Companies need to hire more women at entry level, retain them through their tougher years: Wipro CFO Aparna Iyer
Companies need to hire more women at the entry level and nurture and retain them through the tougher years, said Wipro’s chief financial officer Aparna Iyer. In an interview to ET’s Rica Bhattacharyya, she said companies need to help women…
Gujarat Board Result 2024: GSEB to announce class 10, 12 results; check dates, link and other details
GSEB Gujarat Board Result Dates 2024: The anticipation is nearly over for numerous students in Gujarat as the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) gets ready to announce the highly awaited outcomes for the Class 10 (SSC) and…
Job market witnessing rebalancing after rush of cash flow seen immediately after Covid-19, says Upgrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala
India’s job market is going through a rebalancing, especially in the tech and new-age sectors, Upgrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala told ET’s Rica Bhattacharyya in an exclusive interview. He said the job market was on steroids immediately after Covid-19 with a…
India Inc embracing neurodiversity at workplace
Corporate India is increasingly embracing neurodiversity at the workplace, hiring people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD. Companies including SAP, EY, and Publicis Sapient are backing better neurodiversity inclusion through tailored programmes as well as targeted hiring efforts via tieups with…
salary increment: Salary hikes likely to be super healthy for BFSI employees
Mumbai: Macroeconomic headwinds notwithstanding, the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector is expected to give out an average double-digit salary increase, said senior industry executives. Top performers in high-demand functions such as risk, compliance, technology and frontline roles are…
job search: Rise of fintech leads to demand for leaders who can manage regulatory and business requirements
Increased regulatory requirements and standards in the fintech industry has led to a rise in need for senior professionals who can steer the companies to growth while adhering to the rules. Rajiv Krishnan, MD and CEO of Ma Foi Strategic…
tcs fresher jobs: TCS starts hiring with 10,000 jobs to freshers: Here are recruitment test details, hiring dates, roles, salary package
In a recent report, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the hiring of 10,000 freshers, signaling the commencement of its second ‘hiring phase’ later this month. This move brings a glimmer of hope for colleges and students amidst a backdrop…
Common University Entrance Test: Fewer people are applying for the CUET-UG this year, but more applicants are opting for 4+ papers
The number of candidates applying for the Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2024 has seen a significant drop this year, with a 1.5 lakh decrease in the total number of applicants. Despite this decrease, there has been a…
india inc: Expat CEOs a rare commodity in India Inc
Mumbai: After Thierry Delaporte’s exit from Wipro, only three companies in Nifty-50 index will have an expat CEO – Maruti Suzuki, Dr Reddy’s Labs and Kotak Mahindra Bank. This 6% representation in a group of India’s 50 leading companies is…
IITs strive to beat placement winter blues
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Over four months into final placements at the older Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at Delhi, Bombay (Mumbai), Kanpur, Madras (Chennai), Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati and Varanasi (BHU), the struggle to place students in a challenging environment hasn’t gotten…
TOEFL: 4.5 lakh govt school students appear for TOEFL exam in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: Over 4.5 lakh government school students in Andhra Pradesh appeared for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination on Wednesday, said an official. The students belonged to classes III to V from 13,104 schools across the state….
White collar gig jobs on the rise, show Foundit’s hiring insights
The proportion of employers hiring in March 2024 dipped 4% over March 2023 but short-term trends were more positive, according to a recent study by foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME). Over the last six months, the hiring numbers showed…
freshers hiring: Intent to hire freshers in media and entertainment industry saw 3 pc decline in Jan-Jun 2024: Report
MUMBAI: The intent to hire freshers in the media and entertainment industry showed a decline of 3 per cent during the first half of this calendar year (January-June), according to a report. However, the overall intent to hire freshers rose…
SSC CHSL 2024: SSC CHSL 2024 registration begins; Here’s a step-by-step process to apply online, direct link
Here is the direct link for registration: https://ssc.gov.in/candidate-portal/one-time-registration/home-pageKey Dates for SSC CHSL 2024: Online Application Submission Period: 08-04-2024 to 07-05-2024 Last Date for Online Application Submission: 07-05-2024 (11PM) Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 08-05-2024 (11PM) Application Form Correction Window:…
India Inc CXOs’ pay packets are getting fatter
Bengaluru: C-suite pay in India Inc is on the rise – and so is pay at risk. Median CEO compensation shot up to Rs 9.3 crore in fiscal 2024, 35% higher compared with pre-Covid levels of Rs 6.9 crore in…
Median CEO compensation stands at Rs 9.3 crore in 2024, up 35% compared to Rs 6.9 crore in 2020
Median CEO compensation stands at Rs 9.3 crore in 2024, up 35% compared to Rs 6.9 crore in 2020, the fifth edition of the Deloitte India Executive Performance and Rewards Survey has revealed. The average CEO compensation, in comparison, stands…
Big Four set for another wave of partner poachings
The Big Four firms are preparing for another wave of substantial partner movement as they scale their advisory practices, start replacement hirings, all while managing the challenges of an expanding, ambitious pool of partner base. The imperative to strengthen service…
NDA Admit Card 2024: UPSC to release exam ticket soon: Here are key dates, exam pattern, syllabus and more
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is anticipated to unveil the admit card for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) I 2024 examination shortly. Aspiring candidates who have enrolled for the examination are urged to acquaint…
Breaking the menopause taboo: How a bunch of companies in India are raising awareness and providing support
Menopause – a topic long brushed under the carpet, at home as much at workplaces – is slowly nudging its way onto India Inc’s radar as companies realise the importance of supporting women employees through this difficult life stage and…
IT hiring: IT companies restart top-level hiring expecting a rebound post polls
Leadership hiring (CXO and CXO-1) across the IT sector is picking up after almost a year of little or no hiring. According to executive search and recruitment services firms, IT firms are looking to fill pending positions at leadership and…
CISCE: CISCE announces revised ISC Class 11, 12 syllabus for 2025-26 Academic Years; Check details here
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has unveiled the revised syllabus for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for the academic years 2025 and 2026. This move is aimed at enhancing the educational framework and aligning it with…
job hunt: Problem solving is an essential skill. How freshers can learn it
Demand for soft skills has become ubiquitous across all industries and job roles today. One such soft skill that every employer is looking for, especially in fresh graduates, is problem solving. It is imperative for freshers to understand the importance…
JEE-Mains: NTA warns against ‘cheating’, students maybe barred even based on post-exam analysis
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a cautionary advisory against the use of unfair means in the Joint Entrance Examination-Main (JEE-Main) as the second session of the exam commences. The NTA emphasized that candidates could face penalties even after…
Strong demand for skill sets in data analytics, generative AI, machine learning: Report
Professionals skilled in data analytics, generative AI and machine learning are the most sought after by companies across sectors in India, according to recruitment firm Michael Page. The IT sector is seeing demand in areas such as technology, data, AI/ML,…
Signs of optimism in job market: White-collar mandates up for June quarter
Bengaluru: An uptick in white-collar permanent job mandates for the April-June quarter of the new financial year has brought some optimism into a largely lacklustre hiring market, recruitment and talent advisory firms including Randstad, Adecco, Manpower India and ABC Consultants…
CTET July 2024 registration closes today: Cut-off time, direct link to apply and details here.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is scheduled to take place on July 7, 2024 (Sunday). This nationwide examination, administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), will be conducted across 136 cities in India and will be available…
IT hiring shows signs of life; companies stay cautious
Active hiring from top IT services companies recorded their first rise in the past 20 months, with the total number of open positions accepting applications rising to 82,000 in March from a low of 50,000 in January this year, data…
516 IIMB students bag offers from 163 firms in final placement
The placement week, which ended February 7, saw 503 students getting hired, while 13 students were placed in a subsequent rolling placement process, IIMB said in a release.
