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New Delhi: Job seekers are likely to get more calls for interviews in the coming months as more companies are now intending to increase their headcount in the June quarter compared to the current quarter, reveals a survey by staffing firm ManpowerGroup.
About 12% of the 2,375 employers covered in the latest Manpower-Group Employment Outlook Survey said they will hire more people in the quarter, compared with 8% in the January-March period. About 2% of companies said they planned to slash headcount while 53% expected no change to their payroll and 33% said they were unsure, the
Recruiters optimistic for 2021; foresee hiring to recover to pre-COVID levels: Survey
Jobseekers should remain optimistic for the coming year as 26 per cent recruiters foresee hiring bouncing back to pre-COVID levels within the next 3-6 months.
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MUMBAI: With the market recovering gradually there is optimism among employers as 26 per cent of recruiters interviewed expect hiring to rebound to the pre-COVID levels within next 3-6 months while 34 per cent opined it may take six months to one year, according to a survey.
Jobseekers should remain optimistic for the coming year as 26 per cent recruiters foresee hiring bouncing back to pre-COVID levels within the next 3-6 months, while 34 per cent said it would take their organisations six months to one year, according to Naukri.com s Hiring Outlook Survey.
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In 2020, sectors like medical/healthcare, IT, BPO/ITES were less impacted while the sectors that struggled to cope included retail, hospitality and travel, according to the survey that covered 1327 recruiters and consultants across the country.
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Signs of recovery in the IT and BPO/ITES sectors were seen from June 2020 onwards once lockdown restrictions were lifted in many parts of the country.
NEW DELHI: Come 2021 jobseekers will have more to cheer about, as 26% recruiters foresee hiring bouncing back to pre-COVID levels within the next 3-6 months while 34% said that it would take their organisations 6-12 months according to Naukri.com’s Hiring Outlook Survey.