Altman Embraces Balance in Hiring Strategy, Focuses on Value and Skill

1 month ago

Why the coolest job in tech might actually be in a bank

Working in a bank’s technology department might finally be as cool as than landing a job at Google. Natarajan said Capital One is hiring tech talent “as aggressively as we can," for roles across the AI stack, including experts in neural networks as well as model building, training and fine-tuning. Banks increasingly are looking to publicize their AI work, invest …

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1 month ago

67% of GenZ job seekers prioritise learning and development over salary

India Today

A new report underscores the growing importance of learning and development opportunities for GenZ job seekers. Titled "Learning and Growth Opportunities: A Key Priority Amongst GenZ Job Seekers," the study explores how workplace priorities are evolving for this generation and offers practical recommendations for employers looking to attract and retain top talent. The findings show that 67 percent of GenZ …

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2 months ago

'No one fell harder': Professor says Dems ignored key bloc in favor of 'special interests'

Raw Story

A marketing professor at New York University who predicted the election would be a referendum on each party's "aspirational vision of masculinity" took a victory lap on CNN on Thursday night and said people like Elon Musk are the epitome of such. "I would argue he's probably the most aspirational role model for most young men globally, whether you think …

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2 months ago

Talent shortage, candidates’ demands delay hiring closures: Mint+Shine study

Live Mint

MUMBAI, NEW DELHI : A muted job market does not mean employers have it easy. "A few hurdles in recruiting are talent shortage, high competition for the right talent, changing workforce preferences, evolving job roles, lengthy hiring processes, geographical constraints, etc.," found the study titled Mint + Shine Talent Insights Report. Top recruitment challenges The study revealed that 39% feel …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stable Job Market Despite Seasonal Fluctuation

China Daily

China's job market remains stable despite fluctuations in the employment rate. The unemployment rate averaged 5.1 percent in the first nine months of the year, with a slight rise in the third quarter due to new college graduates. However, the employment market is in stable condition due to the growing economy and its unchanged demands for labor forces.

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4 months, 1 week ago

Hiring Trends By Industries, Senior Roles, High Salaries Defy Market Trends: Naukri Jobspeak

News 18

The Naukri JobSpeak Index, an indicator of white-collar hiring activity, experienced a slight correction in August 2024 vs August 2023 witnessing a 3% decline, ending at 2576 points. Hiring Trends By Industries While the overall IT sector showed a modest 1% year-on-year growth, AI-ML jobs continued their impressive run with a 14% increase. FMCG and Pharma Sectors Show Strength The …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Now Hiring! THESE Sectors Set To Recruit More Fresh Graduates In H2 2024: Report

ABP News

The job market for recent graduates is showing positive signs of improvement. Nearly 72 per cent of employers plan to hire fresh graduates between July and December 2024, according to the TeamLease EdTech’s Career Outlook Report. Specifically, 61 per cent of employers in e-commerce and tech startups, 59 per cent in engineering and infrastructure, and 54 per cent in retail …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A swath of Americans watching President Joe Biden is seeing something beyond debate-stage stumbles and prime-time miscues: Themselves. “But you’ve got to keep working, no matter what.” D’yan Forest, 89, who holds the Guinness World Record for Oldest Working Female Comedian, poses in her apartment, Thursday, July 19, 2024, in New York. “What’s happening now,” the 91-year-old …

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8 months ago

The changing landscape of campus placements in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

Last September, during the second quarter of the academic year 2023-24, college placement cells were concerned that students graduating in May 2024 would face a challenging time, as companies were cutting back on hiring. So even if we don’t get placed in the core sector, we had always believed we would have IT as a second option.” Advantage skill sets …

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8 months, 1 week ago

AI-ChatGPT Replace Entry-Level Coding Jobs, Campus Placements Hit At Top Tech Colleges

News 18

The effects of automation on jobs has come to be most visible in the 2023-24 campus placements season across engineering colleges including the top-ranking Indian Institutes of Technology and even some of the top tech colleges in the private sector with recruitment being slashed for pure software roles and manufacturing firms instead leading the hiring process across many campuses. According …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bridging age barriers at the workplace

Live Mint

Over the last year, a large part of my work with organisations has focused on finding effective ways to work with a multi-generational workforce. Choosing to mindfully spend energy on identifying how the workforce is spread across various generations is the first step, but while doing this, it is important not to fall for stereotypes associated with every generation. Younger …

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9 months ago

The rise of digital-human AI in recruitment industry

India Today

For the longest time, face-to-face interviews were the only way for companies to hire new talent. At the forefront of this transformation is EvueMe, a Delhi-based HR startup that seeks to harness the power of its selection robot—the world’s first digital-human AI recruiter—to interview, assess, and hire with unmatched speed and accuracy, and promises an end-to-end and across-the-board recruitment solution. …