healthtech sector: Healthtech sector hiring up 9% in 2023 despite startup funding winter
India’s healthtech sector posted a 9% increase in hiring in 2023 despite a prolonged funding winter impacting investments and hiring sentiment, according to a study by staffing company CIEL HR. Companies continued to add talent for sales and business development…
Students can now use NET scores to apply for PhD programmes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a significant change in PhD admissions, effective from the academic session 2024-25. Now, National Eligibility Test (NET) scores can be used for PhD admissions, aiming to simplify the admission process in alignment with…
blue-collar jobs: Apple’s Indian ecosystem emerges as top job creator, employing over 1,50,000 directly since PLI scheme launch
The Apple ecosystem has employed more than 150,000 people directly since the start of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones in August 2021, making it the country’s largest blue-collar job creator. The majority of these are first-time job seekers…
NET: NET scores to be used for PhD admissions from 2024-25: UGC
The National Eligibility Test (NET) scores will be used for PhD admissions from 2024-25 eliminating the need for separate entrance tests conducted by universities and higher education institutions, according to the University Grants Commission. The NET is conducted twice a…
UGC: UGC explores JEE-like common counselling for undergraduate admissions based on CUET scores
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is considering conducting a common counselling for undergraduate admissions based on Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) scores, similar to medical and engineering courses, sources revealed. A committee comprising officials from various universities has been constituted…
quitting a job: Myth Debunking 101: ‘Leaving a job before one year can hurt your career’
“Don’t leave your job before one year. It can raise questions about your ability to commit and harm your job prospects” — this is a remark a working person would have heard when discussing plans to resign or switch jobs….
Consumer durables industry: Demand for temporary workers increase in small towns & hinterlands by up to 30% from last year
As the rush to buy cooling appliances thickens, the consumer durables industry’s demand for temporary workers has increased in the small towns and the hinterlands by up to 30% from last year, even surpassing the sector’s hiring growth in the…
placements: IIM Rohtak wraps up final placements with average CTC of Rs 19.27 lakh
IIM Rohtak has completed final placements for the 13th batch of its flagship two-year post graduate programme (PGP) with an average CTC of Rs 19.27 lakh, a 3% rise over the past year’s average of Rs 18.73 lakh. The top…
Big companies in India Inc ramp up hiring of transgender workers
Tata Steel, RJ Corp, Publicis Sapient and other big companies in India Inc. are ramping up hiring of transgender workers. Although the numbers are small, there’s a clear momentum towards increasing their participation in regular office work. Several companies have…
How India plays a significant role in keeping global shipping industry running
The collision between a freight ship and a bridge in Baltimore, USA, didn’t turn into a major disaster thanks to the quick actions of the 22-member Indian crew aboard the vessel Dali. Prior to the collision, the sailors issued a…
Nearly 78% employees in India experience job burnout, says UKG study
Mumbai: Nearly 78% of employees in India experience some form of job burnout, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion, according to a study conducted by UKG Workforce Institute. About 64% employees would readily accept a workload reduction for a commensurate…
How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in India
India has a long history of revering women, as reflected in the ancient Sanskrit verse from the Manusmriti, “Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra devatah,” which means where women are respected, the gods are pleased. Despite this, India has faced significant…
CUET UG 2024: NTA extends registration deadline for CUET UG 2024 till March 31st, Here’s all you need to know
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET UG 2024). Candidates now have until March 31 (9:50 pm) to apply for the entrance exam, according to the revised…
Pioneering Product Management Excellence: Delving into the Kellogg Post Graduate Certificate Program
In the fast-paced realm of business, product management stands as a pivotal function, driving innovation, market growth, and customer satisfaction. Recognizing the growing demand for skilled product managers, Kellogg School of Management introduces its Post Graduate Certificate Program in Product…
Cash-rich NBFCs lure banking professionals for CXO roles amid rapid growth
MUMBAI: Leading non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), flush with funds from global and local private equity firms, are increasingly poaching CEO and CXO talent from large Indian banks amid a rise in loan demand, higher credit spending, and large-scale digitisation drive….
Here is the step-by-step process of downloading your mark sheet
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will be releasing the Bihar Board 12th Result 2024 on Saturday at 1:30 pm, the official statement said. Once declared, the Bihar Board 12th result link will be accessible on the official website- biharboadonline.bihar.gov.in….
