CUET UG 2024 results declared: How to download results, direct link, and other details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG 2024 examination. Originally set for release on June 30, the results were delayed due to allegations of paper leaks in several key competitive exams,…
CUET-UG results 2024: When is NTA releasing final results? Here is the latest update
The students who are waiting for the CUET-UG 2024 examination results can expect the testing agency NTA to release it by July 27, Saturday, reported ToI. Candidates who participated in the CUET UG re-test conducted on July 19, 2024, can…
UPSC CAPF AC Test 2024: UPSC CAPF AC Test 2024: Admit card download process and exam details
The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant (AC) test is scheduled to take place on August 4, 2024. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has given admission cards for the same. Candidates appearing in the examination can obtain their…
NEET-UG 2024 final results: Number of toppers drop in revised list
The number of top scorers in the NEET-UG exam has dropped significantly from 61 to 17, following the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) announcement of the revised merit list on Friday.This revision was prompted by a recommendation from IIT-Delhi, acting on…
TN Class 12th Supplementary Result 2024 announced: Here is how to check your scorecard and other details
The Directorate of Government Examinations (TNDGE) announced the TN Supply Result 2024 for the 12th grade today. Students, who appeared for the supplementary exams, can access their results on the official websites at tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in. How to Check TN…
Dorm facilities close to factories may see more women join workforce
New Delhi: The budget proposal for rental housing with dormitory-type accommodation is set to be a “gamechanger”, potentially benefiting as many as 50 million industrial workers, particularly women whose participation in blue-collar jobs is expected to rise, said industry executives…
neet 2024: NEET-UG 2024 Result: NTA releases revised scorecards after SC’s order
NEET-UG 2024: Following Supreme Court’s order, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday issued the NEET UG Revised Scorecard 2024. This decision was made in response to an ambiguous Physics question, which resulted in a recalibration of the merit list….
Budget proposals seen as medium-term play to increase employability and address skill gap
The budget proposals to facilitate employment and skilling have boosted sentiment but are likely to translate into sizeable numbers only in the medium to long term, rather than triggering any major turnaround in the job market in the near future,…
Budget 2024: Want to go for higher education or looking for your first job? Sitharaman may have got you covered
Budget 2024: In a bid to bolster opportunities for young Indians, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced two significant initiatives aimed at generating employment and sponsoring higher education, while presenting the budget for FY25.The first initiative is a large-scale paid internship…
NEET UG merit list: NEET-UG 2024: NTA to release revised merit list. Check date and other details
Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision of no retest for NEET-UG, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will be releasing the revised merit list post recalculation, said Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. In a media briefing, Pradhan said that the…
IT sector jobs: Economic Survey 2024: Hiring in IT sector slowed significantly in last 2 years
The Economic Survey for the financial year 2023-24 that was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday stated that hiring in the IT sector has slowed significantly in the last two years.Even if hiring does not decline further, it…
NTA postponed 16 exams since 2018; COVID, logistics among reasons: Education Ministry in LS
The National Testing Agency (NTA) postponed at least 16 exams due to different reasons since its inception in 2018, the Ministry of Education informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. The reasons for postponement included COVID-19 pandemic, administrative reasons, logistical reasons,…
CUET-UG 2024 results expected soon at exams.nta.ac.in. Here are steps to download scorecard, date and other key details
The highly-anticipated Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2024 results is expected to be announced on July 22, according to media reports. The NTA’s information bulletin initially scheduled for release on June 30, but they have yet to be announced. The…
Compensation gap between CEO & median employee widens in India Inc from pre-pandemic years, finds ET study
The gap between the chief executive officer and median employee compensation in India Inc. has widened from the pre-pandemic years, as per an ET study of 35 listed companies who are amongst the top ones in their respective sectors or…
Economy booms but India’s young hanker for government jobs
PRAYAGARAJ: Sunil Kumar, a 30-year-old, has spent the last 9 years of his life chasing a job in the Indian government. Packed with scores of others in makeshift classrooms under tin roofs with barely enough light and air, Kumar has…
NEET-UG 2024 results re-released. Direct link to check city-wise, centre-wise results
The National Testing Agency (NTA) today released the centre and city-wise results for the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, following a Supreme Court directive. The results, initially announced on June 5, were re-released in this format due to ongoing Supreme Court…
Paris Olympics 2024: Also an event to engage, reward employees
French construction materials company Saint-Gobain is sending 42 employees from India to Paris on an all-expense-paid trip to witness the Summer Olympics that starts Friday. Payment solutions company Visa, a sponsor of the Paris Olympics, will have its employees including…
Karnataka reservation: Karnataka’s job-for-locals bill: Skilling, not legislation key to meet evolving industry demands, say experts
Karnataka’s job reservation bill, which is now on hold, would pose significant challenges for businesses of all sizes, human resource experts said, adding skilling is key to equip locals to meet evolving industry demands as employment is based on merit…
Amazon is keeping a eye on coffee to make its employee make productive
Amazon is intensifying efforts to ensure employees return to the office by implementing stricter attendance measures. According to a report by Business Insider, several departments, including retail and cloud computing, must now spend a minimum of two hours per visit…
IT salary: Infosys, Wipro & TCS’ average salary hikes are down to single digits
After two years of double-digit salary increases, Indian IT companies are now offering single-digit hikes. For the financial year 2023-24, major firms like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro report modest raises as clients cut discretionary spending and caution increases amidst economic…
Top business schools change with the times to train future leaders
Bengaluru: Top business schools in the country are tweaking their teaching methods and curricula as they focus on shaping the next generation of leaders for whom understanding of technology and the ability to navigate a complex and dynamic business environment…
Eyeing a career in Fintech? Understand the emerging roles, skills, and pay expectations
Advancement in the field of technology has given a significant boost to every Indian industry, and Fintech is not far behind. The word Fintech, which is basically an amalgamation of finance and technology, has revolutionised the way financial services and…
Mid-career opportunities open up in the travel and tourism industry
The travel and tourism sector has been an attractive career path for many. After the pandemic, these businesses have again started growing fast. Digital transformation, government initiatives and a rise in disposable income have given the sector a significant boost…
As beauty and wellness sector expands, hiring strategy embraces competition to find talent
Fashion, beauty, fitness and wellness — the demand for products and services in these areas is increasing by the day. The market is expanding in different ways: neighborhood stores and ecommerce stores are selling the latest products and influencers are…
World Youth Skills Day: Is India’s youth workforce equipped for the tech job boom?
