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Waqar Azmi (Founder and CEO- SutraHR) featured on BBC Hindi and spoke about current recruitment trends.
Here is an excerpt.
SutraHR's Founder and CEO, Waqar Azmi, features on CNN's Marketplace Middle East
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In a special feature on Indian immigrant workers in the Middle East, CNN interviewed Waqar Azmi (Founder and CEO, SutraHR). Waqar shared his view on how there is a growing interest among Indians to work abroad, specially in the Middle East.
Check out the full feature below.
Check out the full feature below.
Opening For The Role Of Product Designer
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Company: Practo Technologies Private Limited
Location: Bangalore , Karnataka , India
Responsibilities:
-Work with product managers to define/refine requirements and translate them into concepts and interface designs.
-Work with lead designer to decide design direction.
-Design products that are simple and elegant.
-Work with other designers and engineers to ship extraordinary products.
Requirements:
-Strong portfolio featuring examples of interface design work in the consumer or medical sector.
-Keen product sensibilities, with a passion for people-centred design.
-Self-motivated with the ability to take charge or play a supporting role.
-Solid intuition and an eye for detailed interface design.
-Ability to multitask, prioritise projects, communicate progress and expected milestones.
-Proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator/Omnigraffle
Creating interactive prototypes.
Good to have:
-Experience designing interaction models that span multiple devices.
-Familiarity with the agile development process.
-HTML and CSS knowledge, current on latest design techniques.
-Experience with user research
About this role:
-The Patient team at Practo is focussed on helping patients manage their health.
-We are looking for designers to lay a new foundation for our upcoming products.
-You will be given ownership of your product and be part of an agile, multidisciplinary approach to shipping software.
To apply, mail us your CV to [email protected] & [email protected] or contact us on 9686600703.
Waqar Azmi (Founder & CEO, Sutra Services) featured on BBC news
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Mr. Waqar Azmi, our founder and CEO, featured on BBC news as an expert in a bulletin discussion on emerging recruitment trends (airing date-26th February 2015).
Waqar shared his expert opinion on the new and innovative mediums that recruiters around the world are using to acquire great talent while easing out the recruitment process.
Here is an excerpt of the same.
Over the years, we have been covered by a number of media organisations. Check out some of our media mentions on our YouTube channel SutraTV
Plug-n-Play Startup Office (11 Seater+Conference Room+Pantry) For Rent In Andheri (W), Mumbai
Are you a startup looking for a spacious and enthusiastic office space? We have a great workstation with vibrant colours on the walls, modular design interiors and full length windows overlooking skyscraper skyline.
[Do check-out the pictures of the office space in the end]
Location Features of the Place
- Located in the heart of suburbs, Andheri-lokhandwala area, making it accessible via Bus Depot (3 mins), Jogeshwari/Andheri Stn (10/15 mins), Airport (30 mins).
- The building houses companies and other major business offices.
- Walking distance surroundings include malls (Mega, Infinity & Citi), best restaurants (close to 30 of them), and corporate offices.
The Workstation consists of
- 11 seater (570 sq. ft.) office space
- CPU trolley/cabinet
- On-desk Softboard
- Comfortable adjustable chairs.
- Ample storage space
Ready-to-use Office Features
- Professionally designed interiors
- Fully furnished, wooden-floored conference room
- Fully functional Pantry
- High speed wired/wireless internet connectivity
- Split AC
Price/Details
- Rent- Rs.45000 per month (incl. of all above features).
- Minimum of 3 months rent in advance and 1 month rent as deposit, both are refundable if unused.
The above facility is ideal for startups or small/medium companies who want to use a small office.
To discuss this in detail, you can email us at [email protected] or call +91 922 221 4183 / (022) 4266 9487.
Sutra Services Featured on BBC India Business Report: India's Growth & Its Impact on Jobs
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India’s growth story has been a focal point from quite some time now, especially about new-age industries such as eCommerce, Mobile VAS, Technology, and Digital Media. The same can also be said about traditional industries such as Retail, Finance, Manufacturing, etc. However, the last few months have seen a lot of upheaval and correction, and the situation concerning hiring has seen a dramatic change. Most top HR companies in India would agree to that too.
