In 2021, Indian businesses faced setbacks from the pandemic—including hiring freezes, limited interaction with candidates, and temporary closures. At the beginning of 2022, 60 percent of employers forecasted business growth. Eight months into 2022, despite concerns over inflation, India’s job market looks optimistic with 63 percent of companies planning to add more staff in the…
As a result of the pandemic, talent acquisition and recruiting have shifted to a virtual environment. Technology and software applications have dramatically increased efficiencies and there’s no question recruiting has been streamlined and improved. Candidates are now much more comfortable with the use of technology in the hiring process and have come to expect it….
Once the interviews and salary negotiations are over and you’ve accepted the offer, it’s easy to believe that the most stressful steps of your job search are behind you. But you’re not out of the woods yet. During the first few weeks in your new position, you’re laying the groundwork—and establishing relationships—that will prove beneficial…
We can all decide to improve our health, habits, and routines. Commit to focusing on your health and well-being this year and you’ll see an improvement in work productivity, focus, and overall mood. We did some research into the specifics of how sleep, exercise, and diet influence my work performance. In this post, we share…
In recent years, the demand for qualified tech talent has soared. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, IT has played a crucial role in maintaining stability as organizations embrace a hybrid work model, and security and risk management have become a high-level issue. It’s more important than ever to differentiate your organization to attract…
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…
Today’s labor market and economy are truly unique. The demand for labor during the pandemic recovery is fierce and workers are quitting jobs at record rates. Employees and employers across India are feeling the effects of inflation at a six-month high. When the national labor shortage is combined with the declining value of the rupee…
After several rounds of interviews and assessments, the perfect candidate has accepted your job offer for a hard-to-fill position and handed in his resignation at his current employer. A week later the candidate calls back stating that his current employer has made a counteroffer —or worse yet —the candidate just disappears completely and stops returning…
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and vaccination rates rise, employees are asking when and how they will return to the office. As organizations explore the shift away from a fully remote work environment, they need to recognize that the pandemic had a permanent effect on how their employees want to work. Before 2020, remote work was…
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…
