Hiring Sentiment

Skills over degrees: Indian employers embrace practical expertise in hiring

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

Employers expect cautious hiring in Q4 as 80% face talent shortage: Survey

Employers in India are expecting cautious hiring in the first quarter of 2025, as ongoing talent shortages are likely to continue to hinder recruitment efforts, according to a survey. The ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey collected data from more than 3,000 employers across four regions of the country. Despite the highest hiring demand globally (53 per cent), 80 per cent of employers in India are struggling to find the right talent, a trend that has persisted since 2022 and is more than the global average of 74 per cent that has remained unchanged over 2024. The survey highlights that no region is immune to shortages, and talent scarcity remains a defining feature of the global labour market. "The persistent talent shortage, with 80 per cent of organisations struggling to fill roles in 2025, underscores the urgent need for collective action," said ManpowerGroup India and Middle East Managing Director Sandeep Gulati. Industries like IT, energy, and utilities are feeling the grea

Global hiring intentions hold steady in Q4, shows ManpowerGroup survey

More than 40 per cent of employers surveyed expect an increase in hiring plans, while 16 per cent anticipate a reduction

'Hire fast, fire fast': Ashneer Grover wants shorter hiring, notice periods

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

Tech transforms CIO roles into CDIOs; over 33% rise in hiring, study claims

There has been a 33 per cent increase in the hiring and the creation of posts of chief digital and information officers (CDIOs) in the recent past following rapid advancements in technology, according to a study. The spike has been triggered by the transformation of the roles of chief information officers (CIOs) into those of CDIOs, it said. The study is based on WalkWater's analysis drawn from a survey among profiles of 310 CIOs and CDIOs across 272 companies. In the landscape of modern business, the role of CIOs has undergone a profound evolution, transforming into what is now widely recognised as the CDIO, a study by executive search firms WalkWater Talent Advisors has revealed. "One in three companies studied has recently established or filled the CDIO role, underscoring its growing importance in today's business landscape," the study added. It noted that the emergence of CDIOs signifies a shift towards not just managing technology but strategically leveraging it to drive busi

India Inc's hiring outlook bullish; automation not yet a risk: UBS

UBS expects four million jobs to be created per annum over the next five years, up from 2 million per annum in the past five years

Hiring sentiment to improve incrementally over next 6 months: Report

According to the report, six of the 18 sectors surveyed have indicated positive hiring sentiment