If there’s one thing that leaders don’t want their workplace culture to be considered, the word “toxic” is arguably the first term that comes to mind. Toxicity can cause high performers to underachieve, exceptional employees to explore new opportunities, company morale to deflate, and overall business performance to suffer. Although the pandemic enabled millions of…

As diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging hiring initiatives have become an increasing priority for organizations worldwide, companies in India have focused on creating opportunities for women in the workforce. In fact, over 36 percent of senior management positions in mid-market organizations are held by women. This is above the global average of 32 percent—representing a positive step…

You’ve heard the phrase “digital transformation” a million times. You know a little bit about “artificial intelligence.” You might even be familiar with “machine learning.” But what does it all mean? How does it work? Who is responsible for leveraging it in the workplace? As a hiring manager, it can be difficult to differentiate buzzwords…

As we begin a new year, COVID-19 continues to pose challenges for employers in India and around the world. The pandemic has forced businesses to reevaluate how to work, manage, hire, and train employees effectively. Now, two years in, many of the changes that were prompted by the events of 2020 and 2021 are here…

Leaders are the backbone of any successful business. They have a number of talents that range from influencing to managing people, and they know how best to motivate workers while maintaining the morale of everyone involved in the organization’s success. Soft skills versus hard skills Most job descriptions require a combination of hard and soft…

As an integral part of every business, HR professionals need to be kept in the know about emerging trends and evolving topics. Due to advancements in technology and continuous changes in policies and legislation, HR experts in India must stay attuned to this dynamic environment. Why Partner with a Staffing and Recruiting Firm? Want to…

With festival season right around the corner, Indian businesses are preparing for a large increase in consumer demand. Estimates from Forrester show that e-commerce sales are expected to increase by 42 percent compared to 2020 numbers. To support this significant business growth, research conducted by The Hindu Business Line has shown that e-commerce hiring has…

As companies throughout India are being hindered by talent acquisition and hiring challenges, there’s never been a better time to partner with a staffing and recruiting firm. It should come as no surprise that the staffing industry ended the 2021 fiscal year with a nearly four percent increase in growth compared to the previous year….

Techniques to Promote Employee Retention Within any business, employee retention is pivotal to overall success. Not only is it important to recruit the most qualified candidates available on the market, but it is even more critical to retain these resources for the long haul. After all, studies show that the average cost to replace a…

According to a report from Naukri JobSpeak, hiring and recruitment activity in India has risen by up to 5 percent in July amid the gradual easing of lockdown revocation and resumption of critical industries. The analysis takes a deep dive into sectors such as staffing and recruitment (37%), media and entertainment (36%), and construction/engineering (27%),…