bihar board 12th passing marks 2024: Bihar Board 12th Result 2024: Minimum marks that Class 12 students need to score to pass
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released the Bihar Board 12th Result 2024 on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Following the announcement, the Bihar Board 12th result link will be accessible on the official website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. In the BSEB Board Exams…
India Inc becomes fertile ground for family-planning perks
Amid growing instances of delayed parenthood and a rise in infertility rates, fertility benefits in Indian companies have gone from being a novelty to a much-sought-after workplace perk. Companies including Bizongo, HSBC India, Titan Company, Navi, Meesho, and Simpl are…
MBA: Makeover of business administration: Indian B-schools adapt for tomorrow’s challenges
300,000.That is the approximate number of aspiring managers who want to join India’s business schools every year.After a roller-coaster ride during the Covid-19 years when hybrid and blended learning modes kept business schools busy, MBA is at an inflexion point…
BSEB 2024 12th toppers list: Mrityunjay Kumar ranks first in Science, Priya in Commerce and Tushar in Arts. Check details here
The Bihar School Examination Board has officially announced the BSEB Inter Result 2024 today, March 23. Students who appeared for the Bihar Board Class 12 Exams 2024 can now access and download their results by visiting the official website at…
More bosses want employees back in the office. Like, now
US-based Dell’s memo to the effect that those working remotely won’t get promotions shows how the pendulum has swung from one end to the other across companies – from ardent support for work from home (WFH) to championing work from…
career growth: How to decline a promotion without burning bridges
Everyone loves a promotion at work. It means more money, signifies success and opens a way for further growth. But there are people who refuse a promotion. While that is intriguing, experts say it is important to turn down a…
Troubles in tech/startup space offer financial institutions pool to fish for talent
BENGALURU: Banks, shadow banks, insurers and broking firms are scooping up talent from companies in the technology and startup space that are facing continued uncertainty, to primarily build their digital and tech capabilities. Recent months have seen a slew of…
career change: Myth debunking 101: ‘Early career change leads to instability’
Are you in your late 20s to early 30s and wondering if this is the right time to switch careers? Don’t worry, you are not alone in dealing with this dilemma. It can be quite a confusing situation, especially when…
Financial concern, uncertain job market push up stress levels, finds study
Rising financial concerns amid an uncertain job market, increasing work pressure as several companies focus on optimizing manpower as well as health related concerns are leading to eight out of 10 individuals experiencing stress fairly often daily, according to a…
CA exam: ICAI releases new CA exam dates ahead of LS polls; Check here for revised dates
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has adjusted its exam dates to accommodate the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The exams, originally scheduled for May, will now take place on revised dates. The changes come after the Election Commission…
40 per cent of campus hires last year were women
NEW DELHI: One out of every three candidates participating in campus hiring in 2023 is female, according to a report by HirePro, an AI-powered recruitment automation firm. HirePro has released its report on the “State of female participation in campus…
About 43% Indian techies experience health concerns stemming from work
About 43% of Indian tech workers experience health concerns related to their work, with long work hours identified as one of the major contributors to poor health, said a report by Onsurity and Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)….
There are more women in leadership roles now, but challenges & biases still remain
The flurry of activity around Women’s Day has faded in companies. But the questions and challenges around getting more women into offices and retaining them there still need to be worked on throughout the year. To be fair, there are…
Leadership Empowerment in the AI Era: Strategies for success from ISB
In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), leadership is undergoing a profound transformation. As businesses embrace AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency, the role of leaders is evolving from traditional decision-makers to visionary orchestrators of human-machine collaboration. The Indian…
Government affairs is becoming the new ‘it’ role for companies to hire
The dynamic regulatory environment, the government’s heavy focus on compliance and the introduction of new laws and amendments in others has led to demand for hiring people for government affairs roles. The primary responsibilities in such a role include engaging…
Broking companies likely to give out generous increments, bonuses to top talent across the board
MUMBAI: Brokerage executives and the thousands of bright young people that run Mumbai’s buzzing dealing rooms and research, sales and product desks will likely get record incentive payouts and bonuses this year, matching the handsome rewards for both D-Street veterans…
Cybersecurity, tech skills key in India Inc’s checklist for independent directors: Survey
Domain expertise in digital, tech, cybersecurity and risk is becoming a key attribute that companies are looking for in non-executive independent directors, as India Inc takes proactive steps to remain agile and prepare for any potential disruption, a survey has…
manufacturing: Envisioning a career in manufacturing? Check out this quick guide
Often viewed as one of the fastest-growing sectors, Indian manufacturing has lately become a massive contributor to the country’s economic development. The government has implemented numerous initiatives in the sector, and it is set to generate plenty of employment opportunities….
increment: Average increment in India expected to slip to 9% in 2024, says Deloitte survey
The average salary increment in India in 2024 is likely to be 9%, marginally lower than last year’s 9.2%, shows a recent survey by management consulting firm Deloitte. The Deloitte India Talent Outlook 2024 Survey also shows that one in…
Jobs: India has the highest hiring sentiment for April-June, says Manpower
Good news for job-seekers: Indian companies have the most positive hiring outlook among corporations in 42 countries for the April-June quarter, according to a survey. The Employment Outlook Survey by Manpower Group showed that the net employment outlook (NEO) was…
IIFT completes summer placements; average stipend at Rs 2.67 lakh
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) on Thursday completed summer placements for the MBA (international business) 2023-25 batch with an average stipend of Rs 2.67 lakh. Summer placement has witnessed participation from a large number of companies from diverse…
Space sector jobs: Space sector’s emergence to create demand for leadership with specialised skills
The space sector has seen many innovations in the country and this has sparked the interest of many. The development opens the doors for employment opportunities, especially in the senior level. Jaideep Kewalramani, Head of Employability Business & COO, TeamLease…
gig workers: ‘Most people feel gig workers will overshadow traditional workforce’
With a steady growth in demand for freelancing jobs in the country, a report on Wednesday said that 83 per cent of respondents believe that going forward, the gig workforce will overshadow the traditional workforce. The report by staffing solutions…
Maharashtra govt, TeamLease EdTech & NSDC partner to boost employability of state’s youth
TeamLease EdTech, the Department of Higher &Technical Education (DHTE)-Government of Maharashtra, and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on Wednesday announced a partnership to improve employability of the youth in Maharashtra. This alliance aims to harness the potential of work-linked…
Job hunting? Top skills in demand for GCCs in India for 2024
In the dynamic global tech landscape, India continues to shine as a powerhouse of talent, driving innovation and propelling product development forward. With a skilled workforce sought after for both routine IT activities and groundbreaking innovations, India stands as a…
jobs for women: Feb saw 56% jump in white collar jobs for women in India, IT sector led the list
The number of white collar jobs for women in India increased by 56% year-on-year in February 2024, according to talent platform foundit. The month also saw a jump in the number of women who opt for freelance jobs—it increased to…
Hiring outlook for June quarter brightest in India: Manpower
Bengaluru: India Inc’s hiring sentiment for the April-June quarter is the highest across 42 countries covered in a global survey by workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup. The net employment outlook – seen as a bellwether of labour market trends – in…
Myth debunking 101 – ‘Networking is only for extroverts’
Networking is crucial for every individual’s personal as well as professional growth. However, some say “networking is only for extroverts”. Experts say it is time to clear this cloud. Sure, networking demands connecting with new people through events and gatherings,…
HUL rolls out kinship caregiver leave policy
New Delhi: In a first initiative of its kind for corporate India, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has introduced a foster/kinship caregiver leave policy, offering up to four weeks of leave to employees who opt for pre-adoption foster care or become…
Medical Entrance Exam: NEET-UG 2024 registrations surpass 25-lakh mark
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (NEET-UG) registration for 2024 has exceeded 25 lakh, marking a substantial increase of 4.2 lakh compared to the previous year. Despite the deadline for registration closing on Saturday for the medical entrance examination scheduled…
semiconductor jobs: In India’s semiconductor moment, spotlight on talent
