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Updated on: Mar 2025
IT Sector Rebounds: Freshers Hiring Intent Rises to 74% in India
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IT Sector Rebounds: Freshers Hiring Intent Rises to 74% in India

The latest report from TeamLease EdTech reveals a significant surge in the intent to hire freshers esp in IT sector in India. This figure has risen to an impressive 74% for the first half of 2025. This marks a notable increase from previous periods and highlights the growing demand for young talent across various industries. […]

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Unemployment Rate Declines Slightly to 6.4% in Urban Areas
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Unemployment Rate Declines Slightly to 6.4% in Urban Areas

The unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above in urban areas has dipped marginally to 6.4% in the October-December quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). This slight decrease from the previous quarter’s 6.5% reflects a steady trend in the labor market, as highlighted in […]

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Deloitte Report: India’s Growing Role in Global Outsourcing
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Deloitte Report: India’s Growing Role in Global Outsourcing

A recent Deloitte report titled “The outsourcing compass: Decoding strategies of today” reveals that India’s outsourcing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. According to the report, about 81 percent of organisations plan to increase their outsourcing efforts over the next three to five years. This shift is driven by the increasing need for technological advancements, […]

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Ernst & Young: Gen AI to Boost India’s Productivity 37% by 2030
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Ernst & Young: Gen AI to Boost India’s Productivity 37% by 2030

According to Ernst & Young (EY) India report, use of Gen AI can boost retail productivity by 35 to 37 per cent within the next five years. The report titled ‘How much productivity can Generative AI (Gen AI) unlock in India? The AIdea of India: 2025′ adds that the Gen AI will revolutionise insights-driven pricing, […]

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Indian Workforce Confident AI Skills Will Boost Their Careers
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Indian Workforce Confident AI Skills Will Boost Their Careers

A recent report has revealed that 94% of India’s workforce believes acquiring AI skills will significantly enhance their career prospects. This finding underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the modern workplace and reflects the shifting dynamics of the country’s labor market as digital transformation accelerates. The report, which surveyed thousands of professionals across […]

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Economic Survey 2024-25: Growth, Jobs, and AI Woes in Focus
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Economic Survey 2024-25: Growth, Jobs, and AI Woes in Focus

Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 31, 2025, projects India’s GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) to be between 6.3% and 6.8%. This forecast aligns with the International Monetary Fund’s projection of 6.5% but is slightly lower than the World Bank’s estimate of 6.7%. The survey highlights that […]

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CEEW Study Projects 10 Lakh Green Jobs in Odisha by 2030
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CEEW Study Projects 10 Lakh Green Jobs in Odisha by 2030

A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) reveals that Odisha has the potential to create approximately 10 lakh new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across three green sectors by 2030. The study was unveiled at the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave’ held in Bhubaneswar. CEEW Report: Key Findings The […]

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What’s the future of remote work across sectors- HR Experts
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What’s the future of remote work across sectors- HR Experts

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring all federal employees to return to in-person work full-time. This decision marks the end of widespread remote work arrangements in the federal workforce. While the order directly impacts government employees, it may also influence broader workplace trends, particularly in sectors that have embraced […]

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Q3FY25 Analysis and Impact of Trump 2.0 on India’s IT Industry
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Q3FY25 Analysis and Impact of Trump 2.0 on India’s IT Industry

In a recent conversation with SightsInPlus Editor-In-Chief Romesh Srivastava and Milind Mutalik, Former Chief People Officer at Accolite Digital analyzed the Q3FY25 results of Indian IT companies and also discussed the Impact of the new USA Government, Trump 2.0. Q3FY25 Results of Indian IT companies Historically, the third quarter sees furloughs and resignations, balancing with […]

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Survey Reveals Talent Shortage in India, Causing Cautious Hiring
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Survey Reveals Talent Shortage in India, Causing Cautious Hiring

Employers in India are bracing for cautious hiring in the first quarter of 2025 due to ongoing talent shortages, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey. Despite the highest hiring demand globally, 80% of employers in India are struggling to find the right talent. This trend has persisted since 2022 and is more than […]

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India Takes the Lead in Global Workplace Digital Transformation
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India Takes the Lead in Global Workplace Digital Transformation

India has emerged as a global leader in workplace digital transformation, according to a recent report by Zoho Workplace. The report highlights India’s significant progress in adopting digital tools and processes, surpassing both developed nations and the global average. India’s digital transformation maturity score stands at 64.6%, higher than the global average of 62.3%. This […]

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