Hiring dips three per cent month-over-month: foundit According to talent platform foundit's Insights Tracker, hiring in India decreased by 3% in August 2023 compared to the previous month. E-recruitment activities also fell by 5% compared to August 2022. The decline in hiring can be attributed to inflation and s…

From Office Tasks to Leadership Roles: The Impact of B.Voc Healthcare Management The Bachelor of Vocation in Healthcare Management (B.Voc Healthcare Management) is a three-year undergraduate program that trains students in various administrative tasks and running healthcare facilities. It equips them with managerial…

Driving Success in Healthcare: Roles and Opportunities After an MBA in Healthcare Management The field of healthcare management is focused on managing medical facilities, such as hospitals and clinics. A healthcare manager is not a healthcare practitioner and does not carry out any healthcare-related duties.

Innovation and Research: The Vital Work of Healthcare Management Scientists Healthcare management scientists are professionals in the medical and research fields who focus on expanding their understanding of the health sector through research. They work on various research projects, including data collection, diseas…

From CEOs to Managers: Diverse Career Avenues for MBA Healthcare Management Graduates The MBA Healthcare Management program offers a wide range of employment options with starting salaries ranging from 2 lakh to 10 lakh per year. Graduates can pursue careers in hospital management, administration, medical practice m…

Very strong hiring trend in non-IT sectors; attrition continues in IT: Ramani Dathi, Teamlease “There is an overall increase in hiring within the banking sector, because across all private banks, the hiring numbers are really picking up, especially over the last two quarters. Even our pipeline for the next two quart…

Reliance in talks with head hunters for Jio Insurance CEO Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is in talks with global and domestic executive head hunters as it looks to hire a CEO for its newly listed Jio Financial Services' insurance business. Reports say that the company will hire a leader for the insuranc…

Standard Chartered rolls out enhanced paternity, adoption leave benefits Standard Chartered is improving its paternity and adoption leave benefits, allowing parents to share caregiving responsibilities more equitably. Starting from September 2023, employees will be able to take up to 20 weeks of paid leave, regardle…

Google or Amazon: Which is highest-paying tech firms for engineers? Google and Meta have been identified as offering higher compensation to software engineers compared to other Big Tech companies. Here is a detailed comparison between big tech firms:​

Building Strong HR Foundations: Pursue a One-Year Diploma Program in Human Resource Management A Diploma in Human Resource Management is a one-year certificate program that provides students with fundamental knowledge and managerial skills for effectively managing people as resources. The course is open to students …

Master Strategy & Leadership at IIM Indore's Senior Professionals Course The Executive Programme in Strategy & Leadership for Senior Professionals (EPSLSP) offered by IIM Indore is designed to develop strategic leaders who can overcome obstacles and drive organizational growth. The 12-month online course…

Emerging productivity tools with generative AI Microsoft has announced new tools and integrations for its Copilot application, aimed at supporting frontline workers who struggle with repetitive tasks. The tools focus on intelligent operations, communication, and experiences. One example is the Shifts plugin, which a…

Hospitality sector on hiring spree as festive season nears The hospitality sector in India is experiencing a shortage of staff and is now hiring additional talent for various roles in hotels and restaurants. The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council is conducting a study to analyze the skill gap in the industry nati…

Andhra Pradesh govt to recruit 597 candidates under Group-I, II posts As many as 12 deputy collectors, 18 assistant commissioners (sales tax) and 26 sub-divisional police officers among other posts are expected to be recruited under Group-I services.

Labour Ministry's job portal has over one million active vacancies, the highest this fiscal The National Career Service (NCS) portal in India has registered over one million active vacancies in August 2023, providing employment opportunities for the country's youth. This is the highest number of vacancies in…

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Hybrid work surges 29 per cent as firms embrace flexibility: Report Hybrid working roles, which enable employees to balance their work hours between the office and their homes, are experiencing a growth as the world opens up, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Job postings related to hybrid wo…

Pursuing MBA? Here are your possible career options post your degree The MBA degree is being questioned for its ability to provide students with the necessary skills for today's job market. New-age MBA schools are redesigning their curriculum to focus on experiential learning and real-world problem-solving. MBA …

Workplace harassment: Confusion mounts as all kinds of cases get filed under PoSH A lack of awareness on redressal mechanisms for general grievances in some companies, and a feeling among many employees that since PoSH is a women-centric and robust workplace law their cases will find a fair hearing and redressal if …

Hybrid is the clear winner in work-from-home Vs return-to-office battle While 76% of more than 3,800 employees across industry sectors said they are looking for employers offering either hybrid or work-from-home options, 73% said they would explore new job opportunities if their current employers did not allow such …

86 pc of employees feel reskilling, upskilling can help reduce unemployment: Report Over 86 per cent of respondents feel reskilling and upskilling can reduce unemployment and help employees easily adapt to the evolving demands of the modern work environment, a report said on Saturday.The report by HR solutions provi…

The Leadership Journey Unveiled: Your Complete Guidebook A good leader possesses the ability to influence and guide others towards a shared goal. They are respected, trusted, and motivate their team. Leadership qualities include charisma, visionary thinking, and the ability to make decisive decisions. Good leaders a…

Important to remove bias rather than woman tag: Female top bosses Women in corporate India believe that removing the bias attached to women entrepreneurs and leaders is more important than shedding the tag itself, as females in the workforce are a role model for others who follow in their footsteps. On the occasion …

Insights from ET Careers webinar: The rising scope of freelance gigs as careers In some of these cases, highly qualified people are choosing freelancing/gig as a way of working. They do it as they see several advantages like flexibility, possibility of greater income, and work-life balance. Yet, it is still consider…

E-commerce, logistics companies’ diversity push drives demand for female workforce Companies in India are actively hiring more women for temporary and other roles this festive season. E-commerce, logistics, and last-mile delivery sectors are leading the way, with companies such as Flipkart, Ecom Express, and Shadowf…