Talent retention is a key concern for companies. The loss of key talent has prompted firms to promote in-house candidates, offering them career mobility with an aim to securing their loyalty. But what if the in-house candidate proves to be inadequate for the job?
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India Business News: New Delhi: This could be heartening news for women executives aspiring to reach the top as also for the diversity efforts being made by India Inc.
Women Hiring: Widening the talent pool, empowering women to access leadership roles and creating a more inclusive work environment, can drive better business outcomes, said experts.
Deloitte India s recent decision to send 35 senior partners above the age of 55 has sparked debates about ageism in India. However, data indicates that below-40 executives often run the show at new-age companies and startups, with large and complex firms relying on battle-hardened corporate veterans who have negotiated multiple business cycles. In NSE-500 companies, a typical Indian CEO today is 57 years old, similar to data on C-suite occupancy for Fortune-500 firms.