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Healthcare workers enthusiastic about using GenAI, most firms not ready to adopt: Report

New Delhi, June 13: While healthcare professionals widely recognise the transformative potential of generative AI (GenAI) in solving sustainability problems, including the workforce crisis, most organisations are not yet ready to harness its full value, according to a report on Friday.

62pc global enterprises turning to talent platforms to check skill gaps: Report

New Delhi, June 11: More than three out of five or 62 per cent of global enterprises are using or planning to adopt talent platforms within the next two years to address skill gaps, finds a report on Wednesday, indicating that open talent is rapidly reshaping workforce strategy.

Mid-senior level jobs surge in India's GCCs as industry seeks top talent: Report

New Delhi, June 5: The talent mix within global capability centres (GCCs) in India is evolving and entry-level roles have declined from 32 per cent to 22 per cent while mid-senior roles have surged to 77 per cent, a 14-point increase, a report showed on Thursday.

White-collar hiring for women, PwD shows strong momentum in India: Report

New Delhi, June 5: With a 2 per cent month-over-month (MoM) and a significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, white-collar hiring for women, and persons with disabilities (PwD) in India is showing strong momentum, according to a report on Thursday.

India has largest number of young, talented and skilled human resources: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Dehradun, June 4: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday participated in the 12th convocation program of Graphic Era Deemed University in Dehradun and, while congratulating the students, said that India has the largest population of young, talented, and skilled individuals.

Indian EV industry likely to have 2 lakh professionals in workforce by 2030

New Delhi, June 2: To help India cut down carbon emissions by a whopping 1 billion tonnes, the EV industry is expected to have 200,000 professionals in the workforce by 2030, industry experts said on Monday.

Flexi-staffing, EV, e-commerce to drive 2.8 pc Indian workforce growth in April-Sep: Report

New Delhi, May 29: The growing trend of flexible workforce models, and increased opportunities in the Electric Vehicles (EVs) and e-commerce sectors is set to boost the workforce in India, according to a report on Thursday.

Indian workforce facing chronic illness, poor mental health, burnout: Report

Bengaluru, May 29: A silent health crisis is brewing within corporate India, with a significant number of employees suffering from chronic illness, poor mental health, and burnout, according to an alarming report on Thursday.

Indian HR leaders expect agentic AI adoption to grow 383 pc by 2027: Report

New Delhi, May 26: Leaders in the Human Resource industry in India expect adoption of agentic AI to grow by 383 per cent by 2027, according to a report on Monday.

When every state is Viksit, India will be Viksit: PM Modi at NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting

New Delhi, May 24: Calling for an increase in the speed of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that if the Centre and all the States come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible.

Samarth scheme: 3.20 lakh beneficiaries receive placements to date

New Delhi, May 24: As many as 4.32 lakh beneficiaries have been trained and 3.20 lakh received placements so far under the Samarth scheme, with more than 88 per cent being women, according to the Textiles Ministry.

16.33 lakh new workers enrolled for benefits under ESI scheme in March

New Delhi, May 24: The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) shows that 16.33 lakh new employees have been added during March this year.

Over 16 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI scheme in March 2025

New Delhi, May 23: In a significant indication of formal job creation in the country, about 16.33 lakh (16,32,744 lakh) new workers were enrolled under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme in March 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

EPFO adds 14.58 lakh net members in March, 7.54 lakh new subscribers

New Delhi, May 21: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.58 lakh net members in the month of March, and increase of 1.15 per cent in net payroll additions compared to March 2024, it was announced on Wednesday.

67 pc Indians open to new roles but don't know what job titles to search for: Research

New Delhi, May 21: Nearly seven in 10 young professionals (67 per cent) in India are open to new opportunities but don't know what job titles or industries to search for, according to new research on Wednesday.

US: Trump administration requests Supreme Court to allow layoffs of federal workers

Washington, DC, May 17: The Trump administration on Friday requested the Supreme Court permit it to proceed immediately with its plan to lay off tens of thousands of workers across federal agencies, Politico reported.

HCLTech partners with IIT Guwahati to upskill employees in AI

New Delhi, May 16: IT services firm HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to offer employees with upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies, as per a company statement on Friday.

India's AI talent pool crosses 4 lakh in 2025: Report

New Delhi, May 16: India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent pool has crossed 4 lakh in 2025, according to a report on Friday.

