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Amid global layoff, Google may rejig roles in Bengaluru, Hyderabad offices

May also shift some employees to more revenue-generating projects

Parliamentary panel recommends independent survey, revamp of MGNREGS

An independent survey of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) should be held to assess its effectiveness, a Parliamentary panel has suggested, stressing on revamping the scheme keeping in view emerging challenges. In a report tabled in Parliament during the last week of the recently concluded Budget Session, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj have recommended increasing the number of days of work under the scheme to 150 from the current 100, and also suggested that wages be increased to at least Rs 400 per day. The panel, which has been expressing concern over stagnation in allocation to the flagship rural employment scheme, has also stressed on social audits to ensure its proper implementation. "The committee believes that a comprehensive national survey should be conducted to assess the effectiveness of MGNREGS," the panel headed by Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, said. It said the survey should focu

'Another jumla': Rahul slams PM Modi over Employment Linked Incentive plan

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government's 'Employment Linked Incentive' scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said while he creates new slogans everyday, the youth are still waiting for real opportunities, and asked if it was "just another jumla". The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said that after the 2024 election, PM Modi announced the "Employment Linked Incentive" scheme with much fanfare, promising to provide employment to our youth. "It's been nearly a year since announcing the scheme, the government hasn't even defined it, and has returned the Rs 10,000 crores allotted to it. This shows how serious the PM is about unemployment," he alleged without elaborating the claim. There was no immediate response from the government on it. Gandhi said jobs can't be created by focusing only on large corporates, promoting cronies over fair-play businesses, prioritising assembly over production, and disregarding India's indigenous skills. "The way to crea

Unemployment rate dips marginally to 4.9% in 2024, shows govt survey

Unemployment rate among persons of 15 years or above slipped to 4.9 per cent in calendar year 2024 from 5 per cent in the previous year, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released on Wednesday. In rural areas, there is a marginal decline in overall unemployment (4.3 per cent to 4.2 per cent), with slight reductions for both men and women, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said in a release. Urban male unemployment rose (6.0 per cent to 6.1 per cent), but female unemployment declined (8.9 per cent to 8.2 per cent), keeping the overall urban rate stable at 6.7 per cent. At all-India level, unemployment saw a minor drop (5.0 per cent to 4.9 per cent), suggesting slight improvements in employment opportunities, it stated. It also stated that decline in unpaid helpers in household enterprises seems to have contributed to the drop in WPR (workers population ratio) as well as LFPR (labour force participation ratio) among rural females, as the ...

India's employment outlook rises 43% in Q2 2025: ManpowerGroup survey

Indian employers continued to report strong hiring intentions globally in the second quarter of this calendar year, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 43 per cent, a survey said on Tuesday. India continues to lead the global Net Employment Outlook (43 per cent), exceeding the global average by 18 points for the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is based on inputs from 40,413 employers across 42 countries, including 3,000 head hunters across different regions of India from January 2-31, 2025. The survey revealed that 55 per cent of employers intended to hire, 12 per cent foresee a decrease, 29 per cent do not expect any change in their workforce, and 4 per cent are unsure. Information Technology (55 per cent), Industrial and Materials (48 per cent), Health Care and Life Sciences (42 per cent), Transport and Logistics and Automotive (40 per cent) and Communication Services (38 per .

Man earning Rs 82,000 a month says it's not enough, sparks online debate

Reddit users are debating how much money is necessary to live comfortably in a small town after an Indian man posted that he needed a second job despite earning Rs 82,000

MGNREGA work demand remains higher for the fourth straight month

Meanwhile, available funds for the scheme seems to be falling short of the expenditure and as on March 3, a negative net balance of Rs 18,681.24 crore is reflected in the books

Statsguru: Youth employability declines amid looming AI disruption

The unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above with graduate-level education has dropped over the years in both rural and urban areas

Hiring sentiment to rebound in H1 2025 after a lull, IT jobs in focus

However, talent retention remains a major concern, as 42 per cent of companies foresee the highest attrition rates within IT roles

'AI cannot eliminate an entire occupation', say experts on future of jobs

AI will augment jobs rather than replace them, say experts at BS Manthan, highlighting the need for upskilling and policy support to maximise productivity and employment growth

BS Manthan: Can India's upskilling push secure its job market future?