India’s burgeoning semiconductor sector is facing a surge in demand for talent, fuelled by new investments and the government’s ambitious plan to transform the country into a chip manufacturing hub. The government recently approved $15 billion worth of investments into…
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Apply at rrbapply.gov.in; step-by-step process to apply, eligibility criteria and other details here
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on Saturday opened the online registration process to fill 9144 vacancies for technician posts. This includes 1092 Grade I Signal and 8052 posts of Grade III for various categories. The application modification window will open…
In the era of gender disparity, women still find it a challenge to ask for a pay raise
Though we are living in modern times, where women own and run multi-million-dollar companies and are at the forefront of driving economic growth, the gender gap continues to persist and widen. Despite displaying incredible potential, women find it extremely difficult…
Breaking the mold: Women’s job preferences challenge traditional career norms, study finds
Career advancement and competitive salary are the topmost factors for 69 per cent of salaried women while selecting a job, according to a study undertaken by DBS Bank and CRISIL. Salaried women seeking a stable income consider career growth as…
70% women feel balancing work-life issues is the main obstacle hindering career advancement: Hero Vired report
Seven out of 10 women feel balancing work-life issues is the main obstacle hindering career advancement, according to the ‘Women in Modern Workplaces in India’ report released by Hero Vired on Thursday. Based on insights from a survey of 200,000…
Flexible schedules and hybrid work helps increasing women’s participation in the workforce: Survey
Flexibility to work in a hybrid mode, provision of amenities related to daily needs, presence in a neighbourhood location, regular training and mentorship, opportunity to grow and an equal pay model make a workplace an inclusive one, according to The…
Navi app: Sachin Bansal’s Navi to hire up to 100 people in tech team this year
Digital financial services firm Navi plans to expand its technical team by 30 per cent in 2024, the company said on Wednesday. According to sources, the company has around 300 people in the technical team which it will grow to…
AI: Five in 10 employees in India believe their organisations will teach them required skills to adapt to AI, automation : Survey
A significantly higher percentage of Indian respondents (56%) compared to the global average (45%) believe their organisations will teach them the skills they need to adapt to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, said Mercer’s ‘Global Talent Trends’ report. The report,…
gender gap: Negligible number of women CXOs at India’s top auto cos, says Deloitte study
Not only is the count of women CXOs negligible (less than 3%) across India’s top 11 automobile companies, but their salaries are also 11% lower than male counterparts, according to a Deloitte study exclusively shared with ET. These 11 automakers…
Role of chief growth officer becomes prominent as companies look for growth avenues in an evolving world
The underlying aim of all jobs in an organisation is to further the business, but profiles that play a direct role in increasing revenue and growth opportunities are highly critical. In this context, the role of a chief growth officer…
job hunt: Therapy, supply chain on Indeed’s list of top mid-management jobs; tech profiles see a dip
Mid-management roles in segments such as social media, supply chain and customer care are in high demand while technology jobs seem to be seeing a reduction in demand, according to a report by Indeed’s list of best jobs for 2024….
Ecomm companies like Flipkart, Zomato, and Amazon start hiring women for night shifts
NEW DELHI: India’s leading ecommerce and delivery companies – Flipkart, Zomato, and Amazon – are taking the lead to recruit women in the night shift to boost diversity numbers in the blue-collar workforce. Flipkart has been hiring women for fulfilment…
BPO employees face maximum risk of getting replaced by AI pretty quickly: Nasscom chairman
Workers in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector are at the maximum risk of getting impacted by the influx of generative artificial intelligence, IT industry body Nasscom’s chairman Rajesh Nambiar has said. Nambiar, who is also the chairman and managing…
first job: Understanding and coping with imposter syndrome: Every fresher’s dilemma
Have you been lately feeling that you are not worthy of your achievements at work? Or are you sensing feelings of inadequacy, lack of confidence and self-doubt? If yes, the chances are that you are dealing with what is termed…
MHT CET extends deadline for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2024 registration. Direct link here
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has decided to extend the registration period for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2024 until March 8, 2024. This extension allows interested and eligible candidates more time to register for the…
India becomes the darling of expat techies as West takes a break
With India showing more resilience than the US and Europe to the global tech slowdown, an increasing number of Indian expatriates employed in the sector are exploring job options back home. According to half a dozen executives at recruitment services,…
CXOs feel the heat amid high expectations, low tolerance
India Inc’s C-suite executives are under stress. Leadership jobs have become tougher and more demanding than ever, given intense scrutiny from various stakeholders, rising expectations about performance, and low tolerance for slip-ups, experts said. Amid a constant pressure to perform,…
C-suite hiring trends open doors to new roles in non-tech industries
The hirings and firings in the technology sector have made news lately. But what is not getting that much attention is that some emerging roles in non-tech sectors are becoming viable alternatives for corporate leaders. Gibin Jayaprakash, Business Head, Executive…
Amazon India jobs: Amazon India offers night shift work opportunities to women in Haryana centre
Amazon India on Thursday announced the launch of Women in Night Shifts (WINS) at one of its large sort centres in Haryana. In addition to Amazon’s existing initiatives, WINS is designed to provide a safe and supportive work environment for…
Govt job fair: BFSI leads in hiring; At 20,000 plus, engineering graduates largest participants
A little more than a fifth of the enrolled candidates walked away with job offers at the two-day employment fair the state government organised in Bengaluru on Monday-Tuesday. Skill Development Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil on Wednesday said 9651 of…
Fewer women are getting promotions compared with men, shows study
Corporate India has a gender promotion gap problem. Only one in nine female employees got promoted in 2023, as against one in six men, according to a study covering more than 600 companies in over 40 sectors. Women are also…
CUET UG 2024 registration begins: How to apply online for the exam? Two-stage application process explained. Direct link here
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG will be conducted in hybrid mode from May 15-31 in two or three shifts per day, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Tuesday. The crucial exam for admission in undergraduate programmes in central…
IT companies’ hiring offers slight respite to engineering colleges
In a slight reprieve to engineering colleges grappling with one of the worst-ever placement seasons, top software services exporters such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCLTech and Accenture have either made or are on the verge of giving job offers…
Companies in India focus on upskilling workforce as AI makes rapid inroads: LinkedIn survey
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is prompting nearly 94% of companies in India to upskill their employees, a survey by professional networking platform LinkedIn said. Upskilling employees, learning for business goals, and creating a culture of learning are the…
MCD passes proposal to hire gardeners to maintain parks, greenery in Delhi
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has passed a proposal to hire 2,292 gardeners, 18 drivers and three technical assistants for the upkeep of parks and gardens across its 12 zones. The civic body will invite tenders for hiring an agency…
How to start mentoring Gen Z to take on leadership roles
More Gen Z professionals today have the experience to get into leadership roles. Many organisations are open to promote these people, who are seen as being in sync with the needs of today’s younger customers. Neeti Sharma, Co-Founder and President…
On shopfloors of automakers, women gradually taking control
New Delhi: Female workers are making deeper inroads on shopfloors and in functions traditionally dominated by men at automakers, amid adoption of advanced technologies in manufacturing processes which require precision handling. Tata Motors has more than 6,500 female shopfloor technicians…
India Inc has miles to go in building career path for employees
Two-thirds of Indian companies do not have a formal career management plan for their employees, data and research from Deloitte shared exclusively with ET, showed. “While organisations may have well-defined promotion policies and processes, a holistic career management framework is…
fine dining restaurants: Workforce attrition in restaurant sector at three-year high amid expansion
Restaurants are grappling with increasing attrition among frontline and mid-level employees, which hit a three-year high in 2023 amid expansion in a sector beset by long working hours and limited career growth prospects, said industry executives. This has prompted restaurants…
job search: Eyeing a career in logistics? Check out the skills, courses and freelance opportunities in the industry
With the tremendous growth in the e-commerce industry, especially because of the post-pandemic escalation in online shopping and increasing urbanisation, the logistics industry today has a wide range of job opportunities. These roles are in numerous sectors and aimed to…
c-suite jobs: Authenticity is important to be a good leader. But how difficult is it?
