EQUITABLE HIRING PROCESS
IIT alumni explains why his company treats people who scored 90% on his test as very ‘low trust’: ‘Anyone who scored that high always…’
A former IIT Madras student recently launched into an angry tirade. A Reddit user on the IIT Madras subreddit shared that he had created a test that he was unable to pass with a perfect score. He encountered graduates who manipulated the system and achieved 90% on the exam. He expressed regret that these individuals are not suitable candidates for hiring.
Capital, technology and scale: The business blueprint for India’s critical-care future
CPR co-founders Dr Satya Garimella and Krishna Kottapalli discuss the business challenges of scaling critical-care infrastructure, from capital efficiency and funding to partnerships and technology.
“We’re Comparing Multiple Candidates” Sounds Normal, But Here’s What It Might Really Mean
Companies often say they are comparing candidates. However, a hidden bias called contrast bias can affect decisions. This means candidates are judged against each other, not against set standards. This can lead to unfair outcomes and demotivation. Organizations can reduce this bias with structured interviews and scoring. Candidates can focus on their unique strengths to navigate these systems.
Industry experts demand major skilling and job reforms from government in 2026
Experts urge faster skilling and job reforms by 2026. India aims to be a global skill hub using its large youth population. Government initiatives like NEP 2020 and Skill India Mission need scaling up. Reforms will modernise training, boost industry-academia ties, and create pathways for a skilled workforce. This will position India as a top talent destination worldwide.
Zohran Mamdani is hiring: How to apply for New York Mayor’s office | Vacancies and process
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has launched an open application process inviting qualified individuals to join his upcoming City Hall administration, as he seeks to assemble a team of top talent for his tenure.
Nokia to expand research and development centre in India
Nokia plans to expand its R&D center in India, hiring locally and committing to skilling initiatives. BSNL partnered with Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, and Qualcomm to provide advanced training in 5G and related technologies at BRBRAITT. This collaboration aims to create a job-ready workforce, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and fostering innovation in the telecom sector.
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Silicon Valley’s new success is a $2-bn job platform with an Indian origin story
Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha created Mercor. It is an AI job marketplace. The company initially screened engineers in India. Now, Mercor screens talent for major tech firms like OpenAI and Meta. They use AI interviews. Virat Talwar says Mercor places people globally. Soumi De focuses on sourcing talent from India.
Job seeker fires back at hiring manager after being taunted for being laid off, ends call. Netizens react, 'We've always wanted to do this ...'
During a virtual interview, a job seeker called out a hiring manager's unprofessional conduct after being questioned insensitively about prior layoffs. The individual stood up for themselves, later receiving an apology from the recruiter, who promised corrective measures to prevent such biased evaluations.
Reshaping norms: How organisations can build equitable workplaces for women
Organizations must move beyond symbolic gestures and take definitive actions to build equitable workplaces.
Where are the women? Men dominate 81% of India Inc's corner offices
Indian women occupy just 19% of C-suite positions, lagging behind the global average of 30%, according to Avtar. Work-life integration challenges, gender bias, and a lack of qualified candidates hinder their leadership progression. Attrition rates remain an issue, necessitating systemic reforms and diversity-driven leadership searches to foster equitable opportunities and improve organizational culture.
Union Budget 2024 should address these critical government & public sector challenges, experts say
BUDGET 2024 EXPECTATIONS: As India awaits its budget announcement, expectations are high, especially in the Government & Public Services (G&PS) sector. Facing outdated infrastructure, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and slow digital adoption, the upcoming budget offers a crucial chance to address these challenges and enhance service delivery, particularly in healthcare, education, and transportation.
Foxconn employment row: Trade unions gather info on recruitment exercise at Tamil Nadu plant
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu labour department after reports suggested that Foxconn was not hiring married women at the sprawling facility near here. An official of a manpower agency in Sriperumbudur said Foxconn India outsources employees through agencies and claimed that he did not come across any such incident of married women not getting preferred for recruitment.
