Employment: News

Hiring, hikes finally set to improve after demonetization lull

There's good news for employees. The lull in the job sector post demonetization has finally started on an upward trend and is set to continue on the path in 2018.

What is the status of placements at IITs this year?

With the placement season on at the Indian Institutes of Technology, international firms are reportedly in an "aggressive recruitment mode", intensifying the war for talent at the premier engineering institutes.

IIT placements: Many offers over Rs. 1cr from top companies

EPF cover salary limit to be increased to Rs. 21,000

Microsoft, Uber and more lure IITians with massive packages

If reports are to be believed, this year's placement session at the IITs is going to see intense competition among top companies for winning over the best talents.

Amazon v/s Flipkart: Which company do students prefer for campus-recruitment?

Amazon India and Flipkart are not only fighting for e-commerce sales but also for campus recruitment in the country.

After one-year ban by IITs, companies shun "startup" tag

A year after the IITs barred startups from its campus placements, new companies seem to be ever-wary of being labeled one.

Apple to scout for talent at IIT-Bombay this year

2017 will be remembered as the year Apple made inroads into India's campus placements. One of their halts would be at the International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad (IIIT-H).

Did you know interest on PF post employment is taxable?

Whether you have resigned, retired or were fired, interest on your provident fund account is taxable in the year of credit after employment.

First time ever, Mumbai Fire brigade hires 97 women

In a remarkable move, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has recruited 97 fire-women from rural parts of Maharashtra, including Sinnar in Nashik district, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, etc.

Telecom mass layoffs: 75,000 employees lost jobs in one year

Thousands of people working in India's telecom industry are grappling with massive job losses. The sector lost a fourth of its three-lakh workforce in the last 12 months.

Apple to hire techies from Indian colleges, for first time

In a first, Apple is set to come to an Indian college campus to hire talent. It will start with the International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad (IIIT-H).

Delhi workers get more wages but less offs: Report

India scored a major win in the World Bank's latest Ease of Doing Business report: it jumped 30 spots to 100th, the highest jump this time among all nations.

This Japanese firm gives extra paid leaves to non-smoking workers

A Japanese firm has done what the biggest of nations have failed to accomplish - effectively discourage its people from smoking.

Railways to invest $150 billion and create a million jobs

Railway minister Piyush Goyal, who took over in August after a cabinet reshuffle, said that the Indian Railways would invest $150 billion and create one million jobs over the next five years.

All students of IIM-Kozhikode placed within four days

It's raining good news at IIM-Kozhikode. The recently-concluded placements of the 21st batch have been the most impressive so far.

Japan to provide on-the-job training to three lakh Indian youths

India has said it will send three lakh youths to Japan for on-the-job training of three-five years as part of the government's skill development program.

Former PM Cameron takes first regular job after leaving office

Former British PM David Cameron is now officially employed with electronic payments firm First Data Corporation, his first major stint in the private sector after leaving office.

A $3 million pay package is waiting for you

Most of us have come across versions of this unique statement spewed by HRs after job interviews. "We love you, we want to hire you but we don't want to spend more than XYZ amount for this post."

Google sued over sexual discrimination by 3 female ex-employees

Three female former Google employees have sued the tech giant, accusing it of paying women less than men for comparable work.

The first time in years, median salary at IIT-B drops

For the first time in six years, median salary offered during campus placements at the prestigious IIT-Bombay has dropped.

Infosys to recruit 6,000 techies annually for next 2 years

Despite Vishal Sikka's resignation and turbulence over clashes between board members and founders over corporate governance issues, Infosys has announced that it will continue to recruit 6,000 employees per annum for the next two years.

UIDAI is inviting applications from young engineers for several vacancies

Young engineers looking for a job have an exciting opportunity: the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory authority behind one of the world's largest biometric systems, is inviting applications for several vacancies.

Saudi Arabia: 'Saudisation' may affect opportunities for Indians

Indian migrants are likely to be hit by Saudi Arabia's revised 'Nitaqat' scheme, which aims to provide more employment opportunities for Saudi nationals.

Apple hides 'secret' job, to attract the best talent!

It's an open secret. Crack it and you have a lucrative job waiting for you at one of the biggest tech firms in the world.

NASA now hiring someone to protect Earth from alien invasion!

Have you always wanted to be an apocalyptic hero? Do you have what it takes to be the protector of mankind during an alien invasion?

"Are you a virgin?" Asks Bihar's IGIMS in employment form

It is not uncommon for employers to ask applicants questions about their education, experience, and a few personal details.

NSSO findings: Jobs in the unorganized sector are drying up

According to findings of a 2015-2016 NSSO survey, employment in India's unorganized sector is stagnating despite rising incomes.

Google brings Hire to smoothen the recruiting process of businesses

After launching Google for Jobs and the job search feature to help prospective employees to find the right job, the online giant Google has now announced a new service called Hire.

US job growth see better than expected growth, wages lag

The US economy added 222,000 jobs in June, according to the US Department of Labor.

Indian Embassy in UAE prevents fake job offers to Indians

India's Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri said that in last six months over 700 fake job offers have been made to Indians in the UAE which have been thwarted by the Indian embassy.

SC: Jobs secured through fake caste certificates invalid

In a major judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the admissions and jobs would be considered invalid, if they have been secured under fake caste certificates.

"Blind hiring" to tackle South Korea's preferential job market

Sadly, there are still some sectors in India where one's personal connection takes precedence over capabilities.

GST rollout: Job market expects 1 lakh immediate openings

India's job sector is eagerly awaiting the GST (Goods and Services Tax) rollout as it expects the tax regime to usher in fresh employment opportunities.

Hiring trends in India for 2017-2018

While the MyHiringClub.com and JobPortal.co.in Employment Trend Survey (MJETS) 2017 forecasted the creation of 8.75 lakh jobs in 2017 in the formal sector in the wake of the demonetization, the Employment Outlook Report by Teamlease has shown subdued drives for hiring in the first half of FY 2017-2018.

Modi to review infra project status following job creation criticism

PM Narendra Modi will be reviewing the progress of infrastructure projects undertaken over the past two years later this month in a meeting with the nation's top bureaucrats.

Soon, Dial 100 for appointment with Bengaluru police officers

Residents of Bengaluru will soon be able to dial 100 for setting up appointments with police officers at local police stations for verification or filing of non-emergency complaints.

100 students from Odisha offered fake jobs

Over 100 students from SOA University in Odisha were defrauded in their campus placements, after the companies that apparently hired them said they were not part of campus recruitment at the university.

Modi asks data on employment-generated to silence opposition claims

In a move to counter criticism from the opposition, the NDA government has asked all the ministries and departments to collate data on the amount of employment, both direct and indirect, it has generated via central schemes during three years of its regime.