Acara Solutions India was recognized during the 2024 HR Tech Summit & Awards with a Best Diversity & Leadership Hiring Award. The summit, now in its fifth year, brought together human resources leaders to discuss how they are embracing new technologies to foster talent development and improve employee well-being.  Related: 5 Strategies for Gender Inclusion and Diversity Hiring in India  Acara partners with businesses in India to provide a diverse pool of talent, which can lead to higher productivity, greater collaboration, and better outcomes.  “Acara is proud to lead th ..read more

In recent years, we’ve seen major shifts in where and how we work. And with more people reaching retirement age and Gen Z expected to make up 30 percent of the global workforce by 2030, we’re also seeing shifts in who is performing the jobs and what they desire in the workplace.  Who is Gen Z?  Gen Z is made up of people born between 1996 and 2012. The oldest Gen Zs will soon be reaching their 30s, while the youngest have yet to reach the secondary stage of their education.  Like their global counterparts, Gen Z individuals in India are digital natives, having grown up with smar ..read more

Hiring at the executive level can be a difficult and time-consuming task for any business—and considering the monetary and nonmonetary costs associated with bad hires and vacant positions, it’s not one where you should cut corners. That’s why more organizations are turning to recruitment agencies that specialize in executive search.  Here are just some of the key benefits of partnering with a staffing firm to round out your leadership team.  Access to High-Level Talent: Recruitment firms that focus on executive search should have existing relationships with high-level, top-tier talen ..read more

If you are in a position responsible for finding qualified job candidates, you already know the challenges that recruitment and hiring can bring. Just one vacant position or bad hire can cost your organization tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s why HR and talent acquisition teams are facing increased pressure to find the best talent—and ensure they stick around.  To improve your recruitment efforts, here are six proven solutions that can mitigate some of the most common talent acquisition challenges today.  Related: E-book: Interview Guide for Hiring Managers  ..read more

The retail industry is an important part of the Indian economy and on track to make an even greater impact in the years to come.   India’s retail industry is currently the fourth largest in the world and accounts for over 10 percent of the country’s GDP and around 8 percent of the workforce, totaling over 35 million people.  India’s large population, increasing urbanization, and rising discretionary spending among consumers make it one of the best countries worldwide to invest in retail space, according to Invest India.  The largest retail segments include food and grocery ..read more

HR and recruiting professionals today have access to more information than ever. To cut through the clutter, the Acara India team has compiled a list of the HR and recruiting blogs and online resources we keep coming back to. Bookmark these sites to help you stay on top of industry trends and news throughout the whole year.  1 – People Matters  As a leading voice in the space of people and work, People Matters provides valuable insights to talent professionals, helping them stay ahead of the curve and make impactful decisions.  2 – Nakuri  Nakuri is a leading jobs site that ..read more

Top List of Cities Attracting Talent in India  Which cities are the most attractive to emerging talent across the country? India’s employment landscape is shifting, with Tier-2 cities attracting higher numbers of workers across multiple industries.  The Tier-1 cities leading in job creation include:  Bengaluru  Delhi  Mumbai  Chennai  Meanwhile, these are the Tier-2 cities attracting the most talent:  Japiur  Valdodara  Thane  Coimbatore  Chandigarh  Sectors that are the hiring the most workers in India’s Tier-2 cities includ ..read more

As we kick off a new year, let’s look back at some of our most popular blogs from 2023—and stay tuned for more valuable content in 2024! Outlook of Automobile Industry in India: 2023 India’s automobile industry is one of the largest worldwide, accounting for nearly half the country’s manufacturing GDP. In this blog, Acara India’s Vice President of Operations Nagarajan C shares insights into the industry’s projected growth and the workforce needed to keep pace with demand in the years to come. Related: IoT Interview Questions, Part One: Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail 5 Strategies for Gend ..read more

For university students in India who will soon be approaching their final semester, this is the time of the year when passive job searching becomes a bit more intentional. The market for top jobs in India remains competitive, to say the least. The country’s economic growth is significantly outpacing job creation—and the jobs that are being offered don’t always match up with the skills and aspirations of prospective candidates, according to The New York Times. This means that standing out to prospective employers has never been more important, or more challenging, for job seekers who are just b ..read more

Diversity in the workplace has become an imperative for businesses around the globe—and for good reason. A growing body of research indicates that businesses with higher diversity outperform their peers and that workers believe diversity is an important part of a company’s culture. In India, there is one industry in particular that should be leading the way in cultivating diverse workplaces. India’s thriving Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Management (BPM) industry has become a major driver of economic growth. The IT industry accounted for 7.4 percent of India’s GDP in 2022 an ..read more