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E-commerce readies for festive rush as small cities lead demand

E-commerce readies for festive rush as small cities lead demand

The spike in client conversations and hiring requests indicates a clear intent to scale operations swiftly and efficiently.

Delivery deficit Hits Quick Commerce Ahead of Festive Season

Delivery deficit Hits Quick Commerce Ahead of Festive Season

Average per-order payouts in quick commerce have dropped by as much as 40 percent over the last year, falling from Rs 34–Rs 42 in 2024 to Rs 22–Rs...

HUL gets first woman CEO – still a rarity in Indian FMCG leadership

HUL gets first woman CEO – still a rarity in Indian FMCG leadership

The appointment of Priya Nair as MD & CEO of HUL is yet another powerful crack in the glass ceiling. It sends a clear message to girls and...

Where are the jobs? IT, banking, financial services sectors witness slow hiring

Where are the jobs? IT, banking, financial services sectors witness slow hiring

Some have seen export orders fall by as much as 50% over the last two years. Add to that the rising cost of compliance, tighter access to credit,...

Talent crunch hits retail sector in tier 2 and 3 cities

Talent crunch hits retail sector in tier 2 and 3 cities

The quick commerce sector is rapidly growing in tier 2 & 3 cities, creating huge demand for blue-collar jobs (drivers, warehouse workers, etc), which increases wages.

FMCG companies double down on ‘super workers’ in rural markets

FMCG companies double down on ‘super workers’ in rural markets

The demand for multi-purpose workers is most pronounced in the FMCG sector, as rural markets experience significant growth. The sector is focusing on hiring versatile employees capable of...

Challenges of skill shortage, regulatory complexities await new Labour Minister

Challenges of skill shortage, regulatory complexities await new Labour Minister

“Compliance complexity is adding to business difficulties, increasing operational burdens and affecting expansion goals…hence, there is a need to expedite new labour code implementation...”

India’s budding semiconductor industry braces for talent crunch, looks for ways to close the gap

India’s budding semiconductor industry braces for talent crunch, looks for ways to close the gap

“All companies are scouting for foreign talent. While talent can be groomed, initial hands-on talent will come from outside.”

GCC hiring helps maintain revenue run rate as IT firms go slow

GCC hiring helps maintain revenue run rate as IT firms go slow

“Over the last few quarters, we are able to maintain the run rate mainly because GCC contribution coming into some extent compensating the loss that's happening on IT...

Quick commerce expansion to spur FMCG job growth

Quick commerce expansion to spur FMCG job growth

“There is more need for skills like using digital tools and knowing basic English for employment.”

Budget 2024-25: Staffing firms anticipate tax relief and 9% PF interest rate

Budget 2024-25: Staffing firms anticipate tax relief and 9% PF interest rate

“Tax relief stands as the most prominent expectation, with a strong desire for increased basic exemption limit from the current Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, which...

EV makers look to recruit more women in workforce

EV makers look to recruit more women in workforce

As per discussions with various EV industry players, it has been noticed that the attrition of women in EV companies is comparatively less at the mid-management level.

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