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Indian employees may expect an average salary increment of 9.4 per cent this year across industries, indicating strong economic growth and rising demand for skilled talent, a report said on Tuesday. Over the last five years, salary increments have steadily increased, rising from 8 per cent in 2020, to a projected 9.4 per cent in 2025, according to Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) by HR consulting firm Mercer. The automotive sector leads with anticipated increments of 10 per cent from 8.8 per cent, driven by the surge in electric vehicles and the government-led 'Make in India' initiative. Manufacturing and engineering follow closely with an increase from 8 per cent to 9.7 per cent, reflecting a resurgence in the manufacturing ecosystem. More than 1,550 companies in India participated in the survey, spanning diverse industries, such as technology, life sciences, consumer goods, financial services, manufacturing, automotive, and engineering. Further, the report revealed that in 2025,
A woman employee collapsed and died at a private bank in the Vibhuti Khand area here, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday. The cause of the woman's death is yet to be ascertained, they said. "Sadaf Fatima (40) worked with a private bank. On Tuesday, she collapsed in the office. Her co-workers rushed her to a nearby government hospital where doctors pronounced her dead," said Station House Office (SHO), Vibhuti Khand, Sunil Kumar Singh. The body was sent for post-mortem examination. "The family members of the deceased have not filed any complaint in the matter. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the post-mortem," Singh said. A relative of Fatima told reporters that she was the sole breadwinner of her family. Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav said the news of the woman employee's death was very worrisome as such incidents raise questions about the working conditions in various organisations. "Such news is a symbol of the curren
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) set to revamp India's recruitment landscape, 85 per cent of employers interviewed said they are expecting AI to create new jobs in 1-5 years, a report said on Thursday. Employers also believed that AI could improve the nature of employees' tasks (85 per cent) and improve job security and opportunities for career development for their employees (77 per cent), according to a report by global job site Indeed. A majority of jobseekers (63 per cent) also said that they were excited about the potential impact, with 53 per cent agreeing that AI is likely to create more jobs, it added. This report reveals that jobseekers are not only aware of the promise of AI but are also excited about its potential. It demonstrates that jobseekers are ready to embrace AI as a force for positive change in their careers. However, employers must work together to devise frameworks that allow the effective use of AI in order to facilitate technological advancement, Indeed Indi
E-recruitment activities in India declined 8 per cent in September as hiring stagnated with companies focusing on upskilling their existing employees, a report said on Tuesday. According to the 'Foundit Insights Tracker', e-recruitment activities in the country dipped 8 per cent in September compared to the year-ago period, while hiring declined by 2 per cent month-on-month. "India is experiencing a temporary hiatus in hiring as companies focus on upskilling their current employees to the changing landscape before hiring new talent. However, our economic prospects are bright and resilient against global headwinds," Sekhar Garisa CEO of Foundit, a Quess company, said. "The rise in real wages and disposable incomes is boosting demand, particularly in private health insurance, retail, and consumer durables," he said. Additionally, he said improved access to finance, infrastructure upgrades, green initiatives, and policy reforms further contribute to a favourable business environment t
Globally diversified natural resources company Vedanta on Friday said it has launched an inclusion policy for its transgender employees in an effort to promote inclusivity and diversity at workplace. As part of the comprehensive policy, Vedanta is extending additional medical benefits in terms of a 30-day gender reaffirmation leave and financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh for gender reaffirmation surgery, the company said in a statement. "At Vedanta, we are actively engaged in cultivating a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals. It gives me immense joy to announce the launch of our inclusion policy, which reflects our commitment to supporting transgender employees. "With this policy, we aim to create an environment that not only recognises the needs of transgender employees but also champions their well-being and personal growth," Vedanta Non-Executive Director and Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. In addition to the