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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: foundit

India’s overall white-collar hiring moderated in May 2026, declining 4% year-on-year and 6% month-on-month, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker (fit) by foundit, Asia’s leading jobs and talent platform.

Against this broader slowdown, diversity hiring grew 21% year-on-year in May 2026— a decoupling that reflects sustained employer commitment to inclusive workforce strategies even as overall recruitment activity remains selective.

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