Flexibility, salary key jobseeker parameters for new roles in India: Report
flexibility remains a pressing concern for most employees, says a report. According to recruitment firm Michael Page India's Talent Trends 2024 report, flexibility has become a major point of contention in most parts of India as employers grapple with implementing hybrid working models and policies that meet both business needs and employee preferences.
At a time when a whopping 94 per cent of respondents (India) are open to exploring different roles in 2024, employers must look beyond competitive salaries and address broader aspects such as flexibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and positive workplace culture to effectively attract and retain top talent, the report said.
«A successful recruitment strategy needs to go beyond merely offering competitive salaries. It should prioritise cultivating a robust company culture, providing flexibility, and addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives to effectively attract and retain top talent,» Ankit Agarwala, Managing Director of Michael Page India, said.
The report titled «The Expectation Gap» covered responses from approximately 50,000 skilled white-collar professionals across 37 countries, including over 3,000 individuals from India.
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