Flexible staffing or contractual staffing is fast taking root as a key strategy for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), according to a report by hiring firm Careernet. Adoption in GCCs climbed from 18% in 2024 to 22% in 2025, and is projected to hit 25% by 2026, meaning one in four roles could be contractual in […]
Semiconductor design global capability centres (GCCs) in India are changing their hiring approach as job posting data during the first quarter of this financial year showed a demand for more specialised, high-value roles instead of large-scale recruitment, according to a report. While the overall hiring volume across the top 50 semiconductor design GCCs dropped by […]
Resumes of employees working with gaming firms have flooded the job market after a sudden ban on online money games have left scores of salaried people stranded with uncertainty. After Parliament cleared the Online Gaming Bill last week, companies having real money gaming (RMG) businesses such as Dream11, Zupee and Gameskraft wound down RMG ops, […]
The less, the merrier – that’s the mantra in the startup and venture capital space, where there’s an increasing shift towards building smaller teams. More investors are now also considering the size of a startup’s team while weighing potential funding – it is not a big determining factor yet, but at least it is a […]
As financial regulations tighten globally, India’s banking and financial services (BFSI) sector is witnessing a steady rise in demand for professionals in financial crime (FinCrime) roles. According to a July 2025 report by talent solutions provider firm Careernet, India now hosts an active FinCrime talent pool of 25,543 professionals, with skills spanning anti-money laundering, sanctions […]
The India-UK free trade agreement is going to ease norms for Indian professionals in the UK and spur job growth. Under the pact, qualified professionals from India such as architects, engineers and medics will be able to take advantage of the enhanced market access and provide services in the UK. It is expected to create […]
Bengaluru, which contributes nearly one-third of the financial crime (FinCrime) analyst talent pool, has emerged as India’s preferred destination for organisations seeking to strengthen their risk management, compliance, and fraud prevention capabilities, a report said on Wednesday. Bengaluru leads across mid and senior experience bands, the report, FinCrime Talent Pulse: India’s Workforce Trends, by Careernet […]
Indian professionals in mid- to senior-level roles within artificial intelligence (AI), digital, and other emerging industries are earning up to Dh45,000 per month in the UAE, according to Careernet Group, one of India’s leading talent solutions firms. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Anshuman Das, CEO and co-founder of Careernet Group, said that Indian technology professionals in the UAE typically earn two […]
The India-Middle East corridor is rapidly transforming, evolving from a traditional blue-collar labour exchange into a dynamic hub for the knowledge and tech economy. This dramatic shift, particularly evident over the last five years, is being driven by the Middle East’s ambitious vision to diversify its economies and become a global services and high-end knowledge […]
Amid the galloping cost of living, urban professionals are caught in a dilemma — to either stay back in their current jobs or move on. As they struggle to keep pace with rising rents, childcare, and lifestyle costs, more employees across sectors are questioning whether their current roles are financially sustainable. This trend cuts across […]
