Cognizant: IT Industry Leader And A Leadership Poacher?

Cognizant: IT Industry Leader And A Leadership Poacher?

In 2023, the unexpected removal of ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman was a notable event in the business world, but the year ended on a positive note with the establishment of the ChatGPT company’s new board and the reinstatement of its leader. A parallel C-suite development seems to have ignited in India, steadily gaining momentum with […]

IT Hiring To Remain Muted In Q3 And Q4 FY24

IT Hiring To Remain Muted In Q3 And Q4 FY24

As the FY2024 is nearing an end, major Indian IT companies are gearing up to reveal their Q3 results from Thursday. It is anticipated that the third quarter results will showcase attrition rates similar to Q2 with hiring taking a backseat. Although speculations suggest stabler attrition rates, the ongoing evolution of events globally and associated […]

What is a career rut and how to deal with it as an employee, employer

What is a career rut and how to deal with it as an employee, employer

Feeling stuck in a job with monotony and reduced productivity is like being trapped in a rut. It causes a feeling of resentment and disappointment in any extremely demanding workplace environment. A career rut is not just about disliking your job — it is more like a mix of factors that make you feel stuck. […]

Specialised skills are killing it! MBA seen losing edge

Specialised skills are killing it! MBA seen losing edge

An MBA degree—regarded by many as a ticket to the corporate corridors — may just be losing its premium value in the job market. Several company officials and HR heads ET spoke to say a classical MBA degree is losing out to the current market trend of hiring talent with specialised skills and those who […]

Experiencing a career rut? Experts suggest a 4-step process to break through it

Experiencing a career rut? Experts suggest a 4-step process to break through it

We all experience what is called a career rut at some point in our professional journey. This situation can last for an extended period and cause losses in personal and professional spheres. So the first step to dealing with a career rut is recognising and accepting it, and then strategically taking the necessary measures to […]

After tepid 2023, tech & start-up hiring expected to improve in 2024

After tepid 2023, tech & start-up hiring expected to improve in 2024

After a rather subdued hiring environment in 2023 due to global macroeconomic factors, the two mainstays of Bengaluru’s white-collar job market – tech and start-ups – are expected to see a much better 2024, experts and analysts told DH. Traditional IT services firms – which account for a vast majority of talent intake in the […]

With AI in focus, hiring landscape set for growth in 2024

With AI in focus, hiring landscape set for growth in 2024

The country’s hiring landscape is set for growth despite many challenges it faced in 2023. From BFSI, e-commerce, consulting to healthcare and analytics and data, many sectors show a significant hiring intent in 2024. Experts say though top IT companies are on hiring freeze, they will give preference to skill-based hiring such as AI/ML, cloud […]

Another Washout Year

Another Washout Year?

During CY2023 quarterly results discussions, blockbuster dealmaking took centre stage for India’s top IT players. Despite the spotlight, the financial payoff has yet to materialise amid a slump in discretionary spending throughout the year. The USD 250-billion Indian IT services sector is unmistakably bracing for a near-term slowdown, influenced by restrained tech investments in the […]