Industry leaders will explore the challenges and opportunities in job market, assessing if India can emerge as a global leader by 2030 through AI, upskilling, and digital innovation

75% men, 25% women participate in employment related activities in 2024

The participation of males and females in the 15-59 year age group in employment and related activities in a day increased to 75 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, from 70.9 per cent and 21.8 per cent in 2019, according to a government survey on time use. The National Statistics Office (NSO) conducted the first all-India Time Use Survey (TUS) during January December 2019, a statistics ministry statement said. According to the statement, the present survey conducted during January December 2024 is the second such all-India survey. Time Use Survey (TUS) provides a framework for measuring time dispositions by the population on different activities. It is an important source of information about the activities that are performed by the population and the time duration for which such activities are performed. The findings of the 2024 survey revealed that 75 per cent of the males and 25 per cent of the females in the 15-59-year age group participated in employment and related ...

Gurgaon employee fired within 20 days for 'tea breaks,' 'leaving on time'

20 days after starting work at a startup, a Gurugram employee was fired for allegedly having an 'attitude problem' and for 'leaving on time' and having tea breaks with coworkers

Urban youth unemployment rate up in 4 states and 2 UTs: PLFS data

On the other hand, the unemployment rate among urban youth declined in five major states. These are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Kerala

Labour ministry ropes in 'APNA', to list 1 mn jobs annually on NCS portal

The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Tuesday said it has inked an initial pact with recruitment platform APNA, a move that will bring 10 lakh jobs annually to the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The NCS portal serves as a vital bridge between jobseekers and employers, with over 40 lakh registered employers and 4.40 crore vacancies mobilised since its launch, a labour ministry statement said. At any given time, nearly 10 lakh vacancies are available, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities, it stated. According to the statement, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) has signed an MoU with APNA, one of India's leading job recruitment platforms. The partnership will bring over 10 lakh job opportunities annually to the NCS portal, strengthening domestic employment avenues, as per the statement. This collaboration marks a significant step in bridging the gap between talent and employment, fostering economic growth and workforce development in India, it added.

Sunrise sectors drive India's apprenticeship growth to record high: Report

Industries at the forefront of technological and economic transformation are increasingly turning to apprenticeships to build a skilled workforce, according to the latest Apprenticeship Outlook Report

Welfare scheme benefits causing labour shortages in construction: L&T MD

Addressing the CII Mystic South Global Linkages Summit, L&T's MD noted that despite the crucial role of construction in national development, the industry is struggling due to a lack of workforce

BlackRock to hire 1,200 employees in India to expand AI and support hubs

The world's largest asset manager is particularly looking for engineers and data experts to support its AI capabilities and expand its iHubs

Budget 2025: Internship scheme gets massive fund infusion, to see changes

Based on inputs from the pilot project, government is likely to introduce some tweaks to the programme to make it more viable for applicants and industry, besides raising awareness about the scheme

White-collar hiring up 4% in Jan, driven by FMCG, pharma, insurance sectors

White-collar hiring activities in January witnessed 4 per cent growth driven by traditional sectors, including FMCG, pharma and insurance, according to a report released on Monday. "In 2024, January had greeted us with a disappointing 11 per cent de-growth in hiring. In contrast, 2025 seems to have started on a positive note. The 4 per cent hiring growth is tempered as IT recovery settles in, however, strong growth in most core sectors, including FMCG, pharma, insurance and hospitality is a good sign and augurs well for a cracking 2025 in terms of white collar hiring," Naukri Chief Business Officer Pawan Goyal said in a statement quoting NaukriJobSpeak Index. The report revealed a steady hiring environment with strong performances in core sectors like FMCG (16 per cent), insurance (15 per cent), and pharma (11 per cent), and hospitality by 8 per cent, while IT hiring remained flattish, the report added. The Naukri JobSpeak is a monthly index representing the Indian job market and ..