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India will need to find jobs for additional 90 mn, says McKinsey report
The figures do not include 55 million women who may come back to the labour force to "partially correct the historical underrepresentation"
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More employees being rated poorly as firms cut back on increments: Survey
Only four in 10 companies ready for give staff a pay hike, says Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India
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Realme to expand workforce in India by Dec, plans to sell 30 mn phones
The company has also set a target to sell 30 million smartphones and 8 million artificial intelligence-based devices in this calendar year, the official said
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Uncertain future haunts most citizens amid Covid-19 pandemic: EY survey
From seasoned professionals to students and amateurs, a majority of them are trying to adapt to the new normal
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Confidence of professionals on steady rise as lockdown eases: Survey
The LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index shows that India's overall confidence is on a steady rise, with a composite score of 53, up from 50 in the June 15-28 survey
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India could pioneer the 'Thrust and Shield' in dealing with Covid-19
Those under 50 could "thrust" their way back from social distancing - no partying, no festivals, just a sober return to work - and "shield" the elderly, vulnerable and those particularly at risk
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A May Day minus the solidarity march in India as lockdown plays spoilsport
This is the first time in about five decades that workers have not been able to exhibit a show of unanimity
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25% retailers may be out of biz after lockdown if govt doesn't help: Study
Firms may have to sack 20% of workforce, says study by retailers' association
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How ready is India Inc to support gig economy? Here's what a survey says
Flexibility, inclusive culture and technology will become increasingly important as the workforce moves towards the future
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International Labour Day: Profiling the Indian workforce
The Indian economy is led by the services sector, but the workforce composition is still led by agriculture
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A majority of Indian workforce prefers to be entrepreneurs, says survey
Vantage point: Insights from cutting-edge research
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