One of the most critical aspects of leaders is the influence they have on the teams they lead. Truly authentic leaders are able to build a genuine and lasting connection with their teams and stakeholders. But how difficult is it…
SSC update: New website ssc.gov.in launched, previous OTR submissions invalid. How to register
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the launch of its new website, which became operational on February 17, 2024. Despite this upgrade, the previous website remains accessible through a link provided on the new platform. It is strongly recommended…
Religious tourism to create up to 2 lakh job opportunities in 4-5 years in India, says NLB Services
Mumbai, Religious tourism is expected to create up to 2 lakh job opportunities in the next 4-5 years, global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services CEO Sachin Alug said. Religious tourism has been gaining momentum in India and…
leadership role: Demand for cloud skills on the rise as leaders look to fight off rising competition
Cloud computing gives companies vast resources quickly and cheaply. Naturally, more companies are embracing such services and so there is a rise in demand for people with cloud skills, especially in senior roles. The demand for cloud professionals has seen…
7 out of 10 employers prioritise quality work, KPIs over time-punching for productivity assessment: apna.co survey
Seven out of 10 companies in India prioritise quality work and KPIs (key performance indicators) like targets and project completion rate as primary indicators of productivity vis-à-vis traditional time-based metrics in productivity assessment approaches, a survey by jobs and professional…
NEET MDS 2024 exam dates: Supreme Court to hear plea on postponement, internship extension
The Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to review a plea requesting the rescheduling of the NEET MDS 2024 examination, originally slated for March 18, 2024. The petition also seeks a directive to extend the eligibility cut-off by adjusting the…
Fewer workers exit India cos on global economic woes; attrition rate improves in 2023
Fewer employees left their jobs in 2023 than the year before as the wave of the great resignation that began in 2021 receded to a more manageable trickle amid global economic uncertainties. The overall attrition rate improved nearly 20% to…
IIM(C) MBA programme records 100 per cent placement, consulting sector top recruiter
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta’s MBA programme recorded 100 per cent placement with consulting sector emerging as the top recruiter, an official statement said. The institute in a statement on Monday said that 464 students took part in the placement…
IIM Lucknow completes final placements for latest batches; gets 634 offers for 576 students
IIM Lucknow on Monday completed its final placements for the 38th batch of Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and 19th batch of Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management, securing 634 offers for 576 students. The highest international package offered to a…
Outplacement biz booms as companies help laid-off staff find jobs
Bengaluru: Amid a spate of layoffs led by companies in the technology and startups space, business is booming for outplacement firms that are engaged by companies to help laid-off employees find new work. Technology, IT, ITeS, ecommerce, startups, pharma and…
How conflict management can help leaders steer organisations out of chaos
From a boardroom to a high-stakes investment discussion, there are many areas where a leader would have to navigate skilfully and take critical decisions. This becomes trickier when stakeholders have differing points of view. Managing such conflicts and getting something…
How to use AI to make your e-learning easier and more personalised
Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly seeping into business operations, and it has generated a need for individuals to become well-versed with the technology. This is probably why it has become necessary to incorporate it into the learning process as well….
