A recent TeamLease Edtech report reveals a significant trend of Indian professionals self-funding upskilling initiatives, with 46% choosing this route despite only 23.9% of employers offering full sponsorship. The survey of over 14,000 professionals indicates that 84% engaged in upskilling, leading to positive appraisal outcomes for 64%. Notably, 42% experienced career advancements within 18 months, highlighting upskilling's impact.
Upskilling has become essential for career growth, with professionals who invest in learning programs experiencing significantly higher appraisal increments. The skills gap, affecting both technical and soft skills, poses a challenge to business transformation. Continuous learning is crucial for staying relevant, unlocking opportunities, and securing a place in the evolving economy, benefiting both individuals and organizations.
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Indian companies show strong hiring intentions for the July-September quarter, ranking second globally behind the UAE, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. Despite a slight dip from last quarter, hiring outlook is driven by growth in IT, energy, utilities, and financial sectors, fueled by digital transformation and shifts in global trade.
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Recent data has revealed a significant increase in job openings in tier-2 cities, with hiring rates more than doubling those in metropolitan areas. The Randstad Talent Insights Report 2025 highlights key sectors such as BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and IT driving this trend.
Employees crave acknowledgment, respect, and opportunities for development. Forward-thinking organisations are shifting towards continuous performance management, emphasising conversations, coaching, and skip-level interactions to foster engagement and transparency, ultimately creating a more meaningful and supportive employee experience.
AI's rapid advancement threatens entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially disrupting traditional career paths. Experts predict significant displacement in coding, paralegal, and analyst roles, impacting recent graduates. The focus shifts towards human skills, AI literacy, and entrepreneurial ventures as crucial for navigating the evolving job market, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning.
A recent report highlights that talent retention is the biggest challenge for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, with 51% identifying it as a top concern. High talent mobility is driven by limited career growth, compensation gaps, and work-life balance issues. The churn is most acute among younger professionals seeking diverse experiences and rapid growth.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has launched an upgraded 'mySSC app' enabling government job aspirants to complete the entire application process, including Aadhaar authentication, directly from their Android phones. This initiative, starting June 2025, aims to simplify the application process, especially for candidates in rural areas, by eliminating the need for intermediaries and enhancing accessibility.