Strong ER&D demand helps IT buck overall soft hiring trend

An upward curve in demand for engineering, research and development (ER&D) services is boosting hiring prospects in the space by around 15% when recruitment in general continues to remain soft in India’s $250 billion IT services industry.

According to data from staffing firms, technology services providers are poised to ramp up ER&D recruitments to sustain and enhance their global competitive edge.