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Average salary hikes and voluntary attrition levels in top sectors declined during April-June quarter over last year, amid uncertain hiring prospects and lesser job opportunities, says a survey. According to online recruitment and career solutions portal Wisdomjobs.Com, most industries witnessed conservative appraisals that were considerably lower than the two-digit salary hikes seen in the previous year. "Most sectors have seen conservative appraisals this quarter on the back of several external factors that impacted them in the previous two quarters," Wisdomjobs.Com founder & CEO Ajay Kolla said. Kolla further said, "hiring outlook of Indian companies, although still positive, will be characterised by a wait-and- watch approach as they come to terms with the real impact of automation - especially in the IT sector - and the consequent need for re-skilling their employees". This trend is likely to continue for a couple of quarters before picking up again, he said. The survey
The overall attrition number for India at 16.4% is one of the lowest in the emerging market segment
Employees are expected to see an average 10 per cent increase in salary in 2017
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The hike will cause an estimated cost of Rs 42.67 crore per annum
Since 2012, there has been a status quo in general compensation trends in India as average salary rise is hovering around 10% levels.