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Updated on: Jan 2025
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Hiring Trends 2025; Role of AI, Empathy and Upskilling
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Hiring Trends 2025; Role of AI, Empathy and Upskilling

In 2025, Talent Acquisition will shift dramatically towards skill-based hiring due to rapid skill evolution. Traditional hiring methods will give way to assessing specific, in-demand skills. This shift, already noticeable in 2024, is expected to accelerate as new skill combinations emerge and talent shortages persist. The candidate market for these specialized skills will remain highly […]

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Accenture Q1FY25: Hiring 80,000 in India, 4-5 lakh IT sector jobs in 2025
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Accenture Q1FY25: Hiring 80,000 in India, 4-5 lakh IT sector jobs in 2025

Accenture has announced impressive results for the first quarter, highlighting a highly optimistic outlook, primarily driven by substantial growth in the Americas region. Key highlights include a 9% to 11% increase across their business lines, indicating potential positive impacts on Indian IT organizations as well. The company has seen a significant headcount increase, adding approximately […]

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India’s GCCs Sector to Create 3,00,000 Job Opportunities by 2025
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India’s GCCs Sector to Create 3,00,000 Job Opportunities by 2025

India is witnessing exponential growth in the number of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), creating significant employment opportunities across various sectors. By 2024, the country had around 1,700 GCCs, employing approximately 1.9 million people. Projections suggest this number will soar to 4.9 million employees by 2030, with around 3,000 GCCs operating in the country. Exponential Growth […]

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Strong Job Growth and Salary Increases Expected in IT Sector
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Strong Job Growth and Salary Increases Expected in IT Sector

India’s IT sector is on track for significant growth, with new job opportunities projected to rise by 20% in 2025, according to FirstMeridian Business Services. This follows a 17% increase in 2024, fueled by the demand for digital services and specialized tech roles. Emerging positions such as application developers, software engineers, DevOps engineers, AI specialists, […]

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Top 4 Talent Challenges Shaping IT and Tech Industry in 2025
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Top 4 Talent Challenges Shaping IT and Tech Industry in 2025

In a recent panel discussion moderated by Romesh Srivastava, Editor -in- Chief, SIghtsIn Plus with HR leaders Rajita Singh, Chief People Officer, kyndryl India and Sharad Verma, CHRO, Iris Software identified four critical Talent Challenges facing the IT and Tech industries in 2025. These challenges include AI integration and upskilling, sustainability and digital transformation, global […]

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How AI and Quantum Computing Are Shaping Future Careers?
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How AI and Quantum Computing Are Shaping Future Careers?

World Economic Forum‘s latest report, “The Future of Jobs 2023,” provides a comprehensive analysis of how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping career paths globally. The report highlights significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and sustainable technologies on the job market and workforce development. Evolution of Job Roles with AI and Cloud Computing […]

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IT Industry Growth and Hiring Trends in 2025
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IT Industry Growth and Hiring Trends in 2025

Indian IT Industry is on track for a strong recovery in 2025, with expectations of significant job growth. Talent solutions firm NLB Services has predicted a 15-20% increase in job opportunities across various industries in the coming year. Fresher Hiring to See a Surge Fresher hiring in the Indian IT Industry is set to experience […]

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CEOs Shake Up Hiring with Campus Visits & Personal Touch
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CEOs Shake Up Hiring with Campus Visits & Personal Touch

CEOs across various industries are now personally visiting premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs to engage directly with potential recruits. This hands-on approach aims to attract top talent and present their companies as dynamic and forward-thinking workplaces. Changing Recruitment Dynamics Traditionally, hiring was primarily managed by HR departments. However, the rapid pace of technological […]

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How Cloud Technology is Transforming HR Management
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How Cloud Technology is Transforming HR Management

The integration of cloud technology into human resources (HR) has been a game-changer for businesses worldwide. Cloud-based HR solutions offer numerous benefits, from streamlining talent acquisition to enhancing data analytics capabilities and improving remote work management. In this report, we will discuss the transformative impact of cloud technology on HR processes, supported by statistical data […]

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EPS-95 Higher Pension Update: Less Than 1% Cases Settled So Far
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EPS-95 Higher Pension Update: Less Than 1% Cases Settled So Far

Supreme Court Ruling and EPFO’s Higher Pension Rollout The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued approximately 16,282 pension payment orders under EPS-95 Higher Pension following the Supreme Court’s November 2022 ruling. The judgment upheld amendments to the EPS, allowing members who were part of the scheme as of September 1, 2014, to contribute 8.33% […]

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Employment Trends 2025: Sector-Wise Insights
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Employment Trends 2025: Sector-Wise Insights

SightsIn Plus, in an insightful conversation with Sumit Kumar, Chief Strategy Officer, TeamLease Digital Apprentice, discussed the employment trends in 2025. In this exclusive conversation with Sumit, our Editor-In-Chief, Romesh Srivastava, also discussed on PM Internship Scheme and skills gap. Read below for insights and trends on employment for the upcoming year 2025. Employment Trends […]

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Cognizant Top Leadership Team has the Majority of Indian People
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Cognizant Top Leadership Team has the Majority of Indian People

Cognizant, an American multinational IT services and consulting company, features a diverse leadership team of majority Indian executives, showcasing its strategic emphasis on leveraging Indian talent and expertise. Notably, over 70% of Cognizant’s global workforce is based in India, underscoring the country’s central role in the company’s operations and success. Key Indian Leaders at Cognizant […]

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