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Verint to increase India workforce to 1k by FY26 end, hire in R&D roles

A majority of these hires will be in engineering, data sciences, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud operations, the company's global chief technology officer said

40% rural youth struggle for jobs over lack of skills, language proficiency

Around 40 per cent of rural youth struggle to secure employment mainly due to lack of skills and language proficiency, stated a report by business process management company Vertex Global Services. One of the most significant barriers identified in a survey is the language proficiency gap, which particularly affects rural youth, the report said. The survey, which gathered insights from 1,200 youths and working individuals across five states - Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh - paints a clear picture of the potential for positive change, it said. The survey said that 33 per cent of the respondents highlighted the challenge of limited job opportunities in their region. This is compelling the youth to migrate from rural regions to urban centres in search of enhanced training and industry exposure as well as higher-paying jobs, it stated. About 27 per cent of respondents underscored financial constraints as one of the major challenges in securing good job ..

GCCs expected to create 425,000 to 450,000 jobs this year, says report

Most of the hiring will be for entry-level talent, with demand for skills in customer experience and support services (17 per cent), cybersecurity and data protection (17 per cent)

Delhi voters seek action on daily issues like sanitation, jobs, inflation

Delhiites on Wednesday exercised their right to vote while expressing concerns about key issues such as civic amenities, employment opportunities, and inflation -- matters which directly impact their daily lives. Basin (67), a resident of Kalkaji, said he was voting in the hope of improving the entire constituency. "I am here to vote against corruption and poor sanitation. The issues don't need to be highlightedjust look at the roads. When you step out of the house, you can clearly see all the sanitation problems. The entire constituency needs cleanliness. The roads are there, but they're broken and congested. Similarly, the drainage and sewage systems are open," he stated. Polling, which began at 7 am, is underway at 13,766 stations across Delhi's 70 constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates. It will continue until 6 pm. Damodar Kumar (50), a motorcycle garage owner and resident of Okhla, said the maintenance of public washrooms is poor and open drains also trouble the .

LinkedIn to tell job seekers how likely they are to get a response

Three of the biggest job search sites - LinkedIn, Indeed and Greenhouse - have put tools in place to highlight which companies frequently respond to applicants in a timely manner

Infosys to expand Pocharam Campus, creating 17,000 new jobs in Telangana

Infosys, which already employs over 35,000 people at its Pocharam campus, aims to complete the first phase of the expansion within 2-3 years

81% companies back PM's internship scheme: Teamlease Edtech survey

Flag concerns around finding interns with the right skillset

AI set to reshape 38 mn jobs in India by 2030, boost productivity: EY

EY's analysis of over 10,000 tasks across industries highlights varying productivity gains across sectors

Budgeting in the time of Trump: Balancing growth, jobs, and governance

The government must focus on improving governance and performance at PSUs and public sector banks (PSBs)

Farm workers, drivers largest growing jobs; cashiers most declining: Study

Farm workers and drivers will figure among the fastest growing jobs over the next five years, while roles of cashiers and ticket clerks will see the largest decline, a new study showed on Wednesday. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) also said that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced, resulting in 78 million net new jobs. The report, released days before the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos from January 20-25, said that job disruption will equate to 22 per cent of jobs by 2030. Technological advancements, demographic shifts, geoeconomic tensions, and economic pressures are the key drivers of these changes, reshaping industries and professions worldwide. Drawing on data from over 1,000 companies, the study found that the skills gap continues to be the most significant barrier to business transformation today. Nearly 40 per cent of skills required on the job are set to change, and 63 per cent of employ

172 mn jobs created during 2014-24; 46 mn in FY24: Mansukh Mandaviya

He also highlighted that there has been tremendous growth in youth employment and a reduction in unemployment rates, as evidenced by the latest PLFS

Key Financial Planning Tips Before Starting Your Career

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Harsh Gahlaut, Founder & CEO of FinEdge, shares expert advice on launching businesses, managing global teams, and mastering personal finance.

Jobs, farm productivity, infra funds figure at PM's meeting with economists

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. The Prime Minister on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts at NITI Aayog to hear their views and suggestions for the upcoming Budget. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on February 1, 2025. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister emphasised that Viksit Bharat can be achieved through a fundamental change in mindset, which is focused towards making India developed by 2047. The participants shared their views on several issues, including navigating challenges posed by global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, strategies to enhance employment particularly among the youth, and create sustainable job opportunities across ...

More jobs soon: Indian startups to boost hiring in 2025

After a tough period of layoffs, Indian startups are gearing up to ramp up hiring as the funding environment improves. According to a report, staffing firms expect a 20-30% hiring boost by 2025.

89% of GenZ feel AI training can fetch better salaries, shows data

Another major takeaway from Unstop's report is the growing disparity between academic preparation and corporate expectations

Lead like a Boss: How to Unlock Career & Leadership Potential

Manager’s Mantra presents an insightful conversation with Meena Bahl Kapoor, Founder & CEO of Astroyogi and Co-founder of OyeHelp Technologies.

Fidelity International announces India appointments, Jetly to lead tech ops

Upasna Nischal to be India site head

GIC Recruitment 2024: Notification out for 110 Assistant Manager posts

GIC has begun the registration for 110 Assistant Manager (scale 1 officer) posts. Graduates and postgraduates can register for these posts at gicre.in. The deadline of the application is Dec 19

India's gig economy may add 90 million jobs, contribute 1.25% to GDP

Forum for Progressive Gig Workers' report says this market is expected to expand at 17% CAGR to reach a gross volume of $455 bn by year-end

Entry-level workforce across key sectors to earn better salaries: Report

Entry-level jobs, which were witnessing a slowdown, are getting a boost as freshers are offered competitive salaries across key sectors, led by Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and non-tech sectors, a report said on Thursday. The software development and engineering domain, which focuses on coding, designing, and maintaining software applications, is poised to offer lucrative opportunities, the report by TeamLease Digital said. It said the increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) skills in software development to enhance productivity, accuracy, and innovation is further driving this trend. As a result, entry-level positions in this domain are expected to see an average salary of Rs 9.37 lakh per annum in GCCs, followed by Rs 6.23 LPA in IT products and services, and Rs 6 LPA in non-tech sectors by the end of 2024-25, the report added. The report by TeamLease is Digital is based on primary data from 15,000 job roles across GCCs, IT services, and non-tec