The past decade has seen exponential technological growth, necessitating significant shifts in skills and workforce dynamics. Automation and AI are driving the need for workers to develop new competencies, while companies must reorganize work structures. In India, this rapid technological…
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024: Applications invited for over 44,000 posts. Here are key dates, eligibility, selection process, salary
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024: The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, has announced a big recruitment drive for 44,238 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Post Masters (BPM), and Assistant Branch Post Masters (ABPM). This opportunity aims to…
NTA to conduct CUET-UG retest for over 1000 candidates on July 19, no clarity on results yet
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to conduct a retest for over 1000 candidates of CUET UG on July 19. The NTA had on July 7 released the provisional answer key of Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG…
tech jobs: Hyper-personalised compensation structures may be key to retain tech talent
Employers and employees often disagree over what is an appropriate compensation level. But organisations are trying to design their compensation and benefits packages so that today’s dynamic tech workforce can be satisfied, and retained. One of the major steps taken…
Mid-career roles are seeing a boom in hiring in these sectors
If you are a mid-career professional, a job shift is a process that takes a lot of thought. You have to consider your experience, prospects and the area you want to explore, while at the same time ensuring your personal…
Tier I cities dominate in blue-collar gig job opportunities: Report
With a rise in gig economy, tier-one cities led in short-term blue-collar employment opportunities, accounting for 67.1 per cent openings from June 2023 to June 2024, a report said on Saturday. These tier-I cities, which have a large concentration of…
How e-learning can propel mid-career professionals forward
Mid-career is often referred to as the period of time when one has already spent the initial few years in building one’s early career and is then trying to look at more long-term growth opportunities. It is also the time…
IT hiring slump: Indian IT firms experience drop in average training hours
Indian IT firms Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra have reported a significant drop in average training hours per employee for FY24 compared to the previous year, ToI reported. This decline is primarily attributed to fewer freshers being hired and a…
KEAM rank list: KEAM 2024 results out, CEE announces rank list of Kerala Engineering Exam
The Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has released the results of the Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical Examination (KEAM) today. Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice R Bindu announced the results in a press conference, noting the exam’s…
220,000 flexible jobs created in 2023-24: ISF report
About 220,000 flexible jobs were created in 2023-24, according to an Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) report. Flexi staffing industry grew 15.3% year-on-year, up from 14% in the previous fiscal, as per the ISF’s Annual Employment Trends 2024 report. The total…
India needs 1 million high-tech engineers as economy expands
India’s technology sector will need more than 1 million engineers with advanced skills in artificial intelligence and other capabilities over the next 2-3 years, an industry body estimates, a demand that won’t be met unless the government significantly beefs up…
Amazon workers in India endure intense pressure, unsafe working conditions: UNI Global Union
Amazon warehouse and delivery workers in India are enduring intense pressure and unsafe conditions while struggling to support themselves with insufficient pay, the UNI Global Union said on Wednesday. “Four out of five warehouse workers reported that the targets set…
IIT graduates feel pay pinch as top offers dry up
Hit by the hiring slowdown, salaries of engineers graduating this year from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have dropped. For the class of 2024, the annual pay is in the range of ₹15-16 lakh, according to separate studies by…
Assam govt to fill 35,000 vacancies by April next year: Himanta
The Assam government will fill 35,000 vacancies by April next year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. These include vacancies in the police force, grade 3 and grade 4 of the state government as well as teachers, he…
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Registration begins. Check direct link, qualification, process to apply & other details
The Indian Air Force has opened the online application process for Agniveervayu (02/2025), inviting unmarried Indian male and female candidates to apply by July 28, 11:00 PM, with the selection test scheduled for October 18, 2024. Interested candidates can apply…
India created over 80 million jobs from FY’18 to FY’22, says ministry of labour and employment
India has created more than 80 million employment opportunities in the five-year period from 2017-18 to 2021-22, translating to an average of over 20 million jobs or employment per year, the ministry of labour and employment said on Monday. Countering…
Eligibility criteria eased to woo top talent for Trai leadership
NEW DELHI: The Central government has relaxed eligibility conditions for appointing chairman and members of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) as it aims to draw top talent for the long-pending leadership vacancies. With the notification of the Telecommunications…
CUET (UG) 2024 retest: NTA releases new re-exam dates, admit card details for…
The NTA has acknowledged public grievances regarding the CUET (UG) – 2024 Exam received by 30 June 2024. For genuine grievances, the NTA it said that the agency has committed to conducting a re-exam for affected candidates at selected centers…
More employees looking for a change; job market revival may trigger wave of resignations
BENGALURU: As the appraisal season winds to a close, the eventual opening up in the job market in the coming months may see a wave of resignations across corporate India, with many employees looking for change, suggest the findings of…
35,819 candidates take foreign medical graduate exam: Health ministry
New Delhi: More than 35,000 candidates on Saturday took the exam for foreign medical graduates to become eligible to practice medicine in the country, the Union health ministry said. There was “no untoward incident” in the conduct of the Foreign…
AI skills: To get skilled in AI, companies let employees play in Metaverse
Bengaluru: As the landscape of work changes rapidly with artificial intelligence playing a pivotal role, companies are moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model of learning to ensure that employees are skilled in the emerging technology. Internal platforms remain key to delivering…
NEET-UG ‘scam’: Centre files affidavit before SC, finds no proof of any large-scale breach of confidentiality in exams
Scrapping the NEET-UG, 2024 exam in entirety would “seriously jeopardise” lakhs of honest candidates and not be rational in the absence of any proof of large-scale breach of confidentiality, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday. The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance…
PSU boards: Senior CPSE executives may get up to 100% hike
The government is examining a proposal to significantly raise the compensation of senior executives at central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) with a turnover exceeding Rs 100 crore to retain top talent and bridge the gap with private sector peers, officials…
CUET-UG result date: CUET-UG result likely to be announced on this date: UGC gives an update
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon announce the result date for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG), according to the University Grants Commission (UGC). The NTA had previously scheduled the announcement for June 30, but the results were not…
Infra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector
India’s infrastructure sector is hiring in millions across the unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled labour segments, amid expectations that the new government would maintain its focus on the industry and continue to pump investments into infrastructure development, including highways, roads, airports…
TISS Mumbai sees mean CTC of Rs 26.31 lakh during final placements
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has completed final placements for its flagship HRM & LR batch of 2022-24, with a mean CTC of Rs. 26.31 lakh and median CTC of Rs 25.28 lakh. The highest CTC stood at…
Computerised or paper: UGC-NET exam flip-flop raises questions
