White-collar jobs trip in October, but some sectors see a pick-up on festive boost

In October, white-collar job hiring in India experienced a 1% sequential decline and a 3% year-on-year decrease, impacted by heightened geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic challenges, according to findings from talent platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME). Despite this, sectors tied to festive and year-end demand, such as hospitality, travel, tourism, retail, and shipping and marine, witnessed increased recruitment activity.