India’s smaller (Tier-2 and Tier-3) cities are driving a hiring boom, especially in the IT sector, where recruitment surged by 53% year-on-year in June 2025, nearly twice the national average, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker. And the momentum isn’t limited to the tech sector. In June, hiring for fresher positions also saw an […]
Job movement traditionally surges as appraisal seasons conclude; however, this year, across industries, companies are taking a cautious approach to hiring due to increasing global uncertainties, resulting in decreased job movements compared to earlier years. Hiring activity is particularly subdued at junior to mid-management levels, says Malathi K.S., director (rewards consulting, products and global mobility […]
From boardrooms to back offices, India Inc. is hitting the brakes on hiring. This time, it’s not just about IT— mid-level managers are feeling the freeze, while top roles remain the only sure bet.The crisis in the Middle East, poor visibility and business realignment as companies measure the impact of artificial intelligence have caused hesitancy […]
With India’s IT and ITeS sector embracing flexible staffing as a core workforce strategy, a report on Wednesday revealed that the gig economy, which is growing at 15 per cent annually, will touch 9 lakh professionals by 2030. Currently, India’s IT/ITeS sector employs 3,90,000 flexi workforce, accounting for around 7 per cent of the total […]
Holistic talent solutions provider Careernet has announced its official foray into the Middle East, following its recent expansion into the United States through Longhouse, its executive search arm, the company said in a statement. The Middle East expansion is part of a broader strategic push by the Careernet Group to deepen its presence in key […]
India’s leading talent solution platform – Careernet has announced expansion into the Middle East region, as part of its global footprint strategy. In addition to this, the group has appointed Asif Khan as Associate Vice President to lead regional operations from the Dubai office. Khan brings over a wealth of industry leadership experience to his new […]
India’s semiconductor design Global Capability Centres (GCCs) witnessed a 15 per cent decline in job openings in 2024-25, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain disruptions, according to a report. The report by talent solutions provider Careernet revealed open positions peaked in May 2024 with 3,760 jobs before gradually tapering off to […]
Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, workforce dynamics is undergoing a shift with fewer professionals switching jobs, choosing instead to stay with their current employers. This trend aligns with subdued hiring activity across major IT companies, as organisations adopt a cautious approach amid tightening client budgets and economic headwinds. Major tech companies such as Meta, Google, and […]
Indian students in the US are rushing to explore various options for extending their stay and enhancing their job prospects, as tougher immigration rules and fewer employment opportunities amid a wave of Trump-led protectionism threaten to crush their American dreams. The number of affluent parents looking to fund $800,000 employment-based fifth preference (EB-5) visas—which grant […]
In the golden age of cubicles, employees did not ask questions. Their bosses told them where to sit, when to leave, and how many decades they’d be doing it. The workers—boomers, Gen Xers, and millennials—nodded along. You didn’t negotiate with the institution. You retired from it. Today, the tables have turned. Take engineering conglomerate Larsen […]
