Companies looking at new ways to retain best talent: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 17:08

Moving away from traditional retention schemes, employers are exploring new alternatives to check exodus of talent from their organisations, according to ManpowerGroup Solutions.

SBI plans to offer 3% profit to staff

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 14:12

State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday said it plans to offer up to 3 percent of annual profit to employees as part a talent retention and motivation initiative.

Most professionals open to explore new opportunities: LinkedIn

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 13:44

According to LinkedIn's 2015 Talent Trends India Report, 55 per cent of Indian professionals define their job search as "passively looking".

Companies facing tough time to retain workers; 82% employees intend to switch jobs within a year

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 10:24

With a new wave of career opportunities in the country, employees are more likely to switch jobs in the next one year, according to a survey.

High job potential sectors to be opened up for FDI: PM Modi

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:22

Hinting at opening up of more sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said areas with high employment potential and strong local talent will be the focus to woo foreign investment and expressed confidence that reforms measures like GST and land acquisition bills will be passed in "a matter of time".

MBA hiring to grow by 84% this year globally: Survey

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 16:54

About 84 percent of companies worldwide plan to add new MBAs to their workforce from 74 percent in 2014 and 62 percent five years ago, according to the survey.

HCL launches integrated talent solutions company

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 17:08

HCL TalentCare enables anytime-anywhere learning that is industry-focused.

'Lower appraisals spur hiring in IT/telecom sector in April'

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 15:37

IT professionals seem to be opting for better opportunities.

LinkedIn slashes full-year profit forecast

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 03:11

LinkedIn Corp cut its full-year forecast as revenue growth in its hiring business slows, sending shares of the professional social network operator down 26 percent after the bell.

PM Modi for mapping of regional talent to promote skills, exports

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 21:46

Seeking to position India as global provider of talent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday pressed for mapping of human resources to develop region specific talents and making the nation a services exports hub.

Qatar women launch start-ups despite social constraints

Last Updated: Saturday, March 7, 2015, 09:17

Qatari women are increasingly defying social constraints and joining the workforce in the booming energy-rich country, which offers support for new enterprises and encourages start-ups by university graduates.

India Inc likely to give 10.6% salary hike in 2015: Survey

Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 14:54

Global talent, retirement and health solutions provider Aon Hewitt Thursday projected a 10.6 percent salary increase for India Inc. in the current year.