We’re sure, as entrepreneurs and hiring managers, you too would have felt the pinch. If you did, you are not the only one! BBC, one of the world’s most prestigious broadcaster, too feels the same. They decided to investigate more about the major challenges facing the Indian economy and how quickly can growth be revived in the country.
Being one of the top HR companies in India, BBC featured Sutra Services on India Business Report. Hosted by Yogita Limaye, it is one of the most popular shows about business and entrepreneurship in India on the television. One of the points that the show focused on was the economy’s impact on the job scene in India and posed this question to Waqar Azmi, CEO, Sutra Services. He revealed that the last few months have seen the phasing out of average talent in India. While the year 2011-2012 saw many opportunities for professionals, this year there have been lesser openings.
The show also has inputs from Baba Kalyani, CMD of Bharat Forge, the world’s second-largest forgings manufacturer. In addition, it has some really interesting insights on the Indian economy vis-à-vis the other major economies in the world. We are sharing the video below and invite you to give your views about the job market in India, and how it has affected you:
HR Recruitment Jobs in Mumbai: Working as Media & IT Recruiter in India
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Finding HR and recruitment jobs in Mumbai, that too at a top recruitment agency can be quite a task. There are many qualified media and IT recruiters in India who are looking to work in top placement agencies. At SutraHR too, we are looking for bright individuals with a passion for recruitment and a hunger for success.
Recruitment jobs in Mumbai
There are many advantages to look out for recruitment jobs in Mumbai, especially applying for a recruiter position at SutraHR. Firstly, you get to headhunt and recruit candidates for Asia’s finest new-age companies, including top technology startups, eCommerce companies, and digital agencies in India. In addition, as an IT recruiter, you will have an opportunity to interact with and serve prestigious clients, some of whom are India’s most exciting and youngest entrepreneurs, who have graduated from IIMs, IITs, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, ISB, etc.
So, why would one want to work as a recruiter at SutraHR in Mumbai. Some of the few reasons to get a recruitment job in Mumbai are:
1. Profit sharing: SutraHR has an unmatchable incentive structure for a recruiter
2. Modern recruitment practices: As a recruiter, you get to expand your technical know-how by using new-age, state-of-the-art technology and web-tools.
3. Employees as partners: Recruiters get an amazing opportunity to brainstorm on various ideas and contribute to overall management of company affairs.
Working as a recruiter
Savio Rathod, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, works as a recruiter at SutraHR in Mumbai. He explains, “Being a recruiter enables me to not only learn new things and meet new people, I get a bird’s-eye view of new-age industries in India. For a recruiter, there are many opportunities since there are lots of recruitment jobs in Mumbai.”
Are you a recruiter who is looking for HR recruitment jobs in India? Why don’t you apply at SutraHR? Just send your resume to [email protected] or just call Pallav on +91 922 344 0205 / (022) 4266 9487.
Waqar Azmi to Speak on Startup Hiring in India at Indian Angel Network Workshop
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Hiring for startups in India could be a challenge for new entrepreneurs since big industrial houses attract all the good talent. That’s about to change as you can catch Sutra Services CEO Waqar Azmi, who will speak about startup hiring in India at a workshop organized by the Indian Angel Network in Bandra, Mumbai.
Startup Hiring in India
Waqar Azmi established SutraHR in India after he realized the lack of talent for startups in India. A few years ago, start hiring in India was at a very nascent stage but as the number of startups grow in India, it has shown development. SutraHR has enabled hundreds of startups and new-age companies in India to hire great talent.
Indian Angel Network
Aptly titled Startup Hiring Simplified, the Indian Angel Network workshop will enable entrepreneurs in India to learn more about startup hiring in India. It will offer answers to questions such as ‘how to determine what kind of people you need’ or ‘what are the best practices in hiring talent for startups in India’. Along with Waqar, IAN Member Jiten Apte will also speak at the workshop. Here are the details about the hiring seminar:
Venue: Bandra Campus: Centre For Management Thadomal Shahani Engineering College Seminar Hall, 5th Floor, TSEC Old Campus, Off Linking Road Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050, India. Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013.
If you are an entrepreneur, founder, or a recruiter for a startup who wants to know more about startup hiring in India, you should attend this Indian Angel Network (IAN) workshop in Mumbai. Click here for more details on the registration for the startup hiring workshop.
