Hiring, better appraisals back on India Inc agenda amid Covid-19 pandemic
Adapting to the new hybrid normal of working remotely as well as
from office, cautiously optimistic companies are looking
to hire more people and provide better appraisals in 2021, as they step out of
pandemic-ravaged 2020.
The pandemic emerged the biggest inflection point for the Indian
job landscape. For corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new
normal, while for professionals, online learning and digital skills took centre
stage.
In 2020, most companies “deprioritised”
their hiring plans amid the uncertain economic outlook, while industries such
as travel, hospitality, retail, aviation, real estate, construction, and
automobile were severely hit. Nevertheless, there is cautious optimism among
corporates, which is getting reflected in their recruitment plans for the new
year.
“Yes, the market is showing positive signs of recovery with almost
all industries showing growth in hiring but with caution. Overall, the intent
to hire recovered smartly from 11 per cent during the lockdown period to 18 per
cent for HY (half year), and this number is growing,” said Deval Singh,
business head, mobilization (hiring), at TeamLease Services.
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