Average pay for contractual worker in India's telecom sector rises to Rs 25,225 a month

New Delhi, May 14: The average monthly salary for contractual employees in India’s telecom sector went up from Rs 24,609 in FY22 to Rs 25,225 in FY25, reflecting steady efforts to offer competitive compensation, a report showed on Wednesday.

Government begins process to recruit 432 nursing staff to boost health services: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala, May 13: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced that the state government has initiated the process to recruit 432 nursing staff, including 100 on a contract basis, to strengthen the healthcare services, emphasizing the nurses' important role in the healthcare.

Well-being of nurses linked with strength of health systems, national growth: JP Nadda

New Delhi, May 12: Well-being of nurses is necessary to strengthen health systems, and help in the growth of the nation, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda on International Nurses Day on Monday.

Have sought to institutionalize and routinize taking care of Indians abroad: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the importance of taking care of Indians living abroad. He recalled the numerous situations in the past decade, where evacuations were carried out to bring back Indians.

Salute unsung heroes who keep Adani Group running: Gautam Adani on Labour Day

Ahmedabad, May 1: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday hailed thousands of workers, especially unsung heroes who keep the Adani Portfolio of companies running.

India's GCCs record robust rise in women staffers at senior levels

New Delhi, April, 30: While India is rapidly becoming a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the development has ushered in a promising trend in women's career advancement with a significant increase in female representation in mid and senior positions in the sector, according to a TeamLease Digital report released on Wednesday.

India, Egypt agree on closer collaboration for skill development

New Delhi, April 29: India and Egypt have agreed to strengthen strategic collaboration in skill development with the aim of creating a globally competitive, future-ready workforce, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

India sees 92 pc surge in job applications by women for enterprise job roles: Report

New Delhi, April 28: India’s job market is surging ahead with renewed momentum in 2025, with applications from women for enterprise roles seeing a 92 per cent surge, a new report said on Monday.

CARS24 lays off nearly 200 employees in restructuring exercise

New Delhi, April 26: Autotech platform CARS24 has laid off nearly 200 employees across various functions, as part of a restructuring exercise to meet long-term goals.

Employment in India grown faster than working-age population: World Bank report

New Delhi, April 26: India is witnessing a positive trend in job growth, according to the latest World Bank report.

Tech Mahindra headcount drops by 1,757 in Q4

New Delhi, April 24: Tech Mahindra on Thursday reported a drop in its employee count for the second quarter in a row.

GCC workforce to India to reach 3 million by 2030, tier 2 cities to lead

New Delhi, April 23: The global capability centre (GCC) workforce in India is projected to reach 3 million by 2030 and a significant portion of these jobs will be entry-level positions for freshers, contributing to economic growth, a report said on Wednesday.

EPFO adds 16.1 lakh members in February as employment rises

New Delhi, April 21: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday announced a net addition of 16.10 lakh members in February this year. The year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 3.99 per cent in net payroll additions compared to the same month last year, reflecting increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by the EPFO's effective outreach initiatives, according to an official statement.

EPFO adds 16.1 lakh net members in February 2025

New Delhi, April 21: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has reported a net addition of 16.10 lakh members in February.

NITI Aayog CEO bets big on India's demographic dividend

New Delhi, April 18: NITI Aayog CEO B. V.R. Subrahmanyam sees India emerging as the world's education hub and a stable supplier of working-age people across the globe, as population has begun to shrink in advanced countries.

Trump signs memo to extend federal hiring freeze through July: White House

Washington, April 18: US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum extending the federal hiring freeze through July 15, White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields wrote in a post on social media platform X.

Infosys headcount rises for 3rd straight quarter, adds 6,388 employees in FY25

Mumbai, April 17: IT major Infosys on Thursday announced that it has added 6,388 employees in FY25, taking its total headcount to 323,578, compared to 317,240 in the previous financial year.

Japan's population declines for 14th year in row

Tokyo, April 15: The population of Japanese nationals stood at 120.3 million as of October 2024, down a record 8,98,000 from a year earlier, a government estimate showed Monday, amid the graying of society and a declining birthrate, Kyodo News reported.

NASA sacks Indian-origin DEI chief Neela Rajendra following Trump's executive order

Washington, April 15: Neela Rajendra, the Indian-origin head of NASA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, has been officially dismissed from her position in compliance with US President Donald Trump's sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling DEI initiatives across all federal agencies.

'Factually incorrect': Dr Reddy's denies report on 25 pc workforce cost cuts, laying off highly-paid staff

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