Top 10 Indian Freelancing Websites For Your Next Project
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Freelancing in India is booming and a lot of people – some looking to make a quick buck and some looking for a steady income, from college students to the elderly, anyone who has any grain of talent is cashing in on this trend. If you fall under this category, here is a list of top 10 websites for you to help you with your next project.
1. Truelancer.com
Truelancer.com is India’s largest on-demand freelance marketplace with over 3,00,000 skilled freelancers from across the globe working as Freelance Web Developers, Freelance Mobile App Developers, Content Writers, Graphic Designers, Data Entry Experts, Data Analytics Experts, Online Marketing Consultants etc. Truelancer.com provides payment security to freelancers as well as 100% satisfaction to the employers by its escrow system. This not only ensures that the freelancer is paid for the work delivered, but also that the payment is released to the freelancers only when the work is done. Truelancer.com also allows freelancers to list their gigs on the platform which have clear deliverables mentioned and can be bought in a click. Truelancer.com is one of the few freelance marketplaces that have fully functioning Android and iOS Apps which eases the communication between the freelancer and the employer, and decreases the response time that a freelancer takes to bid on the Project.
2. WorknHire.com
WorknHire.com is a freelance marketplace dedicated to the Indian market. You can find freelancers in various categories including IT & programming, graphic designing, data entry, content writing etc. The look and feel of this website is very linear and simple. The website claims to ensure payment safety through Escrow services provided by the company. Transaction in INR is another plus point. This website also has a large network of freelancers which you can filter based on location. Project posting is free and so is getting registered as a freelancer. Being a newly launched website which is hardly a few months old, you may not find many reviews and recommendations. Yet with a rapidly expanding base, one feels that it is coming along quite nicely and will work to the advantage of any freelancer in India.
3. Freelanceindia.com
Freelanceindia.com is perhaps one of the oldest websites in existence and one of the pros of this website is that it has been in existence for over ten years now. The site design though is very amateurish which may pose a problem for freelancers looking to work through this site on a regular basis as they may run into various problems. The site seems to have not been maintained for a few years now. Apart from the above two clauses severely disadvantaging freelancers looking to work through this site, posting a project on this site is charged which does not help the employers either.
4. Freelancer.in
Freelancer.in is a fairly large global freelance marketplace. Being such a large website it obviously has the advantage of offering you more quality and quantity in your work, helping you expand your dimensions. Thanks to a large user base, employers find good freelancers who are willing to deliver quality without compromise. But there are certain disadvantages too of using this website. A payment on freelancer.in needs to be done in USD. Because of the currency conversions involved, it becomes very expensive for clients. Moreover, the transactions are charged to the client as well (around 3%). The total transaction charge for freelancers is as high as 10%.
5. Instastudio.com
Instastudio is an Indian networked freelancing portal originating, which aims to widen the scope of freelancing opportunities in India. The website is dedicated for content writing and has assignments for various content writers, but in last few weeks the amount of assignments available on the website has decreased a lot. A point to note is that it’s not a freelance marketplace which basically means the website cannot be used for hiring a freelancer.
6. Dreamstarts.in
Dreamstarts.in describes itself as a startup jobs board. It is a website that features a section for freelance and part time jobs. One can check this out but the problem with this website is that there is no payment processing or section to review freelancers and hence it neither works in the advantage of clients nor the freelancers.
7. VentureHire.in
Like Dreamstarts, VentureHire is a website with a section for freelance and part-time jobs but there is no payment integration or a review section. It describes itself as a website that is “creating and curating global talent”.
8. WorkMonk.com
WorkMonk is another freelance website that outsources jobs but it has very few assignments and very few freelancers and your projects may not grab eyeballs here.
9. Oncontract.com
Oncontract is not exactly a freelance website but has more of a contract based concept. Project posting is paid and payment safety is not guaranteed.
10. Youth4Work.com
Youth4Work is a website targeted for students with jobs similar to Dreamstarts.in and VentureHire.in.
Freelancing in India is a popular option for people seeking flexible work timings and exciting projects. It’s a growing trend in India and various websites are mushrooming to cater to different needs. If you’re unsure on how to get started we hope that the above reviews help you get some direction and guidance.
Author: Aarti Patel, a seasoned consultant and writer.