What will a robot make of your resume? The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment
Establishing guidelines, ethical standards, and promoting transparency in AI decision-making processes are essential for fair recruitment practices. Collaboration between HR professionals and AI developers can lead to more inclusive and equitable hiring processes.
H-1B visa registrations begin March 6; US says it's working on cutting processing times, green card backlogs
The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B season will open on March 6 and run through March 22. In order to electronically register beneficiaries for the selection process during this time, potential petitioners and their representatives must use a USCIS online account and pay the registration cost.
Need more women in AI for inclusive development of the technology
A diverse workforce is better tooled to identify and remove biases, while women also bring to the table a different mental toolkit
90% of women not sure about DEI measures for inclusion in ANSR and Talent500 survey
A study engaged with about 3000 women pan-India to understand and evaluate their insights on representation and engagement of women workforce in modern IT teams. It unveiled critical insights, showcasing a colossal difference between perception and reality, and highlighting the gaps in gender stereotyping during interviews to a perceived absence of clear pathways for career advancement into leadership roles.
Facing delay in your Canada immigration application? Take these steps
Canada's immigration system is facing backlog issues due to reasons such as COVID-19 pandemic, aging technology, high demand, and staffing shortages. The delay can lead to frustration for the applicant. However, applicants can take some steps to get information on the status of their application. These steps include checking the status of the application on the IRCC’s website, filing a web form enquiry or calling at the IRCC customer care number, requesting GCMS, CAIPS, or FOSS notes etc.
Gender pay gap is a complex issue with no easy solutions, says JobsForher CEO
The platform caters to three cohorts of women professionals 一 Women Returnees, Women In Tech, and Women In Leadership and is increasing its reach to include Women Starters. JobsForHer clients include Amazon, DBS Tech, KPMG, Johnson Controls, PwC, among others. In addition, the brand has collaborated with a number of SMEs and startups, including PayU, Numberz, Digit88, and Cuemath.
Firms take steps to attract more LGBTQ+ talent
Many of these companies already have robust inclusive policies that are being further strengthened. Apart from fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), this also gives companies a wider talent pool for hiring.
Flipkart launches first 'Ekartians with Disabilities' delivery hub
"Flipkart has added a new delivery hub in New Delhi to its supply chain network, which will be managed end-to-end by 50 employees with disabilities, working in various capacities, including delivery executives, cashiers, and team leaders," a statement said.
Top non-IIM business schools improve gender diversity
Leading the lot is FMS, Delhi where women account for a record 50.6% of students who have joined its MBA full time programme this year, up from just 16.5% last year.
Smile! The robots are watching: AI takes charge of hiring by assessing facial expressions, screening CVs
The AI recruitment industry is valued at more than $500 million.
Cognizant launches programme for tech professionals looking to restart careers
The Cognizant Returnship Programme, an India-first initiative, is a way to get diverse talent in the door, irrespective of when their last professional role was, according to the company.
The tightrope walk between diversity quotas and being forward leaning
If we don’t build a workplace culture that is fair and equitable, efforts in hiring women will eventually be put to waste and we will be back to square one.
Budget 2019: Why now is the time to push the accelerator on MSME tax reforms
MSMEs often act as a catalyst for equitable growth and sustained development.
India can do a Silicon Valley in 5 years, innovation ecosystem needs a boost: World Bank
"I think we can do a Silicon Valley in India in the next five years..as the world is changing, we can leapfrog," World Bank's Junaid Kamal Ahmad said.
'To achieve pay parity, understand pay practices'
The American company recently announced that it had closed the wage gap between its male and female employees in India. This followed the company achieving equal pay in the US in December 2017.
Companies commit to equal pay pledge
The average salary of women executive directors in India is 20% less than that of their male counterparts, according to a study for ET by Prime Database of 163 NSE-listed companies.
NITI Aayog to hire outsiders through a transparent procedure backed by entrance exam
Lesser known domain experts, research associates and young professionals could soon find new avenues in the newly-established NITI Aayog.
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