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Oct 23, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Saumya Bhattacharya
iStockThe salary increment premium for digital talent dropped to 1.28x in FY24 from the highs of 1.48x in FY22—the year of the Great Resignation—and is projected to further moderate in FY25. For the first time since the pandemic, salary increment premium for the key talent in other functions surpassed that of digital talent in FY24, according to research covering over 250 companies across sectors conducted by global professional services firm Aon, shared exclusively with ET.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
timesascent.com | Sreeradha D Basu |Saumya Bhattacharya
If you thought artificial intelligence (AI) was becoming the sole decisionmaker in hiring and the days of human involvement were numbered, think again.
Companies across sectors are opting for human-centric hiring with employee networks accounting for the majority of the hiring pool for some companies.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Sreeradha D Basu |Saumya Bhattacharya
Employee referrals can help fill positions that are typically challenging to recruit for, as employees can tap into their networks to find suitable candidates. If you thought artificial intelligence (AI) was becoming the sole decision-maker in hiring and the days of human involvement were numbered, think again. Companies across sectors are opting for human-centric hiring with employee networks accounting for the majority of the hiring pool for some companies.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
timesascent.com | Saumya Bhattacharya
The study, which covered the BSE 200 companies, said the number of chief executive officers (CEOs) exiting the position in the FY20-24 period dropped by 18.75% from the count for the previous five years. This was largely on account of company boards prioritising long-term growth, continuity and the evolving nature of leadership roles, said the study titled ‘CEO Shelf-Life Study 2020-2024’, which was carried out by global executive search and leadership consulting firm EMA Partners India.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Saumya Bhattacharya
India Inc saw fewer CEO departures in the last five financial years compared with the FY15-19 period, according to a new study, which points to more stability at the top leadership level. The study, which covered the BSE 200 companies, said the number of chief executive officers (CEOs) exiting the position in the FY20-24 period dropped by 18.75% from the count for the previous five years.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Saumya Bhattacharya
India Inc took a cautious approach to campus hiring , with several companies freezing or scaling back on fresh hirings in FY24 compared to the previous year, according to Campus Study Report 2024-25 by Aon, a leading global professional services firm.The annual report, now in its 13year, is based on a survey of more than 250 organisations about their campus recruitment practices.Internships, lateral hiring and hiring for niche qualifications such as chartered accountant (CA) and chartered...
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Saumya Bhattacharya
New Delhi: More than two decades after starting operations with a one-year MBA course, the Indian School of Business ISB ) is reshaping its management education strategy. The institute is poised to introduce a 20-month programme on the lines of two-year management courses at IIMs, specifically designed for recent graduates or individuals with up to two years of work experience.The Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders-ISB's new offering-will be rolled out in July next year.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Saumya Bhattacharya
San Francisco-based online learning platform Udemy is looking at accelerating growth in the India market, both in individual and enterprise user numbers, said Vinay Pradhan , country manager and senior director - India and South Asia at Udemy.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Neil Ghai |Saumya Bhattacharya
India’s most sought-after new-age test prep educators are mini-celebs among students, and while some enjoy the lifestyle of millionaires, others harbour political ambitions. For generations, influential teachers captivated students with their profound knowledge and charismatic teaching.The new crop are influencers of intellect, who combine dissemination of knowledge with scale enabled by tech.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
economictimes.indiatimes.com | Sreeradha D Basu |Saumya Bhattacharya
All the excitement over the seemingly limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence, thousands of AI startups and the country's massive pool of technology talent notwithstanding, India ranks far below the US and China in AI research Leading educators blame it on lack of funding and minimal research infrastructure.The country stands 14th in AI research with a global share of just 1.4% (2018-2023) in terms of paper contribution in the top 10 AI conferences in the world, according to a...