Top 100 Startups in India to Watch in 2013
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(Note: We have published an updated version of this list: Top Startups in India 2018)
When we started out in early-2008, the startup scene in India was nascent, exciting, and poised to grow exponentially. Over the last few years we have been working with multiple startups, entrepreneurs, and have been very active in the startup ecosystem in India. We’ve now compiled a list of the top startups in India.
This list contains 100 startups to watch in 2013. Do let us know in the comments section below your thoughts on the list. In case you know about any top startups in India, just list them out.
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aaramshop – Hybrid retail platform focused on FMCG / CPG retailing
Acceltrade – High Frequency Trading Technology firm which leverages its completely in-house platform for quantitative trading
Adnear – “Location-based mobile advertising platform in APAC enabling powerful targeting across India, Singapore, Australia”
affle – Smart Media company with strategically aligned businesses
Airwoot – Smart support helpdesk that uses sophisticated natural language processing techniques to enable brands engage with their customers on social media
Akosha – Innovative service for Indian consumers which helps them in resolving day to day consumer complaints
Amagi Media Labs – Unique mix of media and technology that merges the latest technology with the traditional broadcast media to create a new TV media adverting platform called Targeted TV ad
Appnomic Systems – Appnomic is a focused IT Infrastructure Management Services company that simplifies the complexities of managing information technology (IT)
Aurus – “Integrated cloud based platform for video creation, management and distribution in the educational space”
babajobs – Leading job site for urban India’s informal sector
BigBasket – India’s largest online food and grocery store
BlueStone – Online store for fine jewellery and accessories
Canvera – Online photography company providing mass customized printed products and e-commerce solutions to professional photographers
Capillary – “Cloud-based software solutions that help retailers to intelligently engage with customers through mobile, social and in-store channels”
Cartrade – Online automotive market for buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles
Chargebee – Affordable Subscription Billing & Recurring Billing Solution for online web apps
Ciphergraph – Provides secure cloud based VPN services
Citrus Payment – “Payments solutions including Netbanking Credit and Debit Card Gateways”
CommonFloor – India’s first real estate portal dedicated to apartments and gated communities
Crowd Analytix – Predictive analytics and data mining solutions
Desicrew – IT enabled service centers in rural areas
Dexetra – “Mobility startup that develops apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Symbian and Windows Mobile”
Dogspot – otOne stop platform for all dog & dog related needs
DoneByNone – Online-only women’s fashion store
Edusys – “Leading education training provider in the global market (US, UK, Australia, Canada, India, and other countries)”
Eko – Banking services at affordable costs to vast sections of disadvantaged and low income groups
emo2 – Multi-user multi-touch interaction OS and Cloud platform
exotel – Cloud telephony platform for modern Indian business.
ezetap – India-based mobile payments firm
Fashionara – eFashion mall that offers premium merchandise in the space of fashion and lifestyle
Freecultr,Apparel etailer
FreshDesk – “Cloud-based help desk software that allows companies to support their customers through email, phone, website”
Fundsindia – India’s first online-only investment service platform that serves customers country-wide and globally
HackerRank – “Fun social platform for programmers to solve interesting puzzles, build quick hacks, code game bots and collaborate to solve real-world challenges”
HealthKart – India’s first e-health store
HelpShift – First embedded support desk for native apps
Hoopos.com (Acquired) – “Online store to buy Baby Clothes, Baby Toys, Baby Shoes, Maternity products”
Hotelogix – Online property management solution on the cloud providing solutions to the small and mid sized hospitality industry
icreate – Developing intelligent software that helps banks understand customers and conduct business in a better manner
idubba – Helps quickly find Indian Television programs
Innoz – One of the fastest growing mobile company in India
Insieve – Intelligent information sharing network
Instamojo – “1-click process to buy & sell your digital files like reports, code, documents, photos, templates, tutorials, music, videos etc.”
