BUSINESS
Why major banks continue to face high attrition
Banking bellwethers, who account for over 30 percent of the sector’s workforce, tackled 26 percent attrition and raised their collective headcount by 16 percent, going by data from staffing firm Xpheno.
BUSINESS
Semiconductor industry has 8,000 active jobs, mainly in entry-level positions
Though the industry is still at a nascent stage, there are currently around 8,000 open positions in the sector across job profiles and levels, according to data put together for Moneycontrol by TeamLease EdTech.
BUSINESS
Insurance for in-laws, spending for wellness: How India Inc is focusing on Sandwich Generation
Companies are now recognising the challenges faced by the "Sandwich Generation," who juggle caring for elderly parents and young children, and are implementing personalised HR policies, including support for caregiving needs, to address the diverse needs of their employees.
BUSINESS
Ghost jobs haunt candidates amid a spooky job market
Some companies often use such job postings to create a façade of growth or collect resumes for future openings. Here we tell you how to spot these ghosts, and avoid them.
BUSINESS
Beyond Business: India Inc steps up to ensure employee safety amid heavy rains
Major firms such as Wipro, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Deloitte, and Bisleri, among others, have amended their operating processes to support flood-hit colleagues in the factories and the offices.
BUSINESS
Almost half of Indian freelancers concerned about being replaced by AI: Report
While 47 percent are very concerned about being replaced by AI, 33 percent are somewhat concerned, and 19 percent not concerned at all.
BUSINESS
Upskilling platforms witness spike in enrolment as IT firms delay onboarding
At the placement preparation platform PrepInsta, almost 50 percent of the total enrolment is being attributed to candidates facing delays in their onboarding process and revoked offer letters.
BUSINESS
EV startups on hiring spree with focus on experienced candidates
Manufacturers and solution providers alike are hiring candidates of different vintages across verticals, especially those with technical skills, as they ramp up production and target new markets.
BUSINESS
Fewer than 500 AI researchers active and accessible in India
Given the relatively short track record of mainstream AI ventures and deployments, the talent pool of experienced AI researchers has had less than a decade to emerge, according to staffing firm Xpehno.
BUSINESS
IT industry offering the most number of paid internships, offering higher stipends
Metro cities like Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune top in offering internships to students.
BUSINESS
EV makers look to recruit more women in workforce
Women are taking up various job roles in electric vehicle makers, from the shopfloor up to the leadership level, as these companies look to diversify their workforce and become more inclusive.
EDUCATION
‘Game of Maths’: Schools attempt to gamify teaching but challenges remain
Despite some schools moving towards making curricula more engaging, they face challenges from lack of infrastructure to scarcity of qualified teachers; institutes hope government-industry partnerships can resolve the issues.
BUSINESS
‘Data Entry’ most boring and fun job for Indian freelancers: Study
Currently, Indians make up the highest percentage of users in the Sydney-based freelance platform, with over 1.73 crore registered either as freelancers or clients on the platform.
BUSINESS
What’s cooking? Professional chefs and hospitality managers have new workplace: Private universities
Industry analysts say educational institutes are specifically targeting seasoned and senior chefs who possess extensive experience in the culinary field.
BUSINESS
Competitive packages and limited talent pool: Fintech CXOs grapple with HR challenges
The demand-supply gap in talent availability is seen at between 10 percent and 15 percent in the fintech space. This is the result of a lack of specialised practical skills and knowledge of emerging technologies.
BUSINESS
TCS refutes any fraud in recruitment process, says no key persons are involved
After the 6 lakh employee-strong company received a complaint, it said it launched a review to examine the allegations and found that this “does not involve any fraud by or against the company and [has] no financial impact”.
BUSINESS
With demand for metaverse talent set to rise, XR labs pop up in colleges
Extended reality, or XR, is an emerging realm of technology that combines real and virtual environments. The term is also used to refer to human-machine interactions generated through wearables and computer technology.
BUSINESS
Hexaware Technologies to hire around 6,000 people despite volatile market
Hinting that the basis of employers' negotiation has gotten better amid the recent developments around the slowdown, it said candidate expectations may further soften over 4-6 months.
BUSINESS
FMCG sector looks for focused hiring as it bets on growth
Roles in areas such as sustainability and e-commerce are gaining importance in the segment as companies focus on environmental responsibility and online sales channels.
BUSINESS
IT firms look for PhD talent to meet technological advancement goals
Industry leaders say PhD talent is in demand because many companies across sectors are now looking more for business views and not just the underlying tech.
BUSINESS
Private universities gamify entrance exams as part of education revamp
Exams often exhibit a bias, favouring certain types of knowledge which can disadvantage students with different educational experiences. This has prompted some institutions to gamify their entrance exams using real-world scenarios that more students can engage with.
BUSINESS
Entrepreneurship in focus at private universities beyond tier-I cities
What is unique to such universities is that such projects try to address the problems of the common people on a sustainable basis.
BUSINESS
India Inc focuses on ERGs to drive inclusion of LGBTQIA+ employees
Major firms including Infosys, Flipkart, Wells Fargo and IBM among others have set up special groups to track the HR development of their LGBTQIA+ employees and address the challenges, if any, in real-time.
BUSINESS
Private universities pushing for inclusion in classrooms
Major universities across India are taking steps to ensure an inclusive environment in the classroom, by taking in students from underserved communities with distinct initiatives.
