India Inc's women leaders want to be top guns, not play second fiddleRecently, many senior women executives have left leadership positions in India. This is due to retirements, limited promotions, and better ...
11 Jun, 2025, 10.18 AM IST
CXOs spending more time weighing risks and responsibilities of new roles, companies deal with uneasy waitSenior leaders are now spending more time weighing risks and responsibilities of new roles amid a volatile business environment. Resilient ...
18 May, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
India Inc senior keen to book C-Suite for pros under 50Traditional groups cap CXO age at 50. A mid-fifties candidate was overlooked. Younger CEOs/CXOs, preferred for tech adaptability post-pande...
07 Jul, 2024, 05.28 PM IST
Rise in cyber threats make companies go for unified security commandAs the digital world expands, demand for cybersecurity leaders grows. Organizations recognize cyber risks can lead to financial losses, rep...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
BFSI captives hunt for leadership talentExecutive search firms ET spoke to said candidates from product organisations are tapped for technology hiring, and for non-technical roles...
29 Jun, 2024, 04.01 PM IST
D2C brands step up hiring to drive offline pushD2C (direct-to-consumer) companies in Bengaluru are increasing their offline presence and hiring talent to support their brick-and-mortar e...
11 May, 2024, 12.31 AM IST
Why hiring functional heads needs special attention in today’s ageFunctional unit leaders require diverse skills like agility, credibility, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving abilities. Companies ...
07 May, 2024, 12.42 PM IST
Travel firms ramp up hiring amidst governmental push on tourismIndian travel companies are aggressively hiring mid-senior talent with AI and automation skills from hospitality and tech sectors, offering...
22 Mar, 2024, 11.14 AM IST
Laid off CXOs are much in demand as companies look to hire execs with proven track recordOften roles become redundant as an outcome of consolidation, mergers, restructuring of businesses, regulatory hurdles or funding delays, an...
02 Mar, 2024, 11.13 PM IST
Boards are getting younger as companies look for tech skills in directorsAccording to data from Primeinfobase, about 830 first-time independent directors were appointed in calendar 2023, up from 776 the previous ...
14 Feb, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
Companies enter 'empathy' in CXO search barProminent leaders such as Naushad Forbes, Saugata Gupta, Bharat Puri, Pankaj Arora, and Shailesh Haribhakti stress the significance of empa...
12 Feb, 2024, 12.02 AM IST
India Inc is on the hunt for more and more women executives as it pushes for better ESG standardsLarge Indian companies and multinationals are actively seeking senior women professionals for top management roles, driven by a focus on ES...
17 Jan, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Stretched timelines: What’s extending the duration of CEO & CXO searches?Many seasoned pros are dropping off at the fag end of the notice period even after accepting an offer, said at least half a dozen leadershi...
23 Dec, 2023, 12.29 AM IST
Companies go on a big legal talent huntThe scramble for the best and the brightest legal talent has been ignited by a constantly changing regulatory environment, rising focus on ...
16 Nov, 2023, 12.36 AM IST
Companies scout for top ESG talent to drive sustainability plansCompanies across the mining, consulting, paper pulp, electric vehicles, cement, FMCG and financial sectors, among others, want leaders to m...
23 Aug, 2022, 10.06 AM IST
India Inc is increasingly hiring 'temporary CXOs'The trend of ‘temp CXOs’ is gathering momentum as companies become conscious of fixed costs, taking advantage of a large pool of ‘super spe...
11 Mar, 2021, 10.12 AM IST
Experience of working in crisis-hit sectors is now in demand among employersHiring agencies said they are getting specific mandates from firms to bring them candidates who have worked in sectors such as automobiles,...
29 Jul, 2020, 11.35 AM IST