Jobs

Poor management, workplace culture key reasons behind job switch: Report

Career decisions are not driven by salary alone; rather, factors like poor management or workplace culture also play a key role for employees considering a job change, a report said on Sunday. End-to-end workforce staffing and HR solutions provider Genius HRTech Limited's September 2026 report revealed that 47 per cent of respondents cited poor management or workplace culture as a key reason for considering a job change, while 30 per cent pointed to compensation below market expectations. The Genius HRTech report is based on inputs from 1,255 employees during September 1-30 across sectors, including Information Technology (IT), manufacturing, telecom, retail, finance and BFSI, FMCG and engineering, among others. Further, the report found that 39 per cent of respondents would be more likely to stay with their current employer if offered better management, a healthier workplace culture or greater flexibility.

AI gains may translate into income growth in 5 years for India: Orlik

Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist Tom Orlik said AI-driven productivity gains could add up to 0.9 percentage points to India's annual GDP growth

India's poverty rate seen falling by 2.1% to 12.1% by 2028: World Bank

Poverty reduction to slow despite gains in jobs, consumption, and social transfers

Best of BS Opinion: After trade policy clashes, is a capital war imminent?

From India's narrowing demographic window and Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns to capital-flow risks, Carrefour's return and AI's social costs, today's opinions examine long-term structural shifts

Odisha clears 19 projects worth ₹3,280 cr as emerging sectors gain ground

The 19 projects spanning GCCs, compressed biogas, technical textiles, tourism and manufacturing are expected to generate 10,661 jobs across 10 districts

AI expertise widens pay gap between core and support jobs, shows data

AI salary gap widens as shortage of specialised talent pushes pay for AI-core roles higher, TeamLease Digital report says

Coming up independently, nano GCCs make their mark in global industry

The number of nano global capability centres (GCCs) setting up operations in India independently, without assistance from service providers, has gone up consistently over the last few years

Best of BS Opinion: Durable growth is rarely built on a narrow base

Today's Best of BS Opinion weighs GCC expansion, liquor prohibition, jobs and growth, corporate India, and India's economic roadmap

Why are IITs restricting 22 companies from campus hiring?

More than 150 job offers made to IIT students graduating in 2026 were not honoured, prompting the All IITs Placement Committee to restrict 22 companies from campus hiring

Skilling programmes struggle to produce workplace-ready talent: Report

A Gi Group Holding report finds gaps in practical exposure, behavioural skills and workplace tools, with only a quarter of participants securing full-time jobs where they trained

Odisha clears industrial projects worth Rs 2.47 trillion at one go

Data centres, AI and power projects dominate Odisha's record investment pipeline; 27 projects across 15 districts involving Rs 2.47 trillion are expected to generate 50,162 jobs

India warns nationals against using Malaysia's visa-free entry to seek jobs

Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia have been advised that the 30-day visa-free facility is meant only for tourism and social visits

AI adoption driving hiring, but mostly for senior-level roles: Study

The number of employees in senior positions rose by 6.7% over five years at companies adopting AI, while junior employment declined 3% in the same period

Over 100,000 youth in UP to get govt jobs in next 6 months: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that over one lakh youth in the state would get government jobs within the next six months. While speaking at a function organised in Lucknow to distribute appointment letters to 818 candidates selected for various departmental posts by the UPPSC and UPSSSC, he claimed that the previous Samajwadi Party government appointed someone as chairman of the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) who was not eligible for the post. "To those who had created a mess regarding the distribution of appointment letters before 2017, I want to say this: Take note -- we are distributing appointment letters starting today, and over the next six months, we are going to provide government jobs to more than one lakh young people. Let them count; we will keep on delivering," Adityanath said. Criticising the SP, the chief minister said without naming anyone, "Such a person, who was not eligible for the post, was made the chairman of the UP PSC. The

Kuku Technologies plans 1,000 hires for AI-powered content production

The mobile-content company is building an AI-native production unit to cut costs and accelerate the creation of micro-dramas for India and global markets

India's battery industry to generate up to 2 mn jobs by FY30: Adecco India

The country's battery industry is expected to generate 1.5-2 million jobs by 2029-30 as it enters its most capital- and employment-intensive phase, evolving from an assembly-and import-dependent sector into a fully integrated cell-to-recycling industrial ecosystem, talent company Adecco India said. India's battery industry is moving from importing and assembling lithium-ion cells to manufacturing batteries domestically, spanning from cells to complete battery packs and recycling, Adecco India Director and Head of General Staffing Deepesh Gupta told PTI. The industry could create 1.5-2 million jobs by 2030, with about 25 per cent direct jobs and 75 per cent indirect jobs, with hiring expected to grow by 25-30 per cent annually, according to Adecco India. This insight about the battery industry by Adecco India is based on inputs from its over 30 client base in the country. Further, Adecco India revealed that recruitment in the industry will tilt toward more skilled professionals in .

Your Degree Isn’t Enough. Here’s What Employers Actually Want | Kumar Rajagopalan

Watch Kumar Rajagopalan, Vice President- Strategic Initiatives & Country Head, India at Dexian, break down what employers really want and which skills could matter most in the years ahead

Decentralise education, create jobs

India's young population can drive growth only if the government invests more in education

Datanomics: AI hiring rises in India, legislative mentions remain limited

India's AI hiring share has risen steadily, but limited legislative engagement and a market-driven talent ecosystem highlight gaps in policy and research

VB-G RAM-G's first month: Poor jobs data, but the story is more complex

July persondays fell sharply from MGNREGA levels, but the Centre cites sowing pauses, monsoon recovery and transition issues, while experts say one month is too early to judge