Amid the NEET exam leak controversy, another row has erupted over the University Grants Commission (UGC) switching from computer-based to paper-based National Eligibility Test (NET). ET gathers the apex higher education body made the format change without a full-strength commission…
jobs in india: Hexaware to hire up to 8,000 people globally in 2024
IT services firm Hexaware Technologies plans to hire between 6,000 and 8,000 employees globally in countries like India, the US, Canada, Mexico, Poland and the UK in 2024. The hiring plans are subject to favourable global market conditions, the company…
white collar hiring: White collar hiring activity dips by 7.62% in June: Report
White-collar hiring activity in June witnessed a 7.62 per cent decline as recruitment in most sectors remained flat, a report said on Monday. In June, white-collar hiring activity declined 7.62 per cent with 2,582 job postings compared to 2,795 a…
7 warning signs it's time to quit your job
Deciding whether to quit your job can be challenging. Here are seven alarming signs that it might be time to consider moving on:
Is AI enough for a job at GCC? Companies now train freshers for real-world experience
While AI forms a key skill set in today’s job market, GCCs (global capability centres of MNCs) are in a crux over freshers being reluctant to do grunt work in initial stages. The emerging trend of new-age AI techonogly has…
UGC’s role on pushing pen-paper exams now under the lens of govt and reform panel
As the issue of paper leaks is inspected further, National Testing Agency (NTA) late on Friday announced new dates for three exams: National Common Entrance Test (NCET), University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), and Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial…
India Inc now picks its C-level champions from indoor pool
Mumbai: Large Indian corporates are increasingly looking in-house to fill C-suite and other top roles.Top company officials said India Inc is experiencing a resurgence in internal leadership hiring, with a focus on providing seasoned professionals with the opportunity to have…
MSBTE Diploma Summer Results 2024 Declared at msbte.org.in: Here is how to download, pass percentage and other details
The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) has declared the Summer Diploma result 2024 today. Students can visit the MSBTE official website at msbte.org.in to check their Diploma Summer results for 2024. The announcement was made earlier today, ensuring…
UGC NET New Exam Date 2024: NTA announces new dates for June session. Check details
The National Testing Agency today announced new dates for UGC NET June session. In a notification, it said, “This is to inform all concerned candidates that due to certain unavoidable circumstances, some of the National Testing Agency (NTA) examinations were…
As tech grip on medical industry becomes stronger, it creates space for new jobs profiles
The healthcare market is evergreen. Now it is growing as more people are joining the tech side of this business. This has led to demand for certain roles. Ebenazer Paul, GM-Talent Acquisition, Omega Healthcare, tells ET Digital in an interview…
job market: Majority of Indian employers plans to add staff in first six months of FY25: Survey
The Indian employment market is likely to see an incremental expansion of more than 6 per cent in the first half this fiscal, supported by an upbeat economic climate across 23 industries, TeamLease Services said on Thursday. According to TeamLease’s…
SBI clerk main results 2024 out at sbi.co.in; Here are steps to check results online, PDF and other details
The State Bank of India on Thursday released the Clerk Mains result 2024 soon. Owing to the Lok Sabha elections, the release date and time were delayed, according to a report. SBI released the SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off 2024…
Indian job market likely to get busy and bustling
The Indian employment market is likely to see a significant 6.33% incremental workforce expansion or new jobs creation in H1 FY25 (April-September), up from about 4.2% in H2 of FY24 (October-March), employment outlook data of about 1,500 companies surveyed by…
Gender minorities, marginalised groups to comprise 25 pc of Tata Steel workforce: Official
Tata Steel aims at having a minimum of 25 per cent of its workforce made up of diverse groups, including gender minorities, marginalised communities, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals, within the next few years, a company official said. It…
Myth debunking 101: ‘Introverts cannot be leaders’
Introverts are looked at sceptically when it comes to allocating leadership roles. The general perception is such people are deep thinkers, calm and reserved and may not be good leaders. Also, the traits of a successful leader are mostly always…
gaming industry: Fancy a career in gaming? Check out the in-demand roles, skills and more
Video games are no longer just for fun and leisure, they have now become a source of revenue and a thriving career option for many. The consumer base of video games has multiplied due to significant advancement in technology, affordable…
NEET paper scam: Amid NEET, NET exam mess, UPSC moots AI-based CCTV surveillance to prevent cheating
Amid the raging controversies involving alleged irregularities in NEET, NET exams, the country’s premier recruitment body UPSC has decided to use facial recognition and Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV surveillance system to prevent cheating and impersonation in its various tests. It has…
Job retention confidence of Indian professionals plummets to 62% vs 71% a year ago: Great Learning report
Job retention confidence has plummeted to 62% among Indian professionals in FY25 – a fall of nine percentage points from the previous year – hit by technological disruptions, macroeconomic uncertainty and layoffs in certain sectors, according to a study of…
sail hiring: SAIL rolls out work flexibility to net talent; to add 1,000 at entry level people in FY25
New Delhi: As an outlier in the public sector enterprise space, the country’s leading steel producing company Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is bringing in work flexibility and agility for over 55,000 employees. One of the first PSUs to…
jobs: AI will eliminate certain roles, but will create more jobs than it eliminates: Deloitte AI exec
New Delhi: AI will replace people with people, contrary to the common narrative, Deloitte’s AI Executive Rohit Tandon said, emphasising that the future belongs to AI-human collaboration, not replacement, as he envisions a revolutionary era where technology empowers, rather than…
CEO succession planning is important. But how you go about it makes all the difference
One of the most critical decisions a company takes is to plan the succession of a CEO. So companies have to explore all the ways this can be done seamlessly and carefully select the best method to ensure a smooth…
Eyeing a healthcare career? Here are the trending roles, skills and pay brackets you should know
The Indian healthcare sector has seen a lot of growth in the past few years and is undoubtedly becoming an economic backbone of the nation. The emergence of high-end technology in this business has opened the doors for several new…
interview tips: How to crack interview for an assured job offer? Career expert advices three smart lines and acting skills
Job interviews are pivotal in the hiring process. Success requires a blend of skill, preparation, and effective communication. LinkedIn career expert Andrew McCaskill emphasizes the importance of these elements for acing interviews. “Interviews are a performance art, and to perform…
Harvard: Former Google MD reveals why he’s not impressed with ‘Harvard Alum’ status on CV, cautions job seekers
A former managing director at Google has raised concerns about individuals misrepresenting their academic backgrounds. Parminder Singh, currently COO of Tatler Asia, shared his disappointment on social media about encountering a job candidate who falsely claimed to be a “Harvard…
NEET exams: Errors limited to specific region, says Minister; Govt to form high level-committee
Amid rising tensions, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the government will form a high level-committee to seek recommendations on improving the structure of National Testing Agency (NTA). “The government is going to form a high committee. Recommendations will be…
neet reexam: NEET cancelled or NET? Here’s what education ministry said about new exam dates and all latest updates
The Ministry of Education organised a press conference today to address concerns regarding exams conducted by NTA, the body responsible for NEET-UG, JEE, CUET, and NET. Amidst demands from students for the cancellation of the NEET exam, speculation arose during…
Govt concerned over ‘not so NEET’ conduct by NTA and several ‘lapses’
There are concerns within the government over suspected lapses in the National Testing Agency’s conduct of NEET 2024, given that certain decisions taken by the testing body seem to be out of tune with its usual processes, ET has learnt….
