Bye home!: End of remote work era as tech companies make work from office mandatory

Bye home!: End of remote work era as tech companies make work from office mandatory

During the pandemic, work from home (WFH) had become the norm and when Covid restrictions eased over the years, IT companies and start-ups have been brainstorming on the hybrid model and how it can increase employees’ productivity. Now, companies are making it mandatory for employees to work from office (WFO), signalling the end of the […]

The transition path for a laid-off CEO

Quitting right after promotion? Here’s what you should know

A friend recently told me something that I found absolutely strange: Her colleague decided to quit his job right after getting promoted to a position that he deeply desired. Surprising, right? But after digging a little deeper, we realised that this phenomenon is more common than you think. Neelabh Shukla, Chief Business Officer, Careernet, a […]

Tech jobs moving beyond IT firms

Tech jobs moving beyond IT firms

Most companies in India today, in whichever sphere they operate, are beefing up their IT capabilities. Banks have been compelled to do so as customers prefer transactions on the app or online. All of this is creating abundant work opportunities for software professionals, especially at a time when the IT service sector is facing an […]

Decoding how a climate career in India looks like

Decoding how a climate career in India looks like

The scope of careers related to climate in India is rapidly expanding, driven by the urgent need to address climate change and its profound impact on the environment, economy, and society. But what does a career in climate look like? What kind of job profiles are most popular and, more importantly, how much do they […]

Salary hikes of major IT companies take a back seat amid weak demand

Salary hikes of major IT companies take a back seat amid weak demand

Salary hikes at information technology (IT) companies have taken a back seat due to a slowdown in demand triggered by delayed decision-making by clients and reductions in discretionary spending. Some companies have deferred payments, while others have stalled them altogether.Human resources (HR) experts said salary hikes would be restrained this year due to a muted […]

Gender Pay Gap: It’s Real

Gender Pay Gap: It’s Real

Over the last four decades, India has seen low levels of women’s labour force participation, with gaps of nearly 40 per cent between the proportions of men and women in the labour force. Covid-19-induced lock-downs had a significant impact on the global economy. It greatly affected the labour market, with many businesses implementing pay freezes […]

Has work from home reached its end

Has ‘work from home’ reached its end?

As companies are trying to woo people back to the office, it has become hard for many employees to let go of the new found flexibility and work-life balance. Is the era of work-from-home over? Read More

Indian IT Sector Witnesses Softening Demand, Raises Concerns About Hiring

Indian IT Sector Witnesses Softening Demand, Raises Concerns About Hiring

Propelled by digital transformation India is emerging as a global hub for technology and innovation, with its IT sector playing a pivotal role. But despite the healthy support, Indian IT services industry witnessed a softening demand, a 3.5 per cent growth in FY 2024, significantly lower than 9.2 per cent YoY growth in FY 2023, […]

Careernet’s virtual All Diversity Career Fair concludes with around 1,000 participants

Careernet’s virtual All Diversity Career Fair concludes with around 1,000 participants

Careernet Prism concluded the 5th edition of India’s largest virtual ‘All Diversity Career Fair’. The event witnessed the participation of around 1,000 individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Armed Forces veterans. The career fair was supported by community partners Brisk Olive, Mitra Jyothi, SignAble, Spectrum of Inclusion, TALMS, WeIndia, and […]