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9 months ago

AI's role key, but firms need more time

China Daily

While C-suite executives across the world agree that artificial intelligence is key to increased productivity, most workforces are not yet ready to embrace the transformation, a report by international human resources service provider Mercer showed. In a poll covering over 12,200 company executives and industry insiders across 17 geographies and 16 industries, 40 percent of the executives said AI is …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Gen X has had to learn or die': Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market

BBC

'Gen X has had to learn or die': Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market Getty Images Gen X workers are being passed over for roles of all kinds, especially as employers see young people as more malleable. Many Gen Xers are navigating the "sandwich" phase of life, juggling responsibilities like childcare and support for aging parents, she …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Fresher Job Posting Dips 8.5% Since 2021: Study

ABP News

Hiring of fresh graduates has decreased over the past three years following the onset of the pandemic. Since December 2021, job postings for freshers have dropped by 8.5 per cent, while job clicks have declined by 34.3 per cent. Moreover, in the past year, there has been a 4.2 per cent decrease in job postings for freshers in December 2023 …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Intent to hire freshers rises 6 per cent in H1 FY24, says Report

India TV News

Intent to hire freshers has shown a notable improvement for the first half of 2024, rising by 6 per cent compared to the same period last year, signalling growing confidence among employers in India, according to a report released on Tuesday. The Career Outlook Report HY1 by TeamLease EdTech indicates a 6 per cent increase in freshers' hiring intentions for …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

More workers want to change jobs but now face tougher odds

Live Mint

American workers are getting restless in their jobs just as the labor market is making it much tougher for them to jump to something new. Companies are offering new hires less-generous pay and flexibility than they did a year or two ago, data from job boards suggest. “The pendulum has swung back, and the power is in the hands of …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Leave Gen Z alone, Jodie... it’s Gen X you should worry about in the workplace

The Independent

Much like the age-old puzzle of which came first, the chicken or the egg, the dynamics between the different generations in today’s workplace often leave us wondering who set the tone. And they’re like, ‘Why would I do that, isn’t that kind of limiting?’” Foster could have stepped into leadership by discussing work expectations; maybe even offering to give her …

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1 year, 3 months ago

64% of tech firms find poor skills as biggest recruitment challenge: Study

Business Standard

Around 64 per cent of global technology companies consider poor skills as the biggest challenge in recruiting employees, says a new report. Almost 56 per cent of executives at such companies said there is a shortage of candidates, according to the report called 'New approaches to the tech talent shortage' conducted by MIT Technology Review, the American digital magazine, in …

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1 year, 7 months ago

AI's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem vast: PM Modi

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on June 9 and said that artificial intelligence's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem is vast, among the youth in particular. Earlier, Mr. Altman said in a tweet, "Great conversation with @narendramodi discussing india's incredible tech ecosystem and how the country can benefit from ai. The potential of …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Indian IT sector to reduce college hiring by 40%, will prioritise last year’s offers first

Firstpost

Currently, the job market for the Indian IT industry is extremely competitive due to companies increasingly laying off employees as a cost-cutting measure. In light of this situation, an analysis conducted by recruitment firm TeamLease Digital has revealed that most Indian IT companies are planning to hire 40 per cent fewer freshers during the financial year 2023-2024. The report also …

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1 year, 7 months ago

77% firms predict 2023-24 to have both replacements, new position hirings

Live Mint

An online survey report on Monday said that 77% of Indian companies are planning to hire include both replacements as well as new positions in this financial year. Southern and western regions to have maximum hiring ratios in 2023-24, as specified by 33.30% of participants, Genius Consultants, a Kolkata-headquartered HR solutions provider, said in its report. The Kolkata based company …

Hiring Report

1 year, 10 months ago

Startups, e-tail bullish on hiring

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: In spite of massive layoffs and global gloom, the hiring intent of Indian companies, especially IT companies, e-commerce and technology start-ups, for the period between January and June 2023 has moved up, finds Teamlease. The overall hiring intent for freshers and experienced professionals has marginally increased to 68 per cent from 61 per cent registered in July-December 2022. The …

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1 year, 11 months ago

4 In 5 Professionals In India Looking For A New Job In 2023: LinkedIn

ABP News

Four in 5 professionals in India are considering changing their jobs in 2023 and this sentiment is largely led by Gen Z, with 88 per cent of professionals aged 18-24 considering a switch, a new report by LinkedIn said on Wednesday. According to Microsoft-owned LinkedIn’s economic graph data, hiring levels in India were 23 per cent slower in December 2022 …