workforce: DGCA issues circular on gender equality to raise share of women workforce to 25% by 2025
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) has issued an advisory circular on “Gender Equality in Civil Aviation Sector” for stakeholders to increase the number of women in various positions to ensure 25 per cent representation by 2025. The…
gender equality: PepsiCo launches project to enhance livelihood prospects of women
PepsiCo India is seeking to enhance the livelihood prospects for 1 million women in the country by 2026 under an initiative that focuses on sustainable development and gender equality, the beverages and packaged foods company said. It is looking at…
Himachal Pradesh CM raises upper age limit for police constable recruitment to 26
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday approved one-time relaxation for one year in the upper age limit to the candidates appearing for the recruitment of 1226 posts of Constable in the Police department. “The State Cabinet in…
India Inc makes a play for equality: L&T and Amazon lead the way with all-women teams in engineering and delivery
Engineering and infrastructure major L&T has set up an all-women team responsible for repairing and handling large-sized machines at its client Tata Steel’s mining site in Odisha, inspired by the success of a pilot all-women team. Ecommerce giant Amazon, which…
Gain a strategic edge in your career with the University of Massachusetts Global MBA program, tailored for professional excellence
The modern business environment is characterised by rapid technological advancements, shifting economic powers, and evolving consumer preferences. Companies are no longer confined to their domestic markets; instead, they are expanding their reach to tap into new opportunities across borders. This…
cbse open book exam: CBSE to hold open book exams for six subjects in Class 9th and 11th this year as a pilot project
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced plans to conduct a pilot open-book examination for students in Classes IX and XI. This decision comes after the board’s governing body initially approved the open-book test plan for several subjects…
IT sector: Freshers hiring witnesses 5 pc growth over last 6 months: Report
Mumbai: The demand for freshers has gone up 5 per cent over the past six months, aided by gradual improvement in the IT sector, according to a report released on Thursday. The highest share of job postings for freshers was…
TS TET Result 2024 Announced: Here is direct link, how to download scorecard, what’s next
The Government of Telangana’s Department of School Education has officially declared the TSTET Results 2024 today, June 12, 2024. Aspiring candidates can now access their Telangana TS TET Result 2024 by visiting the official website tstet2024.aptonline.in.Alongside the results, candidates can…
soft skills: Cultural intelligence: A key skill for freshers to thrive in a diverse workspace
In today’s highly globalised employment landscape, employees have to acquire numerous soft skills to gain a competitive edge. One such skill that has become extremely important is cultural intelligence. Individuals must understand the importance of carefully navigating through situations that…
Myth debunking 101: Career advancement is possible only through formal promotion
The conventional notion of career advancement puts a great emphasis on moving up the corporate ladder through promotions. However, early career professionals do not wish to wait for years to grow via this process, especially as promotions may not occur…
AP EAMCET 2024 toppers list: Check toppers and their score here
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) on Tuesday declared the results for the AP EAMCET 2024. Candidates who took the Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical (Pharmacy) Common Entrance Test can check their results on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.To…
Companies cautious on short-term hiring, but overall outlook stays upbeat
Indian employers are going cautious on short-term hiring for the upcoming July-September quarter, a new survey showed even as overall outlook remains positive.The net employment outlook in India for the next quarter is 30%, six percentage points lower than both…
CBSE warns against fake syllabus, sample question papers for 2024-25 session
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory cautioning students and parents regarding misleading information about the syllabus, resources, and sample question papers for the 2024-25 session. The Board has specifically warned against relying on online portals…
JEE-Advanced Topper 2024: IIT Delhi zone’s Ved Lahoti tops
The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Advanced results were released Sunday morning, with Ved Lahoti from the IIT Delhi zone achieving the top rank by scoring 355 out of 360 marks. Out of the 48,248 candidates who qualified for admission to the…
48,248 candidates qualify in JEE (Advanced) 2024; Ved Lahoti and Dwija Dharmeshkumar Patel are male and female toppers
A total of 48248 candidates of the 180200 who appeared in both papers 1 and 2 have qualified in JEE (Advanced) 2024. Ved Lahoti of IIT Delhi zone is the top ranker in the Common Rank List (CRL), scoring 355…
CK Venkataraman: I want to be one of the nicest guys they knew: Titan MD CK Venkataraman
When you are a leader, how do you ensure those around you feel empowered to speak up? How do you deal with those who have strong, sometimes contrary, views? “We are just ordinary people doing some work and it certainly…
Haryana Staff Selection Commission: Recruitment for 50,000 posts to be initiated soon: Haryana CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said his government will soon initiate the recruitment process to fill 50,000 vacant posts in the state. This will be done as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide employment opportunities…
Not just employers with benefits! India Inc looks to be more to woo talent
Corporate India is increasingly offering new-age benefits to employees as they realise that it takes much more than just a fat pay cheque to attract and retain talent. Support for self-development, flexible work arrangements and health insurance for the sibling…
linkdin: HR warns employee for watching Babil Khan’s interview, spending hours on Ajio during office hours, stealing Maggi, coffee pouches
In a recent incident highlighted on LinkedIn, HR took action against an employee for improper use of company time and resources. A social media user, Sumit Mishra, shared that his friend, Rishika, received a warning from her HR for using…
More women employees break free from 9-5 cycle, hustle for gig work
The number of female professionals pursuing freelance opportunities has seen a surge, as women increasingly prefer remote work opportunities.There has been a more than 300% increase in the number of female consultants in India signing up for freelance roles in…
NEET-UG 2024 Results: RTI filed for details on grace marks after near perfect results spark debate
The NEET-UG 2024 results announcement on June 4 sparked controversy as candidates noted discrepancies in the scoring system. Some students reportedly scored 718 or 719 out of 720, raising questions about the exam’s fairness.NTA’s Response and ExplanationIn response to the…
Using AI to draft a cover letter? Don’t depend on tech too much
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers numerous advantages. It can be especially convenient while applying for jobs. But remember that over-dependence on this technology has its own perils, especially when it comes to drafting cover letters. A cover letter is an extension…
jobs: White collar hiring improving as demand from Oil & Gas, Banking, FMCG sectors rises: Report
White collar hiring has begun improving steadily on the back of major sectors like Oil and Gas, Banking and FMCG, a report said on Wednesday. Hiring activity grew by 6 per cent in May compared to April driven by sectors…
67 candidates share top rank in NEET-UG, maximum from Rajasthan
Sixty-seven candidates have bagged the top rank in medical entrance exam NEET-UG, a majority of them from Rajasthan, the National Testing Agency announced on Tuesday. The top rankers in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) also include 14 girls,…
Around one-third employees experience age-related discrimination at work: Study
Overall 31 per cent of employees in India have experienced age-related discriminations across sectors with the highest prevalence reported in multinational companies, a study said on Monday. The ‘Ageism in the Workplace’ study by talent company Randstad India revealed that…
CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they oversee
New York: The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13 per cent last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’…
top-paid CEOs: More women made the list of top-paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men
Of the 341 CEOs included in the AP’s annual compensation survey, 25 are women. That’s the most women making the list since the survey began in 2011. But the numbers haven’t budged very much. The second highest tally was 21…
Recommendation letters can give freshers more visibility in a crowded hiring market
A recommendation letter can be a highly valuable tool if it is used properly. It opens doors for individuals, or at least guarantees an audience with the leadership. That can be a great advantage in today’s highly competitive employment landscape….
Strategic acquisition of mid-level talent is pivotal for D2C companies to grow in this market
The direct-to-consumer (D2C) market is seeing growth and this has led to higher demand for experienced mid-career professionals in specific roles. Apart from consumer preferences, technology is also driving this growth. In an interview with ET Careers, Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta,…
Demand for flexibility, cost-effectiveness drives co-working spaces boom
On a good day, Nira C’s commute to her office on Outer Ring Road, one of Bengaluru’s most congested areas, took 1-1.5 hours; the time doubled during rainy days or traffic snarls. With a toddler at home and only a…
job postings: Improved hiring sentiment, more job postings in 2024: Report
Job postings increased 31% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, mostly driven by sectors including e-commerce, BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) and hospitality, according to jobs and professional networking platform apna.co. “With the increasing momentum in the…
Global capability centres go big on hiring gig employees
The India hubs of multinationals that employ millions are increasingly resorting to hiring of contingent workforce, which helps them address immediate talent requirements even as they remain cautious on permanent recruitments amid a bearish global outlook. There has been a…
Attrition a major challenge in consumer durables and electronics industry: Report
The average temporary worker in the consumer durables and electronics industry is a 31-year-old man with a monthly cost to company (CTC) of Rs 24,005 and earning an additional Rs 6,356 in incentives, said a report released by staffing company…
women leaders: India Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right
India Inc.’s drive to onboard women leaders is getting stronger than ever, driven by multiple factors — a greater push on ESG (environmental, social and governance) standards, fixing the gender imbalance in companies’ top echelons and a growing appreciation of…
women contract workers: Access to benefits key in retaining women contract workers: Study
While a substantial share of contract workers, both male and female, quit within the first three months of employment, married women receiving provident fund were thrice as likely to remain in their jobs as those without this benefit and single…
Extreme summer heat & loss of productivity lead to an all-time high demand for delivery personnel
Extreme summer heat, rising absenteeism and loss of productivity has led to an all-time high demand for last-mile delivery and warehouse personnel to fill in for the daily attrition, said officials from staffing firms and logistics companies. About 2,000 delivery…
Salesforce leads the charge in hiring for new AI-driven roles
In a rapidly evolving job market, the demand for new skills is on the rise, with companies like Salesforce leading the charge. According to a TOI report, Nathalie Scardino, chief people officer at Salesforce, has said that the company is…
Companies look to rework benefits for multi-generational workforce: Survey
Seven in 10 companies feel they should have new-age benefits and five in 10 want to cater to the multi-generational workforce, found a survey conducted by Marsh India Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Marsh Mclennan India. Gradually the focus of…
The rising importance of the chief trust officer
As businesses grow in complexity, organisations are placing a greater importance on trust. In some cases, this means appointing a new executive level role, that of a chief trust officer (CTrO). What does this entail? Sriraman Parthasarathy, Partner, Deloitte India,…
women technologists: Global capability centres seek to increase female representation in tech roles
Data from staffing firm Quess Corp reveals that the presence of women technologists in global capability centres (GCCs) has experienced a slight uptick, reaching 30% in FY24, compared to 26.6% in FY20. Despite this improvement, there continues to be a…
AP EAMCET Manabadi results: Rank list, scorecard release date and time. Where to check
With the answer key procedures complete, the AP EAMCET Results 2024 are now eagerly anticipated. The rank list is expected to be announced tomorrow, May 28, according to a https://www.manabadi.co.in/ report. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Kakinada will also release…
CHSE Odisha Class 12 Result 2024 declared: How to check, pass percentage and other details
The Class 12 results were made public today, May 26, at 3 p.m. by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha. Students can use official websites like chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in to view their Odisha HS +2 results. The results will…
Odisha CHSE Toppers List 2024: Science, Commerce, Arts class 12 topper names, marks, pass percentage
The Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has declared the Class 12 results today, May 26, 2024, at 3 PM. Students who appeared for these exams can now check their results on the official websites, chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in. Along…
The rise of AI in recruitment process: How companies are using artificial intelligence for hiring
New Delhi: Your job application may get rejected before it reaches a human for review. Companies across sectors are using artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI, for candidate sourcing, resume screening, skills assessment, predictive analytics and bias reduction in their…
Myth Debunking 101: ‘Gig work is unstable and insecure’
Though India’s gig economy has undergone a massive transformation and received a significant boost in recent years, some do think that gig work cannot offer stability. Sure, it does not offer the same benefits as permanent employment; but with strategic…
tax on hiring services: India needs lower tax on recruitment services to boost jobs, says industry body
India should consider lowering the 18% tax imposed on recruitment agencies for providing outsourced staff to big companies, an industry body said on Thursday, which could help boost employment and wages of contract workers. The Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), a…
Bengaluru, Hyderabad see jump in IT sector job opportunities in April: Report
Mumbai: Even as overall job opportunities in the IT sector declined by 3.6 per cent nationwide, openings gained traction in technology hubs Bengaluru and Hyderabad that saw a growth of 24 per cent and 41.5 per cent, respectively, during April,…
MNCs now offer best salary package to seasoned professionals to scale up their GCCs in India
Multinationals are increasingly lining up top dollar offers in a bid to attract seasoned professionals who can help rapidly scale up their global capability centres (GCCs) in India, said industry executives. The proportion of GCCs paying Rs 3-6 crore a…
Hiring for new roles to take 27 pc efforts of HR professionals in FY25: Report
Mumbai: Recruitment activities are expected to be focused on filing new positions in 2024-25 as hiring for fresh openings will make up 27 per cent of talent hunting efforts of employers across sectors, a report said on Thursday. Hiring for…
Generative artificial intelligence: GenAI may help Indian workers save 51 million hours a week by 2026: Pearson study
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to help Indian workers save 51 million hours a week by 2026, a study by learning company Pearson has said. Generative AI can boost workplace productivity by helping workers deal with their routine…
Rubicon, apna.co partner to enable 50,000+ job opportunities in FY25
Jobs and professional networking platform apna.co on Wednesday said it has partnered with Rubicon to empower 50,000 job seekers by providing them with essential skills and job opportunities. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between talent and industry demands…
funding ideas: Indian entrepreneur shares key tips on how to get funding for your start up in silicon valley
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, staying abreast of the local ethos and nuances is paramount for immigrant founders. Offering a wealth of guidance tailored to this endeavor, Pritika Mehta, the brain behind Butternut AI, recently imparted a comprehensive set…
India has abundance of talent, a great resource for Dell: Michael Dell
India has an abundance of talent and is a top resource for Dell Technologies, its founder, chairman and chief executive Michael Dell said. The global tech executive added that India too has a great desire for a sovereign AI that…
Small cities home to big dream jobs: Hiring scene in tier 2, 3 cities gets busy
Bengaluru: Whenever Emaar India announces a new project in a tier-2 city, the real estate developer’s chief HR officer Madhuri Mehta’s LinkedIn account gets flooded with messages from professionals looking for jobs back in their hometowns. “These people are a…
auto sector jobs: Talent demand in EV segment drives in new roles and contract hiring
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing and this has led to a rise in demand for new skills and expertise. It is creating opportunities of various types and at various levels for those looking to make a career in…
TS EAMCET results 2024 declared at https://eapcet.tsche.ac.in. Know how to check online
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), has released the TS EAMCET Result 2024 shortly. Candidates who took the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TS EAPCET)…
RBSE 12th Results: Rajasthan class 12 results set to be announced tomorrow. Here’s how to download
The Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER) will release the Class 12 final exam results on May 20, 2024. A press conference is scheduled for 12:15 pm, after which the results will be available online at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. During the press…
Eat, pray, work.. want a detox retreat? Step into your office
Bengaluru: Employee fitness and well-being have taken centre stage as companies are increasingly focusing on making workplaces healthier and more welcoming for workers after the prolonged Covid-19 disruption. From introducing mindfulness rooms to carrying out periodic water and food testing,…
TS EAMCET and TS EAPCET 2024 results declared: Check toppers list, marks and other details
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad, acting on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), has declared the TS EAMCET Result 2024 today, May 18. Candidates who appeared for the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common…
JAC class 9th, 11th Result announced at jacresults.com: Here is how to check your marks
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the results for Class 11th examinations for the year 2024. Students who have taken these exams will soon be able to access their results on the official JAC website, https://jacresults.com. This year, the…
Entry-level jobs in telecom industry thrive despite broader workforce slowdown: TeamLease
Demand for entry-level customer-facing roles in sales, support and service as well as technology functions remained robust in the Indian telecom industry despite a broader slowdown in headcount expansion, showed data from TeamLease Services, a recruitment services and staffing firm….
gender diversity: Corporate India’s big push for diversity: Companies intensify efforts to recruit women from entry level
As corporate India makes a stronger business case to put diversity front and centre, companies including RPG Group, Deloitte, Tata Steel, Amazon and Zinnov are accelerating efforts to drive up the number of women right from the entry level. Measures…
JKBOSE 10th class Result 2024 to be out soon at jkbose.nic.in; Check date and details here
JKBOSE 10th Class Result 2024: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is gearing up to announce the results of the 10th class exams for the year 2024. Students who appeared for these exams can expect to see…
Hotels up hiring game: About 100,000 jobs likely to be created in 12-18 months
Mumbai: Hotel operators that had cut jobs in hordes during the Covid period are back in the market and hiring in thousands, to cater to their aggressive expansion plans and fill vacancies caused by high attrition. An estimated 200,000 jobs…
Goa Board 10th result: GBSHSE 10th Toppers list: Check pass percentage, toppers, and how to download result sheet
The Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has officially declared the Goa Board SSC Result 2024 today, May 15. Students who appeared for the Goa Secondary School Certificate Examinations 2024 can now access their results on the…
Digital India sparks rush for new-age software engineers
Despite a slump in the tech job market and vanilla coding skills going out of vogue, demand for software engineers trained in emerging technologies is on the rise, industry experts said. An estimated 9-10 lakh additional jobs for skilled engineers…
Razorpay revamps health insurance policy, provides coverage for vital medical treatments
Razorpay has introduced a new employee health insurance policy, under which coverage will be provided to employees’ siblings as well as for vital treatments like those for HIV/AIDS. The policy also extends support to conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome,…
514 million person years of employment generated in 10 years of the Modi govt: SKOCH
Over 514 million person years of employment was generated between 2014 and 2024 out of which 197.9 million employment has been generated by governance-led interventions and the 316.1 million has been contributed by credit-led interventions, said a SKOCH report on…
CBSE Class 10, 12th Results 2024: Students got highest marks in these subjects. Know more
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday declared results for class 10 and 12 results with overall pass percentage of 93.60 per cent was recorded for class 10 and class 12 was registered at 87.98%. Candidates can check their…
Sweltering heat pushes up demand for temporary workers in rural markets
New Delhi: Rural India is creating a wave of new jobs, thanks to recovering demand and a scorching summer driving up sales of cooling products like air conditioners, refrigerators and fans, besides ice cream and beverages. There is a 20%…
SBI’s 85 pc hires to be engineering grads in FY25
Eighty-five per cent of about 12,000 freshers set to join the country’s largest lender SBI in FY25 are engineering graduates, its chairman Dinesh Khara has said. The bank is in the process of onboarding up to 12,000 freshers in the…
Wanted more women in taxi, logistics lane
Taxi operators and logistics providers, who traditionally employed men as drivers, are increasingly hiring women to drive cars and commercial vehicles and deliver ecommerce orders on two-wheelers. Demand for female drivers is growing faster than that for male personnel —…
NTA declares IIT Delhi recruitment results 2023 for non-teaching posts
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi recruitment examinations 2023 for non-teaching posts. Candidates who appeared for these exams can now check their results on the NTA website at nta.ac.in….
