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25% Indian companies are still apprehensive about using technology in HR: TimesJobs survey Rapid technological advancements in HR are making a wave globally but in India, almost one-fourth HR managers are still uneasy about this change. This and more related facts surfaced from a new survey conducted by TimesJobs. Here are some more findings: ∙  Of the 25% HR managers who claimed that they are uneasy using technology in HR, 18% of respondents said that their company wasn’t giving up on the traditional practices and hence the resistance ∙   Among the 75% respondents who confirmed to using technology in HR, 30% said that technology has centralised HR processes ∙  More than 62% of employers said that they extensively use social media...

The September 2018 edition of TimesJobs RecruiteX report reveals an interesting picture – while the m-o-m hiring wasn’t significant but the y-o-y analysis (September 2017 to September 2018) shows an overall growth of 23% in the recruitment activities at India Inc. Here are some key highlights from this report:    Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals industry posted maximum talent demand of 13% in September 2018    Demand for medical professionals also shot up in m-o-m analysis and recorded a job share of almost 10%    Talent demand in the metro cities remained low. Among the Tier II cities, demand for hiring picked up in Lucknow and Indore   Professionals with experience of more than 20 years were most sought-after   October 5, 2018, New Delhi: RecruiteX...

The much awaited TimesJobs RecruiteX Biannual Jan-Jun 2018 Report is here. Almost all the ten industrial sectors covered in this report have witnessed an uptick in hiring activities. The IT industry has reported the highest growth in last three years in the January-June review period. Some of the key highlights from this report are: Retail (19%), Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals (10%), BFSI (9%), FMCG (7%) and BPO/ITeS (5%) reported the highest demand for talent in the said review period Automation is making low-end jobs redundant; Indian BPO/ITeS industry has started banking on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence Steady hiring in the BFSI sector; recruitment activity up for Sales, Business Development and IT professionals Rise in the demand for new roles like Big Data...

In an exclusive survey conducted by IT learning platform TechGig, about 64% Indian IT professionals voted for NR Narayana Murthy as the game changer for desi technology sector. Also, Google’s Sundar Pichai topped the list of India-born technology leaders whom most Indians are proud of. He was followed by Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and NIO’s CEO Padmasree Warrior at second and third position, respectively. New Delhi, September 6, 2018: In the last 71 years, India has relentlessly worked to become a top player in various spheres, and it has been able to achieve that feat in Technology sector undoubtedly. Today, IT is one of the biggest contributors to India’s GDP, economy and overall success story. To understand major milestones in India’s...

India Inc. continued to hire aggressively in August 2018. Consumer Durables created most jobs in the said month, followed by BFSI and BPO sectors. September 6, 2018, New Delhi: Hiring activities at India Inc. continued an upswing after July 2018. August 2018 reported an overall 4% growth on month-on-month analysis of recruitment activities. RecruiteX – a monthly report on hiring trends by TimesJobs – recorded an overall 33% growth in hiring movements from August 2017 to August 2018 year-on-year comparison. August 2018 was full of surprises for India Inc. as Consumer Durables became top most sector for hiring. Incidentally, Consumer Durables saw subdued growth for last three months, and suddenly posted jobs in big number in August 2018, thereby topping the sector-wise tally. The Consumer Durables sector saw a year-on-year growth of 27% from August 2017 to...

TechGig Virtual Campus League is back with its second edition, offering multiple opportunities for technology students and IT graduates to assess and showcase their skills. Prizes worth Rs 2 Lakh are up for grabs, along with internship and job opportunities with global technology firms. Details here… August 17, 2018, New Delhi: In a VUCA world, where it is difficult for job seekers to reach top employers directly; it is equally difficult for employers to reach competent talent as most times they get swayed away by factors as educational pedigree, or campus placement commitments. It is more pertinent in the IT industry where time and again employers raise questions about employability of fresh talent. In such a scenario, it is important...

A new study by TimesJobs concludes that nearly 45% of the employees still experience unequal treatment due to their physical appearance. Let’s find out what more India Inc. employees have to reveal about the much-hyped Diversity & Inclusion programs at the various workplaces… Key Highlights: · 25% of employees think that their organisation’s management is not committed to meet the needs of employees with disabilities · 57% denied that their companies openly recruited LGBTQ or disabled candidates in the organisation · 55% of employees still experience bias at their workplaces on the grounds of gender, ethnicity and appearance · About 52% of employees mentioned that their managers treat all the employees equally regardless of their background August 20, 2018, New Delhi: “If people in...

