Page 16 - Jobs

Labour ministry to come up with quarterly job survey on organised sector

One on unorganised sector to come by April; four more surveys to follow

Rohtak firm goes to HC against Haryana law reserving pvt jobs for locals

Govt step is against the constitution says, petition likely to be heard next week

Reservations about quotas

They can be self-defeating in the new economic paradigm

Haryana's myopic law

The impact of jobs for locals will not be limited to the state

Return to a declining gradient

The small fall in the unemployed we see does not imply that more people got employment

The skills India needs

Excessive centralisation of skilling programmes may hinder the ability of training institutions to effectively respond to Indian market requirements

Net payroll addition cruises after falling for two months, shows data

Net payroll addition rose to 12.5 trillion in December from 8.7 trillion in the previous month

Launch urban employment guarantee scheme, Jean Dreze tells Centre

Drze said and explained that under the scheme the government should issue job stamps to the employers instead of providing funds in cash in order to eliminate corruption in the form of ghost employee

How will we give jobs? PM Modi's strong pitch for privatisation

India to see marginal hike in average salary to 6.4% in 2021: Survey

Salaries in India are projected to rise by an average of 6.4 per cent in 2021, marginally higher than the average actual increase of 5.9 per cent in 2020, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey. According to Willis Towers Watson's latest Salary Budget Planning Survey report, an average salary increase of 6.4 per cent in 2021 translates to a median increase of 7 per cent. "As companies in India respond to the economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis, there is an increased optimism on business recovery, but it is yet to translate into the salary increment budget," said Rajul Mathur, Consulting Head Talent & Rewards, Willis Towers Watson India. Mathur further said that with compensation budgets lower than previous years, companies are likely to prioritise allocation towards protecting critical and high skilled talent. "Through 2021, we can continue to expect greater emphasis on pay for performance and pay linked to business output," Mathur said. As per the survey, on ...

Europe hiring by IT firms set to go up with deal wins on the rise

TCS to hire 1,500 employees in UK; with large deals coming from Europe headcount will go up, say analyst

Job postings in cybersecurity domain rise 16% in January: Report

As more and more companies have adopted online medium of doing business, there is a spurt in job postings for cybersecurity domain rising 16 per cent y-o-y in January, according to a report.

US employment growth likely rebounded; more government money still needed

President Joe Biden is pushing the U.S. Congress to pass a $1.9 trillion recovery plan, which has been met with resistance from mostly Republican lawmakers

Reliance deal will save jobs of 25,000 employees: Future Retail lawyer

The Delhi High Court is hearing the appeal filed by Future Retail Limited (FRL) against the Court's order passed earlier this week

3 in 4 Indian professionals to actively look for new job in 2021: LinkedIn

The job market is set to become more competitive this year as three in four Indian professionals are likely to consider changing jobs or actively look for a new roles in the next 12 months

Three in four Indians to seek jobs in 2021, reveals LinkedIn survey

LinkedIn also released a new list of "Jobs on the Rise" in India to empower professionals with critical insights about the dynamic employment scenario in the country

Priority & challenge of Budget 2021: Job-creation, boosting consumption

Looking at the announcements, the perception is one of a choice made towards efficiency and pragmatism rather than aiming for the spectacular

Localisation strategy for jobs would help address protectionism: Nilekani

He said the strategy for the companies is to be an active player in every market that they operate and have an articulation of partnership with that country and which reflects its priorities

In fight for Bengal's vote, debate on state's economy goes beyond Singur

With Assembly elections looming, the Trinamool Congress is highlighting its industry-friendly tag as the Bharatiya Janata Party vows to transform the state into an investment paradise

Statsguru: Recovery uneven, but upturns expected in banking, construction

Construction may grow at 4.4 per cent in H2 - significantly better compared to other major sectors. If this really happens, it could help reverse the job losses in the informal sector to some extent