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Skills you require to become a successful HR in the modern-day landscape

Skills you require to become a successful HR in the modern-day landscape

To adapt to the changing needs of organisations in the evolving HR landscape, individuals must continue to adapt, learn and stay updated with industry trends.

As consumption revives, Tier 2 & 3 cities turn temp-ting for job seekers

As consumption revives, Tier 2 & 3 cities turn temp-ting for job seekers

The most prominent roles in tier 2 and 3 cities are feet on-street sales, tele-operators, in-shop promoters, and some shop-floor labour.

What to do when you immediately dislike your new job

What to do when you immediately dislike your new job

Employees who move into a new industry or role that is very different from their previous experience may be more likely to experience a shift shock. This is...

IT midcaps set to keep hiring momentum going in near term

IT midcaps set to keep hiring momentum going in near term

Most recruitment is from Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities with monthly starting salary between Rs. 20,000-25,000, making it easy for rivals to poach employees with a 10-15%...

Mobile makers to hire 60,000 in 6 to 12 months: Staffing companies

Mobile makers to hire 60,000 in 6 to 12 months: Staffing companies

We are expecting 40,000-60,000 direct jobs in phone manufacturing pan India by March 2024.

Tech giants turn to untapped talent in tier 2 & 3 cities in new twist

Tech giants turn to untapped talent in tier 2 & 3 cities in new twist

Industries in the non-tech sector are actively promoting hiring automation specialists with expertise in 5G networks and talent with engineering and semiconductor backgrounds to support the growth of...

Workforce formalisation: GAPS framework shows the way to successfully formalise the workforce

Workforce formalisation: GAPS framework shows the way to successfully formalise the workforce

After implementing the GAPS model, many companies have witnessed their attrition rate drop from 8% to 2%, which is remarkable.

Airtel, Vi give 7-8% salary hikes, up to 110% bonuses as competition to retain talent heats up

Airtel, Vi give 7-8% salary hikes, up to 110% bonuses as competition to retain talent heats up

Telecom companies are offering incentives, including 100% bonus and inflation-indexed hikes, to motivate their workforce. In this era, where retention is the new recruitment, they strive to cultivate...

The Impact of the Funding Winter on IT Hiring

The Impact of the Funding Winter on IT Hiring

The funding winter has adversely affected the startup and e-commerce ecosystem, while the fear of a global recession is prompting information technology companies to stay away from active...

From new classification to a separate division in the Ministry, India’s micro-MSMEs need differentiated support

From new classification to a separate division in the Ministry, India’s micro-MSMEs need differentiated support

IT services are expected to open up in this quarter to some extent. This is as hiring has been on the back burner for quite some time and...

Skills versus Degrees: What staffing firms have to say?

Skills versus Degrees: What staffing firms have to say?

For entry-level roles, frontline individual contributor roles such as store promoters, several firms expected the candidates to be at least graduates. And for service technicians, the minimum qualification...

Temporary hiring soars as heat wave swells up demand for cooling products

Temporary hiring soars as heat wave swells up demand for cooling products

Summer season-related temp hiring for after-sales service technicians has crossed pre-pandemic levels at close to 25%, while in-store workforce demand has increased 15-20% over the previous year