experience is crucial for organizational success. Industry experts emphasize the importance of addressing employee needs, fostering open communication, and prioritizing well-being. Strategies include attracting top talent, engagin...
08 Jul, 2024, 03.00 PM ISTEligibility criteria eased to woo top talent for Trai leadership As per the earlier conditions, to become a member at Trai, a person needed to serve as additional secretary or any equivalent post for not less than three years. But by the time most ITS (Indian telecom service) officers or other non-IAS officials r...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.39 AM ISTGCCs on the hunt: IT companies becoming hotspots for senior talent According to the findings, there are about 120 top GCCs in India with some 21,000 senior executive roles, including those of vice-president, assistant vice-president, senior vice-president and director. These senior executives have a minimum experie...
06 Jul, 2024, 07.41 AM ISTIndia Inc now picks its C-level champions from indoor pool 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.
04 Jul, 2024, 04.43 PM ISTDiversity 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 fem...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.47 AM ISTMost entry-level job seekers prioritise competitive wages, benefits: Survey Employers are focusing on competitive wages and growth opportunities to attract top talent amid shift in preference among employees away from 9-5 jobs.
20 Jun, 2024, 01.20 PM ISTBeyond the paycheck: What employees look for and how employers can fix hiring gaps 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...
20 Jun, 2024, 10.34 AM ISTPay gap shrinks: Will BTech grads stay MBA course? 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...
16 Jun, 2024, 05.30 AM ISTDelhi-NCR, Bengaluru have highest demand for entry-level talent : Report The demand for freshers is highest in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, followed by Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune, according to data from foundit. Most job postings for entry-level positions are in the IT and recruitment/staffing industries, with a growing deman...
13 Jun, 2024, 01.24 PM ISTMidcap IT companies in India poach talent from industry majors 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.
07 Jun, 2024, 04.05 PM ISTMore women employees break free from 9-5 cycle, hustle for gig work 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...
07 Jun, 2024, 12.14 AM ISTIndia Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right 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...
31 May, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTWhy deeptech companies need to do a deep-dive on gender diversity 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 ...
30 May, 2024, 10.08 AM ISTIndia has abundance of talent, a great resource for Dell: Michael Dell India is a top resource for tech giant Dell Technologies, according to founder Michael Dell. He praised India's talent pool and desire for a sovereign AI reflecting its culture. Dell announced advancements in AI at the Dell Technologies World event,...
21 May, 2024, 04.31 PM ISTExecutive search space heats up on the back of growing demand for leadership talent Growing at 15-20% year-on-year, India’s retained executive search market has a mix of global search majors, search network firms, mixed model firms, boutique players and even one/two person outfits. Globally, five firms – Spencer Stuart, Heidrick & ...
20 Apr, 2024, 10.13 PM ISTEmployees at India’s top law firms likely to bag handsome payouts this year Law professionals said employees are likely to get an average salary increase of 10-15%, with high performers set to bag 20-25% increments as firms try to reward and retain top talent that gives them the competitive advantage. Bonuses for top perfor...
04 Apr, 2024, 10.37 PM IST