Lakhpati Didis: PayNearby launches platform Digital Naari to generate self-employment for women
PayNearby, a branchless banking and digital network, has launched a platform to generate sustainable self-employment for women, the company said in a statement on Saturday. The initiative, named by the company Digital Naari, is aimed at providing additional income generation…
hiring in engineering sector: Manufacturing, EV, engineering sectors to drive 2024 hiring activity
Manufacturing, electric vehicle and engineering companies, as well as the offshore facilities of multinationals, are hiring at their fastest pace in five years, boosting the overall recruitment activity at a time when demand for talent in the information technology sector…
Experience cutting-edge learning opportunities in analytics at both Goa and Portugal
Goa Institute of Management (GIM), driven by its vision of creating an international center of excellence in all aspects of management education, has been striving to internationalise its activities and acquire an international character during the past decade. To further…
India IT services companies heighten candidate scrutiny, take longer to close mandates
India’s IT services talent landscape continues to present a bleak picture for the next two quarters ending September 2024 with mandate fulfilment or conversion ratio at an all-time low of about 25%, a sharp decline from the pre-pandemic period (FY20)…
Govt invites application for posts of judicial, technical members in GSTAT
The government on Thursday invited applications for appointment to the posts of judicial members and technical members in the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). There are 63 vacancies for the post of judicial members and 32 vacant positions for technical member…
CXOs: Now, CXOs wear their hearts on their screens
Circumspect and restrained are no longer words that define C-suite executives, who are increasingly airing their professional and personal lives on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. While some do it by themselves, digital marketing…
Job creation lagged India’s growing working-age population: Study
Employment generation lagged India’s growing working-age population despite high economic growth in the country between 2004-05 and 2017-18, according to a study by IIM Lucknow, carried out in collaboration with researchers from BITS Pilani and the ministry of agriculture and…
DEI measures: 90% of women not sure about DEI measures for inclusion in ANSR and Talent500 survey
Even as large companies are laying down the foundation of what they refer to as ‘collaborative’ and ‘diverse’ workspaces, women in technology believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures manifest only as a theory for the industry, revealing a…
tech skills: Boards are getting younger as comanpies look for tech skills in directors
An increasing number of companies are inducting young independent directors with an understanding of new-age technologies such as digital, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as well as in areas of environmental, social and governance that have become integral to their business…
IT: Headcount at IT biggies falls for four quarters
New Delhi: Headcount at the top companies in India’s information technology sector fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, as they cut down on recruitment at the entry level and were slow in hiring to offset attrition amid an uncertain demand…
Tourism, hospitality sector expected to create 50 mn jobs in 5-7 yrs: HAI
Hotels’ Association of India (HAI) on Monday said the hospitality and tourism sector expects to create 50 million direct and indirect jobs in the next 5-7 years but government support is required for getting the full industry and infrastructure status…
PM Modi to distribute over 1 lakh appointment letters at Rozgar Mela today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than one lakh appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on Monday via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of Phase I of the Integrated Complex “Karmayogi Bhavan” in the…
Majority of employees feel difficulty in adapting work-from-office module: Report
Amid companies encouraging their employees to return to the office, a majority of workers interviewed feel that it will be difficult for them to adapt to this transition, according to a report. There is an apprehension among employees regarding the…
social media influencer: Planning a career in social media influencing? Here’s a detailed guide to making it work
Social media has gained a prominent place in people’s lives in the past five years. Platforms that started off as a way to help people stay connected have now become a dependable source of income for many. In this generation…
Career path fork: Individual leadership or people leadership?
The importance of leadership can’t be underestimated. But most people tend to think of it as just about leading people. Experts say at a broad level, leadership is of two types: people leadership and individual leadership. Explaining the difference, HC…
How companies say ‘layoffs’ without saying ‘layoffs’
Have you suffered an “involuntary career event” recently? Perhaps you were a casualty of “corporate outplacing,” the unfortunate, yet ostensibly necessary result of your company “rightsizing.” Managers are running out of ways to say you no longer have a job….
Starting up after 50: Lessons on entrepreneurship from the ‘wisdom generation’
Entrepreneurs often conjure up images of people who are young. But, in reality, people sometimes also choose to start a business after working for years under somebody. Some even take this path after retirement. While these people may not show…
Do not underestimate the power or writing in sharpening leadership skill
From social media posts that showcase thought leadership and personal experiences to books that highlight years of experiential learning, there is a deep connection between writing and leadership. Gone are the days when leaders would just be happy with showing…
IT sector slowdown’s impact being seen in overall white-collar job market
An extended slowdown in the Indian IT services sector — the largest employer in the country’s white-collar job market — is having a cascading effect on the rest of the tech cohort of software product and startups as well as…
Tall pay wall stops rivals from fishing in Paytm’s talent pool
Paytm’s rivals and other startups may be fishing for talent in the troubled fintech firm but the generous pay packages of these employees are effectively pricing them out of the talent pool. Paytm is known for paying salaries above the…
Leaders will have to learn new collaborative and communication methods in the world of hybrid work
Work modes will continue to evolve between remote, office and hybrid in 2024 as well. Though the debate over which mode is the best started around the Covid lockdown days, it continues to divide the workforce and leadership. For now,…
Leaders have to prepare organisations to navigate M&A decisions from day one
All corporate leaders want to grow their businesses. Many see organic growth — or internal growth — as the only way to drive businesses. But they should also plan for inorganic growth — mergers and acquisitions — as that can…
AI: AI roles, senior professionals are most in demand
Healthcare, hospitality and FMCG are the major sectors that witnessed year-on-year job growth in January 2024 in an otherwise cautious market, shows the Naukri JobSpeak Index. At an overall level, the index stood at 2455 in January, an increase of…
Indian companies CEOs: Old is gold, but new-age cos prefer younger CEOs
ET Intelligence Group: Deloitte India’s move last month to send 35 senior partners above the age of 55 into golden sunset stoked a debate whether India Inc was waking up to ageism. But soon after, more column inches were also…
Hiring activity in January 2024 declines 5% year-on-year, but grows 3% from December 2023: foundit insights tracker
Hiring activity in India slowed 5% in the first month of the calendar year in January 2024 from last year, though on a month-on-month basis it registered a 3% growth, latest data from talent platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC &…
National Testing Agency: JEE Main 2024: Applications open for Session 2 till March 2, exam dates announced
Applications for the second edition of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Main 2024 have officially opened and will remain accessible until March 2, as confirmed by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The examination is scheduled to take place from April 4…
B-school grads left in the lurch as India Inc chases blue-collar workers
The Indian job market is witnessing an unprecedented dichotomy where a severe shortage of skilled and semi-skilled workers is leading to project delays and stalling of work for corporates even as marquee B-schools and engineering colleges struggle to place their…
IIMs tap alumni for graduates’ job placement
Placement cells at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are activating their powerful alumni networks as they face the daunting prospect of placing their largest-ever graduating classes ever amid a turbulent global job market. Alumni at the IIMs are in…
Where the jobs are: Strong hiring in most industries has far outpaced high-profile layoffs