D2C brands: D2C brands step up hiring to drive offline push
Bengaluru: As D2C (direct-to-consumer) companies ramp up their offline presence in a bid to reach more customers, they are looking to hire talent to help drive their brick-and-mortar push. Companies such as Licious, Noise, and Wakefit.co are looking to hire…
IIM Shillong placements recorded highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh
IIM Shillong PGP batch of 2022-24, recorded a whooping highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh per annum resulting in an average CTC of Rs 26.10 lakh per annum, which had been the primary reason for it to stand among other…
Kerala DHSE result 2024 now live at keralaresults.nic.in: Here is how you can download your class 12th scorecard
The Kerala Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) on Thursday announced the class 12th results today May 9. Students who appeared for the exams can check results on its official website at keralaresults.nic.in. Once announced, students who appeared in the…
results: NTA announces results for NIFT MDes, MFTech, MFM programmes; Here’s how you can check
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday announced the results for the National Institute of Fashion Technology 2024 Entrance Examination. The first stage, comprising the General Ability Test (GAT) and/or Creative Ability Test (CAT), took place on February…
147 candidates qualify Indian Forest Service examination: UPSC
As many as 147 candidates have qualified the Indian Forest Service examination 2023, the results of which were declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday. Of the successful candidates, 43 are from the General category, 20 from…
Early career promotion sounds juicy but learn how to digest it first
Gone are the days when individuals used to wait for a good number of years to seek a promotion and climb up the corporate ladder. Now, youngsters are not reluctant to step up to the plate and do what is…
West Bengal HS 2024 Results: WBCHSE to declare Class 12 results tomorrow. Check time, direct links
The board of the West Bengal state will announce the results of the Higher Secondary examinations tomorrow. As per reports, the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) will declare the results of Class 12 at 1 pm in…
White-collar hiring falls 3% in April, shows Naukri JobSpeak Index
White-collar hiring in the country witnessed a 3% dip year on year last month and slipped 1% on month, the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index showed. This despite insurance (34%), travel and hospitality (16%), oil and gas (15%), and FMCG (11%)…
Boomerang employees: Why employers like returning talent
We often feel that the grass is greener on the other side. This is more common among professionals who have switched organisations but start feeling the old company was better, for whatever reasons. These individuals might look to return and…
Switching to green careers: A quick guide to skills and strategies for a smooth transition
The emerging demand across sectors for talents in sustainability roles is influencing individuals to envision a green career path and transition into such profiles. Industry experts say it is imperative that they first understand in-demand roles, skills and associated salary…
Tamil Nadu Class 12 (HSE +2) results 2024 to be out tomorrow; here are the important details
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to unveil the TN HSE Plus Two or Class 12 board examination results for the year 2024 tomorrow, May 6. According to reports, the department has ensured all necessary preparations for the…
ICSE, ISC Results 2024: CISCE announces date and time. Direct link, how to download & other details
Putting all speculations to rest, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) today announced the date on which it will announce announce the results of ICSE and ISC 2024 examinations. As per CISCE, the council will announce the…
Best mid-sized workplaces include startups and older companies in LinkedIn survey
The annual lists of best companies to work for often name large companies when the reality is that small and mid-sized companies employ a large chunk of the workforce and some of them proactively create a good working environment for…
Assam HS Toppers List 2024: Assam Board HS Result 2024: Class 12 result expected soon at ahsec.assam.gov.in. Check past toppers and other details here
The students who appeared for the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) can expect in the coming days. Once released, candidates can access their results on the official websites ahsec.assam.gov.in, sebaonline.org, and resultsassam.nic.in. However, an official confirmation regarding the exact…
AIMS revises schedule of ATMA 2024 test: Check revised dates, exam time, and other details
The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) has revised the schedule of the 2024 AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA). AIMS announced the changes today, May 3. The latest change states that the ATMA 2024 exam, initially scheduled for May…
Job scams: Who is vulnerable? How to protect yourself from job scams? – Job scams on the rise
May 03, 2024, 04:29:43 PM IST Job scams were among the top 10 scams in the latest annual Targeting Scams report, with a dramatic 150% increase in financial losses compared to the year before. Job scammers attract people by promising…
CBSE Class 10 Results: When and how to check results of CBSE class 10 exam
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) was expected to announce the results of the Class 10th examinations on May 1. A viral circular on social media claimed so but it was found to be a fake one. Now the…
NEET UG Admit Card 2024: Are you facing errors while downloading or during verification? Here’s the solution
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2024 examination. Candidates who have completed the registration process for NEET UG 2024 can go to the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/NEET to obtain their…
Seasonal manpower demand soars, 2024 looks set to be a record year for temporary summer jobs
Bengaluru: Seasonal demand for manpower is soaring in tandem with rising mercury levels. Staffing firms including Manpower, Adecco and CIEL HR Services told ET that 2024 looks set to be a record year for temporary summer jobs, with demand from…
NEET UG 2024 admit card: When, where and how to download the hall ticket
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to unveil the much-awaited admit cards for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG). marking a pivotal moment for aspirants gearing up for the medical entrance exam. The NEET UG 2024 entrance test…
BSEH 2024 Results: Haryana board to announce results soon. Check direct link
The results for the Class 10th and 12th exams will be announced soon by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) in 2024. Students have the option to see and download their scorecards from the official website of BSEH, which…
Extra cash or career advancement: How to make side hustles work for you
The side-hustle economy is seeing tremendous growth in India as young minds strive to gain expertise beyond the traditional office framework, diversify their portfolio and find ways to generate multiple sources of income. There is no doubt that a well-planned…
C-suite jobs: Auto Industry ramps up C-suite hiring amid post-pandemic sales surge
India’s automobile industry is on a hiring spree for C-suite executives from diverse consumer-facing industries to fill a talent crunch at the top level triggered by a post-pandemic sales resurgence. There has been a sharp increase in hiring in the…
From boardrooms to law firms: General counsels eye law firm opportunities
Increasingly, general counsels (GCs) or legal heads of companies are keen to look at law firms for career opportunities. A survey conducted with about 300 general counsels or legal heads of the companies states that about 43% of respondents are…
CBSE expected to announce result for class 10, 12 soon at results.cbse.nic.in. Check date, steps to check your marks and other details here
Students of class 10 and 12 who appeared for the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) can expect their results before May 15. Once released, candidates can check their results on the official website of CBSE, cbse.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in, by…
NTA announces expected dates for CUET UG’s city slips and admit card. Here are the details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced the likely dates for the announcement of information regarding the city of examination and admit cards for the CUET-UG. The CUET-UG will be held from May 15 to 24 this time. In…
