"Expansion for most fast-moving consumer goods companies happens on the back of a new distributor or a super stockist—that works in a certain territory and ensures access of products to various retailers in the area"
Balasubramanian A
Livemint, February 09, 2021"There is an estimated increase of more than 20% in the overall hiring with the levels being higher by 30% in key sectors like FMCG, pharma, healthcare and telecom. Manufacturing could see a surge of 20% while e-commerce hiring could rise by 30% from 2020 levels."
Balasubramanian A
Financial Express, December 21, 2020"The variable part of the salary is becoming bigger with employees being judged on their KRAs and paid accordinglyThe variable part of the salary is becoming bigger with employees being judged on their KRAs and paid accordingly. "
Amit Vadera
Financial Express, September 28, 2020"India, with an average rent of around $1 per sqft is still seen as a lucrative investment opportunity for MNCs. Several global IT majors who were looking for new office spaces in the range of 0.5 to 1 million square feet before the lockdown, have resumed their hunt now and some have even closed those deals."
Balasubramanian A
Financial Express, September 28, 2020"The need for delivery staff is estimated to go up 10-12% more than the earlier growth projection of 25%"
Amit Vadera
The Economic Times, September 28, 2020"The increase in contractual hiring was seen in 2008-2009 too following the global financial crisis. While companies anticipate a pick up in demand they are unsure about how much of it will sustain. So instead of getting into long term commitments, they are preferring hiring on contract"
Amit Vadera
Financial Express, September 14, 2020"During an M&A, managers have to juggle a lot in trying to integrate new teams, and M&A can also result in job losses with some areas getting redundant in the combined company. Although there is little an organisation can do to avoid the emotional reactions of the employees, there are ways to mitigate by implementing best practices before, during, and after the M&A"