BUSINESS
46% GenZ believe India Inc will be open to workplace romance in future: Hunch poll
Among the 11,000 poll participants, as many as 24.5 percent say the deep-rooted traditional work culture still dominates the Indian corporates and it is unlikely the policy will change.
BUSINESS
PSBs disbursed Rs 28,700-crore education loan for higher studies in FY24
PSBs disbursed Rs 24,997 crore in 2022-23 and Rs 28,699 crore in 2023-24, Minister of states for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary said.
EDUCATION
Delhi coaching hub tragedy: Why UPSC aspirants flock to poorly-run institutes
A palpable sense of dread haunts the busy streets, where hope to crack the UPSC code springs eternal among countless young minds.
BUSINESS
Less pay, increased scrutiny, limited job offers: Rough ride for senior talent in start-ups
Senior talent is taking a salary cut of at least 10-15 percent to secure a job role in start-ups, according to data shared with Moneycontrol by executive search firm LONGHOUSE Consulting.
BUSINESS
90% women ready to go extra mile but bias at work hindering progress: Aon report
The ‘2024 Voice of Women Study India’ surveyed 24,000 professional women from over 560 companies and found that 37 percent of women experienced insensitive behaviour at work
BUSINESS
Gen Z, Alpha may push companies to warm up to workplace romance
Swati Bhargava’s experience as co-founder and a married couple at Cashkaro and Earnkaro has taught her that a rigid 'No Workplace Romance' policy can be counterproductive if not handled with nuance.
BUSINESS
India tops Boeing’s global headcount in engineering and tech; more hiring ahead, says HR chief
The American aircraft manufacturer plans on hiring across its verticals, however, the focus in the future will be on Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru and Chennai.
BUSINESS
Balancing work friendship and professional responsibilities: India Inc shows the way
In 2022, Gallup data indicated that having a best friend at work is strongly linked to “business outcomes, including profitability, safety, inventory control and retention”.
EDUCATION
Educationists raise alarm over cuts in 2024-25 budget allocation
Higher education received Rs 47,619 crore in 2024-25, an increase of 7.68 percent from Rs 44,094 crore (Budget Estimate) from 2023-24. However, it is low when compared to the RE of 2023-24 of Rs 57,244 crore.
BUSINESS
Education sector gets record Rs 1.20 lakh crore in Budget 2024; UGC's share halved
The allocation in Budget 2024 is 6.62 percent higher than the budget estimate for 2023-24
BUSINESS
Focus on employment, skilling makes HR experts, staffing agencies bullish on Budget
With a focus on preparing a future-ready workforce, FM said the government will launch a comprehensive scheme to offer internships in "500 top companies" to one crore youth in five years.
EDUCATION
Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman announces scheme for internship opportunities for 1 crore youth
FM said the government will launch a comprehensive scheme to offer internships in top companies to one crore youth in five years.
BUSINESS
Only 51% graduates employable; several challenges in skilling: Economic Survey
Estimates show 51.25 percent of the youth is deemed employable – about one in two are not yet readily employable after graduating, the Economic Survey 2023-24 said.
BUSINESS
Karnataka job reservation bill: HR experts call for skill development over quota
The Karnataka state cabinet approved a 100 percent quota for Kannadigas in Group C and Group D jobs (blue-collar workers) in the private sector.
BUSINESS
What you need to know about employee rights in company insolvency
From job security to wage protection, understanding these rights amidst the complex web of legal proceedings is prudent and essential for employees facing uncertain futures.
BUSINESS
Budget 2024 | Study abroad consultants anticipate more partnerships with foreign universities
The latest edition of the Open Doors report showed that China sent 2,89,000 students to the US in 2022-23 (a decline of 0.2 percent from 2021/22). India reached an all-time high of 268,000 students in 2022-23, an increase of 35 percent from the previous session.
BUSINESS
Over 200 HR heads, 118 CEOs switched companies in 12 months: Executive search firm data
The top sectors by contribution to CXO movements in 2023-2024 are ‘Manufacturing’ (21 percent), banking, financial services and insurance or BFSI (16 percent) and Technology (14 percent).
BUSINESS
AI specialists command premium salaries in healthcare jobs
With increasing emphasis on automation and integration of AI, niche roles in AI are expected to see a salary hike of 15-22 percent in FY25
BUSINESS
Budget 2024: Staffing industry, HR leaders eye tax reductions, skill development boosts
In the Interim Budget 2024 presented on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Central government's Skill India Mission has trained 1.4 crore youth and upskilled 54 lakh youth.
EDUCATION
Budget 2024: Educationists call for greater allocation, focus on research
The interim budget 2024, presented on February 1, earmarked Rs 1.20 lakh crore for education, which was Rs 9,091 crore, or 7.26 percent, lower than the revised estimate of Rs 1,29,718 crore for 2023-24
EDUCATION
WheeboxETS launches ‘Global Employability Test’ to assess career readiness, targets Indian institutes
The 90-minute-testing process will involve 89 questions designed to assess four key areas within the Wheebox ETS’ ‘Unified Competency Framework’.
BUSINESS
Drug testing initiative uncovers drug use among 7.3% of professionals
The testing activity, conducted for over two years, also unveiled that there is a higher prevalence of Cannabinoid and Amphetamine use among employees.
EDUCATION
As sweeping law against paper leaks takes effect, experts call for broader scope, stronger oversight
The Act aims to curb leaks, malpractices as well as organised crime in recruitment and entrance examinations. It contains provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for those involved in organised crimes.
BUSINESS
Oil and gas industry seeks AI talent to harness unstructured data
The most sought-after roles include data scientists, pricing analysts, geologists, as well as data, analytics and robotic process automation professionals, as per data from recruitment company TeamLease Digital.