Foreign lands turn hunting ground for CXO search companies
Mumbai: CEO and CXO searches are going increasingly global as large Indian companies getting into new business areas or looking to enter overseas markets and MNCs expanding base are casting their nets wider. They are looking to rope in seasoned…
job vacancies: Govt portal offered more jobs than applied for in FY24: 1.09 crore Vs 87.27 lakh
Vacancies listed on the government’s job portal National Career Service (NCS) displayed an interesting trend. The NCS data shows that in the fiscal year 2023-24 jobs available through the portal were significantly higher than job seekers. The number of job-seekers…
leadership roles: Focus on digital health leads to emergence of new roles in healthtech
An increased focus on health, especially on digital health, is creating new roles in the healthtech sector. “Healthtech is leading the wellness charge in 2024, witnessing explosive growth. Leadership is in high demand for this segment,” says Somdutta Singh, Founder…
NBSE Results 2024: Nagaland board releases toppers list of HSLC and HSSLC exams
The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) today announced the results of HSLC and HSSLC 2024 exams later. You can check the results from the board’s official website – https://nbsenl.edu.in/. In a notification, the board said that original pass certificates…
Companies ramp up background checks on C-suite
An increasing number of large Indian companies, conglomerates and family-owned businesses are discreetly keeping their CEOs, CXOs and key managerial personnel (KMPs) under watch by commissioning ongoing background screening, said top executives at advisory firms, background verification companies, board members…
Unveiling the essence of leadership: Insights from premier Institutions
In the dynamic landscape of modern organizations, leadership stands as the cornerstone of success, steering teams towards shared visions and fostering innovation. Let’s embark on a journey to unravel the multifaceted dimensions of leadership and the transformative impact of these…
National Career Service: Jobs listed on govt portal rise 3x to 10.9 mn in FY24
Jobs listed on the government’s job portal rose three-fold to 10.9 million in FY24 from 3.48 million in 2022-23, official data showed. This was the highest vacancy mobilisation by the National Career Service portal in any year since its launch…
Empowering innovation: The role of product management in today’s business landscape
In the ever-evolving realm of business, where innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition, product management emerges as a vital function. Product managers serve as the linchpins between customer needs, market trends, and organizational capabilities, orchestrating the…
India objects to ILO report that claims 83% unemployed are youth
New Delhi: India has formally conveyed its objections to the International Labour Organization (ILO) over its recent report on employment, questioning the inconsistency in data sets and misinterpretation of data on youth employment and ignoring international mobility as well as…
Study finds Indian workers confident of adapting to change
More than half (54%) of the respondents in India to a private online survey said that they expect a major shift in their roles within the next five years. While this was the highest among the 11 countries covered in…
Tata Consultancy Services: TCS introduces 60% work from office attendance policy for variable pay allocation; Here’s how it works
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a revised variable pay policy that integrates employees’ office attendance as a key factor. The updated policy, implemented post the company’s quarterly results, establishes four attendance slabs dictating the variable pay for employees. Updated…
Representation of women apprentices in mfg sector to touch 40 pc by year-end: TeamLease
There has been a significant increase in demand for women apprentices in the manufacturing sector, as factories are increasingly adopting gender-agnostic recruitment practices, a sharp departure from traditional hiring norms and underscore the industry’s commitment to fostering inclusive work environments….
Apple: ‘Apple may employ 5 lakh people in India in 3 years’: Govt sources
iPhone maker Apple through its vendors is expected to employ over 5 lakh people in India over the next three years, according to government sources. At present Apple’s vendors and suppliers employ 1.5 lakh people in India. Tata Electronics, which…
job title: Myth debunking 101: Job designation determines your worth
There are a bunch of myths in the professional world, and one of the most common misconceptions is that your job title determines your worth. Sure, in a corporate setup where a hierarchy is followed, titles define the amount of…
executive search: Executive search space heats up on the back of growing demand for leadership talent
In India’s hypercompetitive hiring market, it’s getting more crowded at the top. The retained executive search/headhunting space, valued at anywhere between Rs 1,500-2,500 crore and focused on executive/senior talent, is seeing more players enter the fray as India Inc seeks…
Assam board HLSC Class 10 toppers list 2024: Check their marks and schools
The Board of Secondary Education, Assam has announced the results of class 10 exams, High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2024, held in February/March 2024. Candidates can view their results on https://sebaonline.org,resultsassam.nic.in and other websites. To download the Marks Sheet, students…
Israel conflict: Staff safety on India Inc radar in troubled West Asia
As the Israel and Iran conflict intensifies, Indian companies are keeping a close eye and monitoring the safety of employees in the West Asian innovation hub, according to industry officials. Sun Pharma, which has a presence in Israel through its…
Blue collar jobs to drive 70 pc of India’s new job growth by 2030: Report
Blue-collar workers, comprising over 80 per cent of India’s non-agricultural workforce, play a pivotal role in driving and sustaining the country’s economy across diverse sectors. McKinsey & Company forecasts that by 2030, 70 per cent of the 90 million new…
appraisals: Amid cost conservation focus, startups keep tighter rein on top rung hikes during appraisals
Despite early signs of thawing of a protracted funding winter, a bunch of startups and ecommerce companies are still keeping a tight rein on senior management hikes during appraisals amid a sustained focus on profitability and cost conservation. Founders, investors…
Hiring in electronics industry sees a hike of 154% year-on-year in March: Quess Corp
Hiring in the electronics industry increased 154% year-on-year in March, according to Quess Corp Limited, a Bengaluru-based workforce management solutions provider. Its research also showed that the telecom domain topped hiring demand within the electronics industry, accounting for 64% of…
vacancies in PSBs: PSBs finding it hard to fill IT roles on boards; seek relaxation in RBI rule that mandates tech strategy panels
State-owned lenders have approached the government seeking relaxation in the Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines regarding the composition of board-level information technology strategy committees (ITSCs), said people aware of the development. Banks are increasingly finding it difficult to ensure inclusion…
tech jobs: Eyeing a career in robotics? Understand the roles, skills and pay in this emerging industry
The rise in adoption of technology has given the robotics industry tremendous growth in recent years. From handling loading and unloading of equipment in warehouses to serving food to customers at restaurants, robots are shaping the way the world operates….
India unemployment rate: India’s unemployment rate to decline 97 basis points by 2028: ORF Report
India’s unemployment rate is likely to decline by as much as 97 basis points by 2028 as the country’s economy hits the USD 5 trillion mark, fuelling a rise in employment, a new report said on Tuesday. Unemployment rate —…
Mastering project management: Insights from leading business schools
Project management is a critical discipline that ensures the successful execution of initiatives within organizations, spanning various industries and sectors. Effective project management involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals and objectives. Recognizing the importance of…