India, with its booming population, is facing a gloomy job scenario. Even its 7% economic growth may not bring any cheer. The issue is not just ‘how many’ jobs are being created, but also ‘what kind of’ jobs, which presents a crisis within a crisis. Amidst this grim situation, an idea from Andhra Pradesh could … Read more
India’s unemployment rate rose to 7.83% in April from 7.60% in March, data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) showed on Sunday. The urban unemployment rate rose to 9.22% in April from 8.28% the previous month, while the rural unemployment rate slipped to 7.18% from 7.29%, the data showed. The highest unemployment rate … Read more
(This story originally appeared in on Aug 13, 2020) MUMBAI: When TeamLease Services recently advertised for an opening in a marketing role at the recruitment firm, it was surprised to receive a response from candidates not only across India but from the US as well. Both employers and employees have recognised the potential of working … Read more