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2 years ago

The companies that burn out young grads

BBC

The companies that churn through young workers Getty Images Some employers look to hire and continually turn over junior employees – sometimes harming young workers’ careers before they’ve even begun. There was just a steady churn of young, impressionable workers and nothing was ever done about it – it just became a test of who had the thickest skin.” While …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Over 55s most likely to lose their jobs to robots, study finds

The Telegraph

Staff aged over 55 are more likely than any other group of workers to lose their jobs to robots, the first study of its kind has found. The research by University College London economists found nine in 10 workers aged over 55 were made redundant as robot technology replaced humans for “routine” tasks. By contrast, 70pc of younger workers kept …

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2 years, 2 months ago

The young workers flocking to 'career influencers'

BBC

The young workers flocking to 'career influencers' Courtesy of Emily Durham Career guidance used to come from older professionals or certified coaches. This was especially important to her given that she was going through a hard time emotionally: “I realised social media was where the people I would want to be working with are …That relatability factor played a huge …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Why young workers can't shake presenteeism

BBC

Why young workers can't shake presenteeism Getty Even in a changed work world, compared to their bosses, junior employees are much less likely to be able to work flexibly. A junior worker has to earn status, seniority and credibility – Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic However, this pressure to ‘perform’ work has always skewed towards junior workers. “While presenteeism certainly existed before Covid …

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2 years, 4 months ago

The untold story of ageism in India Inc

Live Mint

MUMBAI : Two months ago, a 55-year-old engineer was waiting for an interview at a top global tech firm in Bengaluru, when a woman from the human resources team came up to him and apologized. “The share of younger population is more concentrated in the services sector, while the manufacturing sector still sees a lot of demand for the experience …

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2 years, 4 months ago

59% of Employers in India Keen on Hiring Freshers Between July to December: Survey

News 18

Hiring is likely going to increase, claims TeamLease EdTech, “Career Outlook Report”, for the period July to December, 2022. The bi-annual report claims that 59% of employers in India are keen to hire freshers between July to December, 2022 – a 12% increase vs. H1 2022 and a 42% increase vs. H2 2021. Sharing his views, Shantanu Rooj, Founder & …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Most employers keen to hire freshers in second half of 2022: Teamlease

The Hindu

India, being a sunrise location for entry level jobs globally, is likely to hire a large volume of freshers in this calendar year, said TeamLease EdTech, a learning solutions provider. Some 59% of employers in the country would be keen to hire freshers between July to December 2022, a 12% increase over first half of 2022 and a 42% increase …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Inflation is driving older Americans back to work

LA Times

Job seekers wait to be called at an employment center in Omaha. “People are staying inside their homes as much as possible because we can’t afford to go out.” The size of the U.S. workforce is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, but the participation rate — the share of the overall population that’s either actively working or looking for a …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Unemployment up marginally, but more young men are working

Dutch News

Dutch unemployment rose slightly in May, even though more young men entered the workforce, according to new figures from national statistics office CBS. The CBS also said on Thursday that more young men in particular have entered the workforce – and their number has now overtaken that of young women by a small margin. Young men are more likely to …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Unemployment up marginally, but more young men are working

Dutch News

Dutch unemployment rose slightly in May, even though more young men entered the workforce, according to new figures from national statistics office CBS. The CBS also said on Thursday that more young men in particular have entered the workforce – and their number has now overtaken that of young women by a small margin. Young men are more likely to …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Mature-age recruits step in to alleviate WA's worst hospitality skills shortage

ABC

Pubs and restaurants in regional Western Australia say mature-age workers are answering the call to fill dire staff shortages this season. Key points: Older people are being encouraged to work in hospitality during its labour shortage The hospitality industry is struggling for workers amid border restrictions The AHA wants further incentives to encourage mature-age workers to join the industry But …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Why inexperienced workers can't get entry-level jobs

BBC

Why inexperienced workers can't get entry-level jobs Getty Images 'Entry-level' jobs used to be the way for new graduates to enter the workforce. “Most of the students in college are doing or trying to do internships, and now it’s increasingly common to do more than one.” Internships are now the entry level – Alan Seals Seales says this fact impacts …

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3 years, 5 months ago

The 'acute' ageism problem hurting young workers

BBC

The 'acute' ageism problem hurting young workers Getty Images We think of ageism as an issue affecting older workers. This is something more extreme.” In their study, Francioli and North asked respondents of all ages to rate their general feelings towards today’s younger adults and older people – and young adults came off poorly. “People seem to like even older …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Why hiring freshers could be the right strategy for your organisation