iStream (Shutdown) – “Showcases premium video content across News, TV and Movie categories online for the Indian audience worldwide”
Kayako – Developer and vendor of proprietary help desk and customer support software
Lenskart – India’s leading online retailer on Contact lenses
LimeRoad – India’s most extensive lifestyle platform for Women’s shopping
localbanya – “Online grocery store/supermarket that sells over 4,000 household products ranging from daily provisions,grains,packaged foods,cosmetics etc”
Loylty Rewardz – India’s Premier Loyalty & Relationship management company
madrat games – Online and mobile Indian language learning game
MangoReader – “Bring books to life by making them engaging and fun using videos, animation, quizzes, maps, graphics and interactivity”
Mettl – “Powerful online assessment platform for hiring, training, contests”
MindTickle – Enterprise gamification and learning platform for new employee orientation and web based training of company policies and procedures
mobme – Value added services for mobile phone users and carrier grade solutions for network operators
Mobstac – “World’s first HTML5-enabled, mobile publishing cloud platform”
Mswipe – Mobile POS service provider Mswipe
Myparichay – India’s Largest job search and career network on Facebook
MySmartPrice – Online price comparison engine
NewsHunt – Mobile application that enables leading newspapers to access on mobile phones
Nimbuzz – “Instant, mobile messenger & phone app for Windows PCs, Macs and mobile phones”
Octane Marketing – Marketing technology company that provides a state-of-the-art email SMS and web-marketing platform”
Olacabs – “Car rentals and cab hire services in Mumbai, India”
Olx India – One of the world’s biggest free online classifieds sites
Paytm – India’s trusted prepaid recharge destination
Plivo – Cloud based API Platform for building Voice and SMS enabled Applications
Policybazaar – India’s prominent online life insurance and general insurance aggregator
Posist – Online SaaS based Point of Sale solution for Restaurants
Power2SME – Online platform that offers tools that enable SME’s to improve productivity & reduce procurement costs.
Practo – “Clinic management software solutions to help enhance the operational efficiency of dispensaries, clinics and even small hospitals”
Pretty Secrets – “India’s leading online lingerie store featuring exclusive collections of bras, panties, nightwear, swimwear, shapewear & stockings”
PropTiger – Independent real estate advisor with a pan-India presence
Rechargeitnow – “24×7, multi operator web based, instant pre-paid recharge station”
RedQuanta – New-age mystery shopping audit company
Rolocule – Independent game development studio creating very realistic but simple to play console quality video games for tablets and smartphones
Saavn – “Ad-supported digital music service for Bollywood, Indian and regional South Asian music”
Scalearc – Pioneer in a new category of database infrastructure software that simplifies the way database environments are deployed
SharedCab – Platform for daily commuters to sign up for airconditioned chauffeur driven pooled cabs
Sokrati – India’s leading online advertising agency and Google’s largest preferred partner in India
Squeakee – Location based offers and specials search engine
StayZilla – Online booking & reservation portal for hotels in India
Stepout – “India’s #1 place to meet new people, have fun experiences and form real life relationships.”
TalentSprint – Professional skills development firm delivering experiential and industry-relevant training in IT and BFSI sectors
TaxiForSure – Aggregator of car rentals and taxis in India
That’s Personal – “India’s first premium personal products e-commerce website, focusing on international and Indian legal adult products”
Travelyaari – Website for Bus Ticket booking using real time inventory
Unbxd – Search-as-a-service platform that provides site search and analytics to ecommerce sites
United Mobile Apps – Mobile / broadband / wireless technology company that focusses on Connection Management (UConnect) / Data Synchronization (USync)
Urban Ladder – e-retailer of contemporary furniture for Indian consumers
Vdopia – World’s largest mobile video advertising company
Visual Website Optimizer – “World’s easiest A/B testing tool for increasing website sales, signups, downloads and conversions”
Vizury – Digital marketing pioneer enabling e-commerce and online travel companies maximize the value of their digital data
Vserv – Leading global mobile ad network
Vuclip – “World’s largest independent mobile video and media company”
Webengage – “Push notifications, in-site targeted surveys & customer feedback management – most powerful in-site marketing tool for online business with analytics”
ZipDial – Engagement & analytics platform for Mobile
Zivame – India’s largest online lingerie store
Zomato – “Website providing information related to restaurants, pubs, clubs and events at such establishments in cities of India, Sri Lanka and UAE”
Zopnow – Largest online hypermarket for daily household needs
Zovi.com – Online fashion shopping porta
Disclaimer: We have worked with many startups mentioned in the list, and have built teams & hired extensively for them.
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