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India’s appraisal season is showing signs of renewed optimism as fresh data from major global professional services firms, Aon and EY, projects an average salary increase of 9.1% for 2026. This marks a slight but significant uptick from the 8.9% actual hike recorded in 2025, signaling a phase of stabilization and strategic talent investment in a […]
A groundbreaking report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has highlighted a staggering productivity gap in India’s labor market. It reveals that workers in India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) produce only 14% of the value added per worker compared to their counterparts in large firms. This massive disparity, driven largely by extreme informality, […]
Nearly 73% of Indian employers intend to hire freshers during the first half of 2026 (January–June), according to the latest TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report. This represents a 3% increase over the previous half-year, signaling a steady rebound in entry-level demand across the country. Retail and Tech Lead the Surge in Freshers Hiring The report highlights […]
Cognizant Technology Solutions is drawing significant attention this February as the global IT services major navigates a mix of strategic expansion, artificial intelligence investments, and workplace-related scrutiny that has sparked widespread industry discussion. In its recent disclosures, Cognizant flagged potential reputational risks associated with offshore outsourcing. The company noted that shifting public sentiment, evolving regulatory […]
A new landmark study released on February 14, 2026, by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and supported by OpenAI, suggests that India’s IT sector is successfully navigating the Generative AI (GenAI) transition. Contrary to global fears of mass layoffs, the report titled “AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different” […]
A new survey from the professional community app Blind has debunked the myth that “quiet quitting” and disengagement are exclusive to Gen Z. The study, conducted in late January 2026 among 1,677 Indian professionals, reveals that workers across all age groups—from Boomers to Gen Z—react to toxic workplaces with remarkably similar patterns of disengagement and burnout. The […]
The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on January 29, 2026, has identified flexible work models as a primary macroeconomic lever to boost India’s Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR). The report emphasizes that increasing female participation to 55% by 2050 is essential for India to sustain its high GDP growth trajectory and achieve its […]
Hiring trends among India’s largest IT services companies remain resilient in the current financial year, even as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) continues its large-scale restructuring exercise. Data compiled by media reports shows that the top six IT firms together shed fewer than 1,500 jobs on a net basis in the first nine months of FY26, […]
S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has projected a seismic shift in India’s employment landscape, stating that Artificial Intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing are set to create 4 million (40 lakh) new jobs by 2030. This transition marks a pivot from traditional labor-intensive roles to high-value, tech-first positions. The Great Skill […]
A new report reveals that 22 CEO/MD exits occurred within Nifty-100 companies during 2025, a nearly 150% jump compared to the nine departures recorded in 2024. This unprecedented turnover indicates a massive leadership churn as boards grow increasingly impatient with traditional growth models. Nifty-100 Leadership Churn by Numbers According to data compiled by primeinfobase.com and executive search firms, […]
A significant transformation is sweeping through India’s blue-collar and gray-collar job markets as employers increasingly prioritize practical skills and vocational certifications over traditional formal degrees. According to the ‘Blue-Collar Hiring Trends Report 2026’, the industry is witnessing a “skill-first” revolution driven by the rapid automation of logistics, manufacturing, and quick-commerce sectors. Blue-Collar Hiring Trends: The Decline […]
A major structural shift in the global technology workforce is underway as Big Tech firms accelerate hiring in India amidst ongoing mass layoffs in the United States. According to a comprehensive survey released on January 14, 2026, by Blind, an anonymous community for verified professionals, over half of the industry’s workforce expects a surge in Indian hiring […]