Blockbuster job growth in the past several months has coincided with high-profile layoff announcements by a number of large companies. So, how are both occurring at the same time? It’s not as contradictory as it might seem. Recent job cuts…
Fusion CX opens 500-seat BPO facility in Mumbai; firm’s India workforce to hit 10,000 in next quarter
Mumbai: Business process management (BPM) company Fusion CX on Friday announced the opening of a 500-seat facility in Navi Mumbai. The company, which employs 9,500 of its global workforce of over 14,000 in India, aims to add another 500 employees…
Azim university placements: 120 social firms line up to hire freshers from Azim Premji University
More than 120 leading social sector and research companies are participating in the ongoing campus placements at Azim Premji University, and 55% of the registered students from the graduating batches have got offers from 35 firms in the first week…
programmers: Microsoft, Google woo India programmers to win AI leadership
Top executives from Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. are touring India over the next week to court the country’s millions of programmers and support the adoption of artificial intelligence services in a key market. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella…
charging infrastructure: EV sector jobs to get a boost from Sitharaman’s interim Budget
Jobs in the country’s electric vehicle sector may receive a boost in the coming years fueled by the Interim Budget promise to support EV manufacturing and charging infrastructure, said staffing companies and company officials. This will help increase the production…
it campus hiring: Once the king of campus hiring, India’s software industry just saw its lowest intake in 20 years
India’s famed software exporters will end this financial year having hired between 70,000 and 80,000 fresh engineers — the lowest intake in over two decades — for the storied $245-billion industry, which is battling sliding global demand for technology services…
Nari Shakti: Labour Ministry issues advisory to employers to promote women workforce participation
The Bhupender Yadav-led labour ministry has issued an advisory to employers to encourage participation of women in the workforce with emphasis on balance between employment and care responsibilities, adequate representation of women in management positions, supporting women entrepreneurs and eliminating…
IIM summer internship: IIM Bangalore wraps up summer internship placements for PGP, PGP-BA batch
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) has wrapped up placements for summer internships of its largest ever Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGP-BA) batch of 602 eligible students. Consulting firms made…
What University 5.0 means for people planning to enter the workforce
As the world changes, so is education. Universities are evolving to keep pace with the shifts that are changing the way students look at higher education and early career choices. The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a step made…
India employment: India’s employable youth up from 33.9% in 2014 to 51.3% in 2024: DEA
The Department of Economic Affairs, in its January 2024 review of the economy, said there is ample scope to mainstream skilling into education curriculum and upskilling a large chunk of the existing workforce into future-relevant skills on the back of…
BFSI jobs: BFSI sector sees surge in demand for legal, compliance professionals
Demand for specialist legal and compliance professionals has surged in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector in the past one year with banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), insurance and fintech companies beefing up their senior leadership teams, driven…
Professional CXOs dominate India Inc’s million-dollar-plus compensation club in FY23
New Delhi | Bengaluru: Vishakha Mulye, chief executive of Aditya Birla Capital, was the highest earning CXO in the country last financial year, taking home ₹274.21 crore including ESOPs worth ₹264.04 crore that she exercised as whole-time director at ICICI…
Railway plans to bring vacancies on regular basis every year: GM, East Central Railway
Stating that the Railway plans to bring vacancies on a regular basis every year, General Manager East Central Railway Anil Kumar Khandelwal said that the employment process for 1.5 lakh posts was completed in the last year itself. “Railway has…
govt skilling programme: Govt to upskill skilling plan for new-age needs
The skills development and entrepreneurship ministry will align its skilling programmes with the government’s national priority programmes to meet the demand for new-age skilled workforce in the country, said people familiar with the matter. It also plans to enhance engagement…
job creation: Navigating future of skill development and job creation
India, with over 808 million youth below 35, faces a critical reflection on potential versus realisation, ambition versus support, and the correlation between employment and employability. The skill deficit, with only 5% formally skilled, and a focus on formal learning,…
women employment: ET Graphics: A look at the rising share of women in formal jobs
The government’s flagship skilling scheme has trained 13.7 million people since its inception in 2015 and has a placement rate of 22%. Meanwhile, robust growth has ensured that urban unemployment has declined over the last year, women’s labour force participation…
ceo job search: The making of a resume: What to keep in mind while creating a CV for a CEO role
A resume plays an important role in job search. So experts say it should be concise, articulate and tasteful enough to attract the interviewer’s attention. While that goes for fresh and experienced candidates, how does the game change for a…
UPSC exam result 2024: UPSC IES, ISS final result 2023 declared at upsc.gov.in: Check and download here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC IES, ISS Final Result 2023 today, January 25. Candidates who have appeared for the UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2023 can check and download…
UPSC IES ISS exam topper list: UPSC announces final results for IES & ISS exams 2023: Here are the topper lists for both the exams
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) exams 2023. Nikhil Sindh has secured the top position in the ISS exam, while Nishchal Mittal has topped…
Ayodhya tourism boom may create 150,000-200,000 direct and indirect jobs
The opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya could lead to creation of 150,000-200,000 direct and indirect jobs in the temple town and surrounding towns and cities in the next 4-5 years, estimates by human capital management platform Betterplace show….
How to leverage social media to effectively hunt for and land a job
The role and significance of social media have evolved dramatically over the last few years. Today, building and maintaining a social media profile can help you do a lot more than just staying in touch with friends and family, or…
Promotions boost gender diversity: More women get partner roles now
Mumbai: When Kirti Balasubramanian appeared for a promotion interview for the coveted partner level at the country’s leading law firm Trilegal last year, she was just a few months away from heading into her maternity leave. That did not come…
workplace conflicts: Navigating workplace conflict: A quick guide for early career professionals
Every place of work, irrespective of its nature and size, will have people with diverse opinions, ideologies and styles of operating. This can spark arguments, disputes and conflicts. If these issues are left unresolved, they can morph into bigger challenges…
Gig workers in demand across eight out of 10 companies: Nasscom-Indeed survey
Eight out of 10 organisations are either exploring or open to gig models, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) and Indeed. Startups and the business process management sector are mostly leading…
internship: 200% jump in internship opportunities in past 5 years: Internshala report
Indian students have seen a 200% increase in internship opportunities in the past five years, said a report by careertech platform Internshala.In 2023, business development and management took the lead, accounting for 44% of total internships, reflecting a strong demand…
notice period: Quitting your job? Here’s how to negotiate your notice period
Imagine a situation where your new employer expects you to join work at the earliest and at the same time, you are expected to serve the required few weeks or months of notice period for a smooth exit from your…
Want that C-suite role? Here is what you must do
Almost all executives aim to land C-suite roles in their career. But one challenge they have to face is to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of others, that they are ready to take on such a big responsibility. So what traits…
UP constable recruitment: Govt Job Craze or Joblessness? Over 50 lakh applicants vie for 60,000 constable posts in Uttar Pradesh
Call it a craze for government jobs or joblessness, over 50 lakh youth have applied for recruitment to 60,244 posts of constable in UP Police, marking the highest number of online registrations received by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and…
job applications by women: One crore job applications received from women in tier-II, III cities in 2023: Report