About 53% of hiring managers say the biggest transition in the Indian employment scene in last 71 years is that more skilled workforce is preferred in comparison to highly qualified ones. Also analysing the job scene since India’s independence revealed that MNCs have been the biggest job creators in India in comparison to other factors. These facts emerged from TimesJobs special report on 71 years of Independence. New Delhi, August 27, 2018: From being an agrarian country to a technology leader in the new world order, India has indeed come a long way since August 1947. Talking of employment, India has undoubtedly created more jobs and the skill levels of workforce have also improved. TimesJobs conducted an exclusive survey to study...

Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals and Automobiles were cited as the best sectors to work for in JobBuzz Workplace Index August 2018 edition – a monthly ranking to identify which sector offers the best work environment. This ranking is based on employee reviews among top 10 sectors on four parameters which includes – work-life balance, salary, career growth and work culture. August 14, 2018, New Delhi: Indian Inc employees adjudged Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals sector as the best sector to work for in July 2018, revealed JobBuzz Workplace Index August edition. The index is the monthly compilation of employee reviews and ratings for various industrial sectors. Every month JobBuzz Workplace Index highlights the sectors which are clicking with the employees – this is a crucial insight for...

The much-anticipated hiring numbers by TimesJobs are out. After witnessing muted growth in hiring, the month of July finally brought some cheer for job seekers. July 2018 saw highest growth (16%) in recruitment activities in a month-on-month analysis, making it the best month from employment generation perspective in 2018! All key industries and job roles showed a major upswing in talent demand in July 2018. Aug 4, 2018, New Delhi: Hiring activities in July 2018 saw an uptick with a 16% increase in talent demand, making July the best month for recruitment as compared to last six months of 2018, as revealed by TimesJobs RecruiteX a monthly hiring report. The RecruiteX August 2018 report observes that demand for talent in...

In an exclusive survey on Indian coders, TechGig found out that nearly 39% coders learned to code at the age of 15-20 years, and more than 45% programmers started coding between the age of 20-24 years. That means 84% coders learned to code before they turned 24 years of age! July 27, 2018, New Delhi: 14-year old Tanmay Bakshi’s appointment as Artificial Intelligence scientist with IBM baffled many, and it outlined a major upcoming trend – youngsters are, raring to join the tech world, and the race to become super coders Tanmay Bakshi is a child prodigy, like many others in the technology world. Nine-year-old Anvitha Vijay – who has several iOS applications to her credit – was the youngest...

April 11, 2018, New Delhi: Talent demand in India grew by 8% in March 2018. This is the highest growth registered by the recruitment index in the last four months. Compared to last year (from March 2017- March 2018) this year has registered a 9% increase in overall talent demand. RecruiteX – a monthly hiring trend report by recruitment portal TimesJobs – noted that key industries and functional areas posted a significant rise in talent demand and contributed to this phenomenal rise of 8% in hiring activities in March 2018. Talent demand was highest for professionals with 10-20 years of experience. Industry-wise analysis: Construction sees maximum talent growth The construction sector in India registered 13% rise in hiring in March...

Varsha Prabhu, the winner of TechGig Geek Goddess 2018, challenged more than 68,000 ace coders and programmers to win the main title. UI theme winner Donna Joseph – who is a super coder – took on professional designers and clinched the crown from experts. TechGig Geek Goddess 2018 gives wings to unsung women coders by creating level playing field for all ambitious and talented techies irrespective of background, experience and age. Here are more details… New Delhi, March 13, 2018: "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today" – Malcolm X When Malcom X said that, he probably had foreseen the moments when simple girls, hailing from typical Indian middle-class families,...

March 12, 2018, New Delhi: Job growth has been consistently strong in recent months and February 2018 continued this trend with a spike of 3% in hiring activities. Compared to last year (between February 2017 and February 2018) this year has registered a 2% increase in overall talent demand. RecruiteX – a hiring trend report by recruitment portal TimesJobs – noted that with overall job market witnessed a rise of 3% in February 2018. The key industries and functional areas also posted significant rise in demand. Across experience segments, demand was highest for senior professionals with experience of over 20 years. Industry-wise analysis: Retail sees maximum growth The retail sector in India registered 13% rise in hiring in February 2018,...