Back to Career News

Increased Hiring in More than 50% Companies Expected in 2019, Says Mercer

December 11, 2018

Increased Hiring in More than 50% Companies Expected in 2019, Says Mercer
According to a senior official of the international consulting HR firm Mercer, more than 50% of companies are looking to increase hiring in 2019. In contrast, only 3% of companies are likely to lay off workers in the year. 

Mercer India CEO Anish Sarkar said that hiring has been observing a decent growth since the past few years in India. He said that the demand for roles in research and development have increased considerably. On the possibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking over jobs, he said that while AI might lead to jobs displacements, it will create new jobs too.

Photo credit: perzonseo on Visualhunt / CC BY

Recommended for you ...

BharatPe Launches 'BharatPe One' All-in-One Payment Product for Merchants
BharatPe Launches 'BharatPe One' All-in-One Payment Product for Merchants

April 26, 2024

Credit Card Spending Surges in India During FY 2023-24
Credit Card Spending Surges in India During FY 2023-24

April 26, 2024

Banks and Lenders Rethink Personal Loan Portfolios Amid Regulatory Changes
Banks and Lenders Rethink Personal Loan Portfolios Amid Regulatory Changes

April 26, 2024

Chat on WhatsApp