The number of women striving to join the active workforce in the tier-II and III cities witnessed a 13 per cent growth in 2023 with 1 crore applications, a report said on Saturday. In 2022, there were 2.7 crore applications…
Startups scouting for CFOs amid IPO, profitability push
Amid an impetus from boards and increasing regulatory scrutiny on governance, IPO-bound Indian startups are on a hunt for chief financial officers (CFO), to bring about sophistication in their finance functions with a focus on profitability and compliance, said investors,…
Job hunting? Five hottest tech jobs for freshers
Tech companies across the world, including the big ones, have had some difficult years. Data from layoff.fyi shows that they collectively laid off more than 425,000 employees over the last two years. India was not insulated from this trend, with…
Global capability centres shell out premium to hire top talent
Salaries of CXOs and other senior executives at global capability centres (GCCs) in India have seen an upsurge in the past one year, as these captive offshore units grew up the value chain for multinational corporations, executive search firms and…
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Registration for online exam starts, direct link, dates and admit card details
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Online registration for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024 began on January 17, 2024 and will conclude on February 6, 2024, at 2300h. Applications will only be accepted online, and candidates are required to fill out the application…
Health companies show appetite for growth, hiring
New-age health and wellness companies are bullish on growth and hiring despite the continuing funding winter. Companies like MediBuddy, 1to1help, BeatO, Lissun and Onsurity are adding jobs in not just product, technology and data science, but also in more specialised…
IBM collaborates with the Commissionerate of Technical Education for skilling in AI in Gujarat
Technology major IBM has entered into a collaboration with the Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE) of Gujarat to bolster technical and professional education in the state, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. Under this collaboration, the focus…
Wanted: Only female CXOs – The Economic Times
Mumbai: Large local companies and multinationals in India have intensified their search for senior women professionals to fill in top management roles. Several of them have put out mandates to look exclusively for female candidates for the CFO, COO, CHRO,…
Crafting a compelling leadership narrative with IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders
Communication stands as the cornerstone of any successful organisation; without it, even the most well-thought-out strategies can crumble. As the saying goes, ‘communication is key,’ and this holds particularly true for corporate leaders. However, the communication landscape has changed significantly…
Indian jobs’ exposure to AI lower than the rest of the world: IMF paper
India may not be as impacted by artificial intelligence as the rest of the world, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund. The analysis noted that 26% of the workers in India were in high-exposure jobs compared…
TeamLease EdTech teams up with Andhra govt to launch internship platform for graduating students
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and TeamLease EdTech have officially launched Apsche.TeamLeaseEdTech.com – a platform providing internship opportunities to graduating students. The opportunities will offer students real-world training experiences alongside their formal education. The platform is…
Non compete clauses in C-Suite executive employment contracts: The dos and don’ts
Employment contracts for C-Suite executives often contain certain clauses that are very specific to the confidentiality and criticality of their roles. In this article, we speak to Dr. Somdutta Singh, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO Assiduus Global Inc, LP Angel…
Upskilling: In age of tech disruption, women make beeline for upskilling
Indian women are in the midst of an upskilling wave with some seeking to re-enter the workforce after a career break; others to secure better jobs or stay relevant in an age of technological disruptions by acquiring cutting-edge skills. Demand…
electric vehicle: Surge in demand for skilled electric vehicle talent as Indian manufacturers race to meet green mobility demands
Demand for skilled electric vehicle talent is poised to reach an all-time high in 2024 as EV manufacturers race to meet the growing appetite for green mobility solutions through new products and capacity expansion, said experts at Deloitte and CareerNet…
Reliance engineers: Engineers in demand: Reliance to hire graduates across business verticals
Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s largest company, has launched the Graduate Engineer Trainee programme, aiming to hire graduate engineers across businesses – from petrochemicals to new energy. Reliance has opened its entry-level recruitment drive for young engineers named the Graduate Engineer…
CTET Admit Card 2024: CBSE to release city intimation slip today; here’s how to download it
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 pre-admit card today, 12th January. It will contain information regarding the candidates exam center. The admit card for the exam is expected…
About to graduate? Here are some top career options to look out for in 2024 & how much they pay
Technological progressions and industry changes in 2023 have set remarkable milestones, unveiling a plethora of career opportunities beyond conventional paths. These new opportunities not only engage students’ minds and interests but also foster a more expansive perspective. Read our special…
iit placement: IIT-Bombay placement: 22 students, not 85 get crore-plus package, IIT clarifies
The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has issued a correction regarding the data on crore-plus offers in its placement office’s earlier press note which erroneously mentioned 85 for Rs 1 crore+ packages. The office clarified that in the first phase…
leadership talent crunch: C-suite chase: Job companies’ search engine going full steam
Search firms have been inundated with mandates to hunt for CEOs and CXOs as Indian companies grapple with record C-suite exits in 2023, presenting a challenge for business continuity. Some industry leaders have also been critical of the inability of…
Nine in 10 employees believe managers hold primary responsibility for their happiness: Survey
Nearly six in 10 employees in India believe their work significantly contributes to their overall happiness, and an overwhelming nine in 10 employees feel that managers hold the primary responsibility for ensuring employee happiness, emphasising the importance of leadership in…
Desi CEOs take home more than expats at electronics companies
In India’s electronics industry dominated by global brands, it’s the Indian chief executives who are raking in the moolah as compared to the expats. As per the regulatory filings from more than a dozen large electronics companies for fiscal 2023,…
Hospitality jobs: Hospitality sector gets its mojo back after Covid lull as jobs zoom 271%
Revenge spending, as some have termed it, in the tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic has had a trigger effect on hospitality hiring with entry-level jobs seeing the sharpest surge in the last two years, TOI report said. Apprentice &…
upsc civil services main exam 2024: UPSC Civil Services 2024 Exam Dates released: Check the full schedule for IAS, IFS, NDA, CAPF exams here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially unveiled the examination schedule for the year 2024. This announcement comes as a crucial moment for aspirants across the country who are keen on pursuing a career in the civil services. Key…
resume writing: Class of 2024: Take time and care to make that resume
The next few months are crucial for final-year college students. It involves selecting a line of work, going through placement processes and interviews, and generally taking the first steps towards the rest of their lives. The process can lead to…
IIT Bombay’s Class of 2024 bags 1,340 offers in the first phase of placement
The Class of 2024 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has bagged 1,340 offers in the first phase of the placement season, with 1,188 students getting placed. The average pay packet so far at IIT Bombay is Rs…
How to get a job in the age of AI: Tips from a top LinkedIn executive
Daniel Shapero has been at LinkedIn since 2008, when the Great Recession rocked the labor market. He’s since risen through the ranks to become the company’s chief operating officer, guiding the platform through significant strategic shifts. Now owned by Microsoft…
employment contracts: Companies tightening contracts to make exit tough for senior executives
Indian companies are aggressively tightening employment contracts for top executives — to make them more binding — by incorporating stricter non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, at a time when there is a cut-throat competition for senior talent and rampant poaching of…
How hiring and firing changed in the corner office in 2023 and what to expect in 2024
The year 2023 has seen quite a few learnings for the world of jobs and careers. Even as people got ready for the shift from remote work to back to office and hybrid work environments, the global market conditions, technology…