Hiring In India

The Gujarat government cannot enact a law requiring industries to give 85 per cent of their jobs to local residents due to certain constitutional provisions, Minister of Labour and Employment Balvantsinh Rajput told the legislative assembly on Thursday. Responding to a query raised by Congress MLA Tushar Chaudhary, Rajput pointed out that Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution prevent a state government from enacting a law which mandates that 85 per cent jobs in an industrial unit must be given to locals. Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality and equal protection of the law, while Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. In March 1995, the then-BJP government in the state, through a government resolution (GR), had ordered all commercial entities, including central PSUs and private factories, to hire 85 per cent of their workforce from Gujarat, said Rajput. Chaudhary wanted to know how many industrial units had violated the GR on local hiring in ...

Naukri report highlights robust hiring in high-salary roles, with jobs offering over ₹20 lakh annually growing 21%, reflecting strong demand for experienced professionals

According to a report by hiring platform Indeed, employers are increasingly prioritising skills over degrees, reshaping the job market and opening doors for non-traditional talent

Given that almost 42 per cent of hiring managers report difficulties in finding candidates with the necessary skills

Recent advance growth estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) have projected investment demand, represented by gross fixed capital formation, to grow 6.4 per cent

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday. According to Naukri JobSpeak, the index reached an impressive 2,651 points in December 2024, reflecting a robust 9 per cent year-on-year growth, a promising sign for the year ahead. Key sectors that were primary growth drivers in December 2024, included AI/ML (36 per cent), Oil and Gas (13 per cent), FMCG (12 per cent) and Healthcare (12 per cent), said the report. Top metro cities collectively posted a 10 per cent growth as the year came to an end, it added. The Naukri JobSpeak is a monthly Index representing the Indian job market and hiring activity based on new job listings and job-related searches by recruiters on the resume database of Naukri.com. Meanwhile, according to the report, fresher hiring, which had majorly been muted through 2024, saw an impressive 6 per cent growth in December

While the IT/ software services sector faced challenges earlier in the year, including a 17 per cent decline in the first quarter, the sector rebounded with a 12 per cent growth by the third quarter

In an eight-minute video shared on LinkedIn, YesMadam CEO Mayank Arya acknowledged that the campaign had been 'poorly communicated' but stood by its intent

Hiring will be focused on specialized skills; TCS and HCLTech doubling their focus on hiring specialized skills

The Indian IT sector companies are resuming campus recruitment after a year, showing signs of recovery for the industry. The companies are looking to hire skilled freshers rather than entry-level jobs

Companies are actively hiring for roles such as application developer, software engineer, full-stack developer, and senior software engineer, said the report

Around 34 per cent of organisations in the country struggle to find the right talent and one in three grapples with retaining existing employees as the gap between employer expectations and employee realities regarding hiring and retention continues to grow, according to a report. Even as employers and job seekers agree that flexibility, higher salaries and career progression are top priorities, employees value company culture and ethics more than the organisations realise while organisations overvalue the importance of brand and incentives, said Michael Page 'Talent Trends 2024 - India Expectation Gap' report. Coming out of the pandemic, a convergence of factors resulted in a subtle but transformative change in workplace dynamics, with people thinking more holistically about the value their job gives to their lives, said Nicolas Dumoulin, Michael Page Senior Managing Director for India, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam. Michael Page 'Talent Trends 2024 - India Expectation Gap' .

Ashneer Grover said that a lengthy hiring process can still fail to yield the desired results as candidates are on their best behaviour at that time but may not meet expectations later

Metros like Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai lead the way as diversity hiring hubs, with a good share of jobs dedicated to women, persons with disability, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

The overall Naukri.com hiring index was dragged down by the decline in jobs in Global Capability Centers (GCCs) with a 7 per cent year-on-year decline, BPO by 9 per cent, and Education by 9 per cent

India ranks sixth globally for its employment outlook for September quarter 2024, with 30 per cent of businesses planning to increase their staff over the next three months, according to a global survey by workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup. India's Net Employment Outlook (NEO), calculated by subtracting employers planning reductions versus those planning to hire, stood at 30 per cent. It weakened from the previous quarter and the same time last year by 6 per cent, as employers are cautious in their hiring intent for the next three months. India ranks sixth globally for its employment outlook, 8 points above the global average. The survey was conducted in 42 countries. Globally, Costa Rica reported the strongest hiring expectation for July-September at 35 per cent, followed by Switzerland (34 per cent), Guatemala (32 per cent), Mexico (32 per cent) and South Africa (31 per cent). On the other hand, Argentina and Romania reported the weakest NEO at 3 per cent. In the Asia ..

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 replacements for existing positions will take at least 23 per cent of recruitment efforts in the current fiscal, said staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants' Hiring, Compensation, and Attrition Management report. "The hiring outlook for 2024-25 across the industry indicates a strong focus on new position hiring, which will make up 27 per cent of recruitment efforts. This strategic direction reflects a commitment to meeting the evolving demands of the market and the infusion of fresh talent," Genius Consultants CMD R P Yadav told PTI. While replacement hiring will still be necessary, comprising 23 per cent of recruitment activities, the primary goal is to drive growth and innovation by creating new roles that align with the future .

''India will probably surpass the Philippines early next quarter both from a total growth and size perspective''

The telecom domain tops hiring demand within the electronics industry, accounting for 64 per cent of hiring, followed by lighting and automotive sectors

Experts said that the reasons behind this could be a reflection of the uncertainties and slow recovery in the West and global markets, and also inflation and geopolitical conflict