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…
Technologies and practices that aim to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment while promoting sustainable economic growth are referred to as cleantech (or clean technology). Cleantech is becoming increasingly important as the world faces growing environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution. What fields makeup cleantech? Cleantech is…
What does the job market look like for cybersecurity professionals in India right now? According to a recent report by The Economic Times, there are up to 25,000 unfilled positions in cybersecurity profiles. As such, a “big fight is underway for cybersecurity professionals, with a nearly 30 percent demand-supply gap for cybersecurity jobs.” In other…
The Acara team is excited for 2023 and all that it has to offer. But before we get too far into the year, we want to reminisce on all that happened in 2022. Let’s wrap up an amazing, content-packed year with a look at our greatest blog posts. 2022 Outlook: Workforce Trends for India We…
Across Asia Pacific (APAC), employees have reported lower job satisfaction in 2022 and 81 percent are actively looking for a new position or are open to new employment opportunities. In today’s candidate-driven market, hiring managers recognize that competitive salaries and compensation plans are key drivers in employee attraction and retention. However, it’s equally important to…
Acara Senior Manager of Business Development, Sayantan Biswas, recently discussed the current state of hiring in India along with opportunities and threats for employers and employees. What’s the current hiring sentiment like in India? The current hiring sentiment in India is positive. We are seeing a positive vibe from an overall hiring perspective. There was…
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…
