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As the global expert on labor market and employment trends, ManpowerGroup is frequently sought after by national and global media outlets for its expert insights into forces evolving the world of work. Here are a few recent samples of media articles and interviews featuring ManpowerGroup’s unique perspective.

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2023 News Releases

How to transform Gen Z into your most valuable asset

October 19, 2023 | People Matters

Creating an inclusive and diverse work culture that values the contributions of Gen Z not only benefits this generation but also enhances an organisation's capacity for innovation, relevance, creativity, productivity, and talent attraction, believes Manpower’s Alok Kumar.

October 11, 2023 | The Economic Times

The role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is becoming increasingly important as businesses undergo digital transformation. Jayram Iyer, CTO of ManpowerGroup India, says a CDO should ideally have 15-20 years of experience, preferably with a technology background and should be well informed on technological evolution and disruptive types of technologies.

October 26, 2023 | The Economic Times

Alok Kumar, President, Manpower, says this is a common interview question that employers ask to gauge whether the candidate understands the job well and what it entails to be successful in this profile. Candidates should highlight their unique value by mentioning specific achievements, skills, and experiences that make them a valuable asset to the company.

October 18, 2023 | The Economic Times

Alok Kumar, Sr. Director at Manpower, a subsidiary of ManpowerGroup, says that on-boarding, virtual work environment and employee engagement played important roles in helping people start their career during the pandemic.

September 11, 2023 | Hindustan Times

In a recent piece for Hindustan Times, Prashant Pandey, President of Rotostat, discusses a variety of factors that contribute to the existing gender pay discrepancies.

August 22, 2023 | Trak.in

Cynthia Gokhale, Associate Director- Marketing, Corp. Comm., and Service Assurance , ManpowerGroup India, pens an article for Trak.in on the importance and advantages of internal talent mobility and development.

August 15, 2023 | India Today

As AI and automation reshape traditional HR functions, the role of HR professionals is becoming more strategic and people-centric. Hardeep Singh, President of Right Management India, writes an article underlining the importance of soft skills in the ever-changing world of HR.

July 22, 2023 | cxotoday.com

Hardeep Singh, President, Right Management India, pens an article for CXO Today on the importance of leveraging the power of soft skills in the dynamic world of HR, evolving around technological advancements.

July 17, 2023 | People matters

In talks with People Matters, Prashant Pandey, President, Rotostat India, highlights the significance of mentoring and coaching as key processes that help one build expertise, perspective and effectiveness at the workplace.

July 14, 2023 | People matters

Alok Kumar, President, Manpower, pens an article for People Matters on the growing disparity between academia and industry which highlights the need for improved alignment, particularly in smaller cities witnessing an influx of young graduates each year.

July 10, 2023 | The Economic Times

Job scams - where fraudsters pass themselves off as representatives of leading recruitment firms to establish authenticity - have become rampant in a lacklustre hiring market, worsened by layoffs in some sectors. "Fraudsters are thriving," says Alok Kumar, President, Manpower India. "Such incidents have nearly doubled compared to six months ago."

June 20, 2023 | Mint

Hiring firms across sectors say there are about 225,000 active jobs open in the market, about 100,000 less than a year earlier. Alok Kumar, Sr. Director- Sales & Global Accounts, Manpower, mentions how amid the white collar layoffs, there is still some "silver lining for the blue and grey collared employees".

April 21, 2023 | The Economic Times

With the layoffs predominantly in tech services, Hardeep Singh, President, Right Management India, highlights the primary driver of the tech industry reset and how tech companies are recalibrating their growth goals.

April 16, 2023 | The Economic Times

Companies in various sectors are looking to hire this quarter. While IT/ITeS and start-ups have seen a sharp comedown from last year's hiring frenzy, tech talent continues to be the most in demand as non-tech industries are undergoing a digital transformation. Alok Kumar, Sr. Director- Sales & Global Accounts, Manpower, throws light on the reason of this interesting situation.

March 22, 2023 | The Economic Times

Green job opportunities in India have surged 80-100% compared to last year, but there is a lack of talent in this emerging field as most of these job profiles are new. Alok Kumar, Sr. Director- Sales and Global Accounts, Manpower, sheds light on how and why green jobs are the new trend in the job market.

March 10, 2023 | Bussiness Today

Women are becoming the go-to talent pool at electronics factories, thanks to their natural dexterity, a shortage of skilled labour, and companies looking to up their gender diversity quotient. Alok Kumar, Sr. Director- Sales and Global Accounts, Manpower, sheds light on how female workers are the future of electronics manufacturing.

January 27, 2023 | The Times of India

Those laid off in the US might have a chance to return back to India and start afresh with plenty of jobs here, great salaries, and a lower cost of living. With a boom in the tech industry and a healthy startup ecosystem in India, Hardeep Singh, president of talent management firm Right Management India, says the real opportunity in the technology space is in the startup ecosystem. "Startups are hiring at all levels and can accommodate those who have been laid off," he says.

January 05, 2023 | Moneycontrol

January 05, 2023 | BWPeople

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey released today, labour market is indicating cautious sentiments in the first quarter of 2023. 48% expect to increase their staffing levels, 16% anticipate a decrease in hiring intent and 34% do not anticipate any change, resulting in a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of +32% which is the second in the APAC region alongside Australia, after Singapore which indicates 33%. When compared to the same period last year, hiring sentiments have weakened by 17 percentage points and 22 percentage points when compared to the last quarter.

January 05, 2023 | rediff.com

Corporate India is indicating cautious hiring in the March quarter of 2023 as concerns rise over possible recession and steady inflation, a survey said on Thursday.

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, based on interviews with nearly 3,030 public and private employers, hiring intentions will decrease in the quarter both on year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis.

January 05, 2023 | News Drum

New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI) Corporate India is indicating cautious hiring in the March quarter of 2023 as concerns rise over possible recession and steady inflation, a survey said on Thursday.

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, based on interviews with nearly 3,030 public and private employers, hiring intentions will decrease in the quarter both on year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis.

During the quarter, 48 per cent employers expect to increase their staffing levels, 16 per cent anticipate a decrease in hiring intent and 34 per cent do not anticipate any change in hiring, resulting in a net employment outlook of 32 per cent.

When compared to the same period last year (January-March 2022), hiring sentiments have weakened by 17 percentage points and by 22 percentage points when compared to the previous quarter.

"Employers are cautious due to the impending recession and deepening global slowdown which also created a stir in the IT sector during the previous quarter," Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup India said.

Citing reports, Gulati said 33 per cent of Indian CEOs have implemented a hiring freeze. "India may be impacted in the short term but in a country with the GDP net growth of 7 per cent, the market is expected to see a balanced approach with growth in the tech sector and startups," he said.

January 05, 2023 | Mint

January 05, 2023 | Financial Express

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, based on interviews with nearly 3,030 public and private employers, hiring intentions will decrease in the quarter both on year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis.

Corporate India is indicating cautious hiring in the March quarter of 2023 as concerns rise over possible recession and steady inflation, a survey said on Thursday. According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, based on interviews with nearly 3,030 public and private employers, hiring intentions will decrease in the quarter both on year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis.