Author: Manisha Bajaj

With a number of people working from home or hybrid, it is important for leaders to brush up their leadership skills to be able to manage their subordinates without any hindrance. Furthermore, inclusivity is a big part of workplaces now and so, good leaders develop soft skills such as empathy, humility etc. Read about it here.   Source: Forbes 

If working internationally has been a dream of yours, here’s an update. International giants like the Barclays and Mckinsey are hiring techies in India. You can check out the positions here. Also, remember to upskill yourself to get a better chance at getting hired. To look at your upskilling option, check out Exalt.club’s blog section.   Source: Techgig 

Tech giants are acknowledging employees to work from the officer instance, giants like TCS and Wipro follow a WFO regime to encourage their employees to focus on the company’s work. While an open debate about WFO or WFH is on, read here to understand what you can expect from the future.   Source: Techgig 

Gurnani, CEO of Tech Mahindra speaks up about moonlighting. Expressing that if the employee wishes to take up work outside of work, they are just adding up to their resume. However, the company is working in progress to put together brand guidelines to work externally. Further, she adds that if the employee wishes to take up extra work, they must first get it approved and also, follow the set guid...

According to the Employment Outlook Report, hiring across the manufacturing sectors has witnessed a rise from 61% to 65%. Furthermore, it’s further expected to grow. If you are interested in manufacturing, this is the best time to look at a career switch to manufacturing. Read more about it here.   Source: Economic Times 

According to Better Place’s Frontline Index Report 2022, 8 million frontline jobs were created in India in FY 2022. In this research, a comparison between 2020 and 2022 is included. The states with the largest demand and supply for frontline employees in India are Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. These states account for 60% of all frontline workers, and they...

According to a recent Gallup survey, employee disengagement is indeed on the rise, and the trend of quiet quitting is now in “crisis.” This entails that they perform only the bare minimum of tasks and are emotionally unattached to their employment. Whether or not individuals are significantly less satisfied with their jobs than they previously were, it makes logical that the idea of qu...

According to Technavio, the Artificial Intelligence Market in the Education Sector is projected to increase by USD 374.3 million over 2021 and 2026 at a CAGR of 48.15%. Security and privacy concerns will hinder market participants’ expansion while the rising demand for ITS will present enormous growth prospects. Technavio uses analysis, synthesis, and summarization of data from various sourc...

As inflation batters the economy, a surge in unemployment won’t likely be terrible news for people. Perhaps employees who have been laid off might have an edge in an industry where demand is still outrunning supply.  In August, the unemployment rate was 3.7%, one of the lowest levels in twenty years. Although some major businesses like Goldman Sachs are believed to lay off hundreds of employ...

As per NITI Aayog research titled ‘India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy’, 2020-21, India is home to 7.7 million gig workers. By 2029–2030, it is anticipated to grow to 23.5 million, becoming a significant portion of the Indian workforce. Even though there are a high number of gig employees, upskilling of gig workers remains a concern. The cultivation of 21st-century skills, i...

India saw a flattened rate of 3% in hiring in August as compared to last year. Amidst fears of recession and inflation in the country, companies are being cautious in filling new roles. The report released by Monster.com states that the country will soon witness a rebound in the job section during the ongoing festival season. CEO of Monster.com, Shekhar Garisa had this to say, “India continues on ...