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The survey found that 76 per cent of employees whose current workplace does not offer remote work options would consider switching to a job.

48 per cent employees keen on switching jobs for greater flexibility

About 56 per cent employees surveyed believed that having flexibility at work makes them more productive.

12 Feb 2019 5:07 PM

MSMEs provide jobs to 10 crore people in last 4 years: Giriraj Singh

Unemployment was higher in urban areas at 7.8 per cent as compared to 5.3 per cent in rural areas of the country.

05 Feb 2019 4:38 PM

Services employment continued to expand, with job creation at a three-month high. (Representational Image)

Service sector activity slips for 2nd straight month; employment rises

The seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index fell from 53.2 in Dec to 52.2 in January.

05 Feb 2019 11:13 AM

According to the survey, the increase in factory orders was the strongest seen in 13 months.

Jan sees fastest rise in factory orders since Dec 2017; mfg activity edges higher

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index increased from 53.2 in December to 53.9 in January.

01 Feb 2019 11:10 AM

Two members of the NSC resigned on January 28, saying that the government had withheld release of a key National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report. (Photo: File | PTI)

Unemployment on the rise due to Modi's 'pakodanomics': Kapil Sibal

‘Unemployment rate is at 45-year high. This is why NSSO Report was kept under wraps,’ Cong spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

31 Jan 2019 3:58 PM

These recruitment drives will fix long-standing issues of overtime work, delay in project implementation, low efficiency, and constraints on upgradation. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Railways begin mega recruitment process, 10 pc reserved for economically weaker sections

Indian Railways will initiate fresh recruitments of 2,30,000 more employees under various cadres of Indian Railways.

24 Jan 2019 11:42 AM

IndianOil will invest Rs 7941 crore in next five years, the company informed in the sidelines of the Global Investors Meet.

Indian Oil to invest Rs 16,641 crore in Tamil Nadu in five years

The investment will create 20,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.

24 Jan 2019 11:10 AM

Comparing the growth in employment-intensive sectors with overall GSDP growth, CRISIL study found that growth in most states was not employment generating.

12 states fail on jobs, despite faster growth, says Crisil

Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest growth.

22 Jan 2019 1:36 AM

Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning becoming more and more integral to business operations in the IT/ITES sector.

2019 likely to be a cold year for tech jobs

Low single-digit, need-based, lateral hiring may take place across Indian technology landscape.

10 Jan 2019 10:57 AM

The seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index fell to 53.2 in December, from 53.7 in November. (File Photo)

India's services sector activity moderates in Dec; employment rises

The survey further noted that business sentiment rose to a three-month high in December.

04 Jan 2019 11:45 AM

On gender diversity, the survey says female employability this year has increased to 46 per cent from 38 per cent last year.

Tech hiring set to make comeback in 2019: report

According to India Skills Report, almost 64 per cent employers have a positive outlook on hiring.

22 Nov 2018 1:46 PM

Infosys is proud to announce its commitment to accelerating digital skills in the region through the creation of 1,200 skilled jobs. (Photo: PTI)

Infosys to create 1,200 jobs in Australia, to set up 3 innovation hubs

Of its stated target of 10,000 local workers, Infosys has hired over 6,200 American workers since May 2017 in the US.

21 Nov 2018 11:57 AM

IKEA will hire 50 per cent women at all levels.

IKEA India to create 10000 jobs in Maharashtra

IKEA will offer many co-worker friendly policies to support life situations for women and men.

02 Nov 2018 10:22 AM

Job growth from the corporate filings too fell sharply after 2011-12, up until FY15, and has recovered since then, but the pace of the recovery has been too small. (Representational image)

India’s employment conundrum

Increased subscription base of Employees Provident Fund Office (EPFO) has been used to substantiate the claim of a turnaround in employment growth.

09 Oct 2018 6:16 AM

Arizona Technology and Innovation Hub will have a special focus on autonomous technologies, Internet of Things. (Photo: PTI)

Infosys to open technology hub in Arizona; hire 1,000 people by 2023

Infosys said it is committed to boosting American innovation and helping create the workforce of the future.

21 Sep 2018 1:33 PM

On a month-on-month basis the index has slipped by 0.74 per cent.

Online hiring activity declines for third straight month in Aug: report

Monster Employment Index for India stood at 266 in August, down 5 per cent over the corresponding period last year.

10 Sep 2018 2:28 PM

Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Wednesday said his government created 31.5 lakh employment and self-employment opportunities and eradicated corruption during his three-and-a-half-year rule.

Lakhs of jobs created in corruption-free Jharkhand, says CM Raghubar Das

He said his government created 31.5 lakh employment and self-employment opportunities.

15 Aug 2018 12:18 PM

Govt targeting 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by 2022 and 20 per cent by 2030.

More use of biofuel will increase farmers' income and create employment: PM

Government has fixed minimum support price (MSP) of 14 crops at 1.5 times the cost of production.

10 Aug 2018 12:29 PM

The index has been calculated based on job listings added to the site month on month.

Online hiring activity up 9 per cent in July: report

Non-IT sectors like auto, auto ancillary, real estate, construction and BFSI continue to lead the growth.

07 Aug 2018 1:07 PM

Nitin Gadkari made the remarks responding to reporters' questions on the ongoing agitation by the Marathas for reservation and similar demands by other communities in Maharashtra. (Photo: File/PTI)

There are no jobs: Nitin Gadkari on demands for reservation

'Let us assume reservation is given. But there are no jobs. The government recruitment is frozen. Where are the jobs?' Gadkari asked.

05 Aug 2018 10:44 AM

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