India Today

When it comes to hiring, every organisation has a different strategy. A lot of companies are often hesitant to hire freshers given that they don’t have much experience or expertise in the field and it may involve more investment from the employer’s end in training them. Hiring freshers could now be a great strategy for your organisation. They bring fresh …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Layoffs leave people close to retirement groping in the dark

Live Mint

Sanjay Kher, 52, was in the hospital waiting to see his doctor when he texted his boss, requesting a few more days off to recover from surgery for oral cancer. “I have been looking for jobs—part-time, full-time, anything—but I don’t know if I will find one at this age and time,” says the Mumbai resident, who has almost 30 years …

India Job Age Work Older Professionals

4 years, 8 months ago

5 job skills you need to succeed in the post Covid-19 world

India Today

The Covid-19 outbreak and the subsequent country-wide lockdown has severely impacted India's economy. Due to the unprecedented challenges, most of the organisations are already witnessing a significant decline in revenues, falling demand and hence this is likely to lead to job losses. According to the United Nations Conference on World Trade and Development, the coronavirus epidemic might cost the global …

4 years, 8 months ago

Employment experts say over-45s face discrimination in Australian job market, workforce at risk of losing knowledge, experience

ABC

While statistics suggest workforce participation in the 45–54 age group has been slowly climbing, employment industry experts warn too many mature-aged jobseekers are being shut out. Key points: As of March 180,500 people in the 45–64 age group are unemployed This age group faces ongoing discrimination, with a "longstanding" perception they are less physically capable and have inferior skills and …

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4 years, 9 months ago

7 recruitment trends to watch out in 2020

India Today

The recruitment processes are undergoing momentous changes. Apart from an updated profile and intention to retain, the following seven trends are expected to rule the hiring landscape: Candidate Relationship Management People are often advised to end their terms on a good note. As talent recruitment trends are aspirant-driven, Candidate Relationship Management is emerging as one of the top hiring trends …

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5 years ago

Ideal offices look at needs of all ages: Neil Usher

Live Mint

In his book, The Elemental Workplace: The 12 Elements For Creating A Fantastic Workplace For Everyone, Neil Usher arrives at a universal definition of an “elemental workplace”. Usher, 55, a property, workplace and change professional with over 25 years’ experience, describes the ideal workspace as a “fully inclusive, sufficiently spacious, stimulating and daylight-flooded. You said some people want to focus …

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5 years, 4 months ago

Retirement can be boring but working keeps you stimulated, say older workers

ABC

After working for two years in his substantial Gold Coast garden, Lawrence Waterman realised he found retirement extremely dull. He is one of a growing number of Australians who are both willing and able to stay in work beyond what we have traditionally thought of as "retirement age" 25 per cent of the staff are over the age of 50 …

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5 years, 5 months ago

This is how startups can become a game changer in the recruitment ecosystem

India Today

India's startup ecosystem has shown itself to be a crucial stakeholder in the country's growth story and its dramatic rise has disrupted legacy players across sectors and industries. Their unconventional approach towards doing business is a world apart from the work culture instilled in employees; foosball tables, lounges, co-working spaces, and bright and quirky messages on office walls would be …

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5 years, 7 months ago

Job-Hopping Millennials

Deccan Chronicle

Millennials consider job-hopping as an opportunity to climb the ladder in today’s rapidly growing economy. But, I believe that everyone needs to change after a good five years in an organisation or you tend to become stagnant.” It entirely depends on the stage of the organisation and the job role requirement says Vieshaka L Dutta, is a Senior HR professional …

Job

5 years, 7 months ago

Goodbye, gender stereotypes: How 3 women got their dream tech jobs even after 10-20 years of career break

India Today

The idea of women not being good at tech jobs is nothing new. We spoke to three such women who took the remarkable step of educating themselves with online courses and crossing decades-long career gaps to finally land a tech job they won't get tired of. Read: 5 tips to get back to work after a career break or sabbatical …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Recruitment activity sees 12% growth in March led by IT industry; demand for mid-level executives grows by 14%

Firstpost

Recruitment activity for mid-management roles with 8-12 years of experience grew by 9 percent, while senior management roles with 13-16 years of experience recorded a 5 percent rise in hiring. Mumbai: Hiring activities registered 12 percent growth this March mainly led by the IT industry that clocked a 38 percent growth, says a report. Hiring for leadership roles with experience …

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5 years, 10 months ago

7 things to keep in mind when hiring Millennials for senior levels

India Today

There are various ways in which Millennials are defined today. They are digitally savvy Born in a digitized environment and a highly consumer-oriented world, Millennials are used to readily accessible information, data and have a plethora of options for every aspect of their lives, which directly translates to their corporate or career outlook. They have a strong life purpose and …

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