CXO hiring unfazed by downturn in job market Even hiring in technology sector - which has seen a sharp comedown overall - continues at senior levels, especially for niche skills in areas such as cloud, artificial intelligence and automation, as companies across sectors focus on digitising businesses. IT services fir…

Trends shaping the future of jobs amid layoffs Despite confusion surrounding market conditions, layoffs, and AI impact, some Indian companies are hiring judiciously. Ernst and Young's "Future of Pay" report identified positive hiring sectors including cement, steel, auto components, renewable energy, a…

Job satisfaction drops as gender imbalance grows: Skillsoft’s 2023 Women in Tech Report The 2023 Women in Tech Report by Skillsoft finds that women in technology jobs are increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs, posing a risk for retention. Just 28% of female technologists report being extremely satisfied with the…

Bit-by-Bit, Indian Semiconductor firms build talent pool Companies are also focusing on building up fresh talent on campuses. Analog Devices provides a platform for university students under its Anveshan initiative, for building or prototyping complete system designs. The programme has helped to identify key talent …

FMCG executives in demand as biggies jostle for talent In the last four months, the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail Ventures has announced entries into soft drinks with the Campa and Sosyo Hajoori brands it had acquired; beauty soaps with Glimmer; and natural and hygiene categories under Get Real and Puric brand names, …

Auto Inc keeps tech talent in demand as big tech companies continue with large-scale layoffs With tech companies resorting to downsizing manpower the last few months, "in the last two quarters there is a significant improvement" in supply of tech talent, said Manu Saigal, director (general staffing) at sta…

Shortage of cybersecurity professionals triggers fight for talent There are between 20,000 and 25,000 unfilled positions in cyber security profiles in India currently, and this number is expected to expand as telcos push 5G roll out, and companies continue their digital transformation journeys, staffing experts said…

Returnship programmes pave the path for women returning to work after a career break Returning to work after a long break is challenging for most people, particularly for women who face increased obstacles. Although the Indian government has introduced legal maternity rights offering up to 26 weeks of paid leave as …

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Over 9.79 lakh vacant posts in government, maximum of 2.93 lakh in railways: Centre Besides railways, there were 2.64 lakh vacant posts in defence (civil), 1.43 lakh in home, 90,050 in posts, 80,243 in revenue, 25,934 in Indian audit and accounts department, and 9,460 in atomic energy department among others, Singh …

Enabling platforms for gig workers and their future A NITI Aayog report reveals that gig workers in India have increased to 7.7 million in 2020-21 and will reach 23.5 million by 2029-30. However, gig workers face challenges such as lack of access to formal credit, skill development opportunities, benefits, and prote…

Tinkering with ChatGPT, workers wonder: Will this take my job? OpenAI's ChatGPT is the latest advance in a steady march of innovations that have offered the potential to transform many occupations and wipe out others, sometimes in tandem. It is too early to tally the enabled and the endangered, or to gauge the o…

Hiring intent for manufacturing, services sector up 10 pc for Q1 of FY24: Report According to the TeamLease Services' 'Employment Outlook Report' for the Services and Manufacturing sectors for Q1, FY24, despite the ongoing global turmoil, hiring intent in India has steadily increased over the past year.�…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appoints Nikhil Sharma as market managing director for Eurasia Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has promoted Nikhil Sharma as the new market managing director for Eurasia. In his new role, Sharma will have a full management remit incorporating franchise operations support, regional sales, an…

Gender mainstreaming in workplaces key to enabling more women in the workforce, say experts At the ET Prime Women Leadership Awards 2023 launch summit earlier this month, panellists Dr Nisha Taneja, Sairee Chahal, Jayprakash JC, and Advaita Kala share their perspectives on how to steer more gender-sensitive workplac…

Hitachi Payment Services appoints Sumil Vikamsey as MD Sunil Vikamsey has been associated with the company since 2010 with experience in finance, strategy, and development, analytics, and allied business domains. Rustom Irani will retire as the managing director and will continue to be an advisor after the appointme…

Startup versus Corporates: What’s best for you The decision between working for a startup and an established company has a significant impact on the next few years of a GenZ's life. Startups prioritize employee comfort, offer a plethora of opportunities, and allow for personal growth, but insecurity, low pay, an…

India Inc's Q1 hiring intent slips 4%: Report According to the survey, which covered over 800 small, medium and large companies in 14 industries, 64% of the firms plan to increase their manpower resource pool in Q1 of FY24, down from 68% in Q4 FY23 as companies turn more cautious about their hiring plans.

Hiring of tech talents increasing in EPC sector: Report Following positive sentiments around the 2023 Budget, the EPC sector is witnessing a rise in hiring of tech talents, both top-level management and freshers, according to CIEL HR Services report 'Employment Trends Today in EPC Sector in India - February 2023…

Indian Navy results 2023: Agniveer SSR and MR results were announced today; here's how you can check the results To check the results of the exam, candidates should use their candidate login, with their ID and Password to do so. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 1500 positions, of which 1400 are f…

EPFO Recruitment 2023: Registration for posts of SSA and Steno begins today; check for more details This recruitment drive is set to fill up a total of 2859 vacancies in the organisation. The last date for submitting the online application form is 26th April. Interested candidates should apply at the earliest to avo…

Leadership traits executive recruiters look for The average tenure for C-suite roles is approximately 4.9 years, and executive recruiters are often the first port of call for companies and leaders when searching for suitable candidates. When recruiting a new leader, one must ensure that they possess self-motivation,…

TISS Mumbai sees mean CTC of Rs 27.22 lakh during final placements The highest CTC stood at Rs 49 lakh, a jump of 16.42% over the previous year. The average CTC of the top 10% and top 25% was Rs. 39.29 lakh and Rs 35.45 lakh respectively.

Blue- & grey-collar job participation: Women taking a backseat in frontline crew The percentage of women working in India's blue- and grey-collar workforce has increased just over one point in six years, according to data from BetterPlace. Women made up 13.2% of 102,905 workers in blue-collar roles at the en…

Electric vehicle makers on a hiring overdrive to meet rising demand Companies like Hero Electric, MG Motor, Simple Energy and Yulu Bikes are looking to hire employees for specialised profiles, such as EV technicians, battery recycling experts, software developers, as well as for manufacturing and engineering. On the…