Job Market

Jobs Biggest Thing Bothering Us, Says Indian Industry Body

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 6, 2019

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday expressed concern on the country's job market amid growing challenges of making a generation employment-ready.

Need To Do Away With Sub-Optimal Performance In Education: Vice President

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday February 10, 2019

We need to do away with our sub-optimal performance in education if we are to avoid becoming irrelevant in the fast-changing landscape of the jobs market, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday.

70% Indians Confident About Finding Better Opportunities: LinkedIn

Jobs | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 29, 2018

Despite concerns over a "difficult jobs market", 70 per cent of people in India are confident of finding better opportunities next year, according to a LinkedIn survey on Wednesday.

Opinion: Machines Are Coming for India's Unwanted Jobs

Business | Anjani Trivedi, Bloomberg Opinion | Thursday September 27, 2018

Automation will double over the next three years in Indian factories, according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson.

Nearly 1.2 Crore Jobs Created In 10 Months: Central Statistics Office

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 25, 2018

Nearly 1.2 crore jobs were created in the country in the 10-month period till June this year, as per a Central Statistics Office or CSO report.

US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday August 2, 2018

The Fed said economic growth has been rising strongly and the job market has continued to strengthen while inflation has remained near the central bank's 2 per cent target since its last policy meeting in June, when it raised rates.

India's Job Market Stagnant Despite Fastest Growth: Report

India News | Ronojoy Mazumdar, Bloomberg | Tuesday June 12, 2018

Hiring in India's formal job market remained stagnant even as growth accelerated at the fastest pace among the world's biggest economies.

"No Evidence Of Economy Overheating," Says US Central Bank Chief

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 2, 2018

The US economy is showing no signs of overheating, so the job market can continue to tighten without generating troubling inflation, US central bank chief Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Senior Level Job Candidates Look For 20-40% Hike, Finds Survey

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 7, 2018

Salaries and benefits have become the biggest challenge for recruiters, according to CIEL Works 2018.

For Migrant Workers In Kerala, Job Market Still Remains Weak

Business | Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday January 30, 2018

Growth improved to 6.3% in September quarter, but is still below the rate needed to generate employment for one million people entering the workforce every month.

PM Modi Faces Deepening Discontent Over India's Slowdown

India News | Vrishti Beniwal, Bibhudatta Pradhan, Bloomberg | Thursday October 12, 2017

For the first time in his three-and-a-half year rule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing sustained discontent over his economic policies as growth slows, job losses mount and distressed farmers protest.

PM Modi's Jobs Problem Is Growing, Government Remains Optimistic

Business | Jeanette Rodrigues, Bloomberg | Friday September 22, 2017

The jobs market has been slugged by last November's shock cash ban and July's imposition of the national goods and services tax or GST.

This Is The Most Sought After Profession In Indian Job Market: Report

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Software developer roles have the highest demand followed by sales and customer service roles.

India Inc. Is Optimistic Of A Recovery In Job Market; Here's Why

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday September 18, 2017

5,005 employers forecast an increase in staffing levels in the coming months, a survey said.

Young India Set To Replace China As Growth Engine Of Asia: Report

India News | Michael Heath, Bloomberg | Monday September 18, 2017

India is poised to emerge as an economic superpower, driven in part by its young population, while China and the Asian Tigers age rapidly, according to Deloitte LLP.