Jun 22, 2025 02:39 PM IST

Over 63 per cent of respondents stated their firms are both freezing hiring or downsizing groups as geopolitical tensions escalate.

Geopolitical tensions, together with wars within the Middle East, have impacted the Indian office with 63 per cent of respondents confirming that their firms are both freezing hiring or downsizing groups, claims a report.

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Over 63 per cent of respondents stated their firms are both freezing hiring or downsizing groups with one other 15 per cent noting a visual shift towards contract-based or freelance roles because the geopolitical pressure escalates, the report by staffing options and HR providers supplier Genius Consultants has claimed.

The report is predicated on a web based survey amongst 2,006 workers from throughout sectors within the nation throughout May 12 to June 6.

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Further, the report revealed that 36 per cent of the staff interviewed said that their wage development, bonuses, or value determinations are affected in mild of geopolitical instability.

Over 21 per cent stated there is a rise in workload stress and challenge timelines whereas 22 per cent reported that worldwide enterprise publicity or journey is disrupted, and 21 per cent said that staff morale and job confidence are taking a downturn, it added.

The report stated that 30 per cent of workers admitted that they’re extraordinarily fearful and are already witnessing early warning indicators whereas 26 per cent described themselves as mildly involved and carefully monitoring the state of affairs.

In such a state of affairs, the survey discovered that workers are taking motion, with 55 per cent of respondents upskilling or enrolling in new certifications, and 31 per cent beginning to discover new job alternatives or backup roles.

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“This survey is a direct reflection of the instances we’re in. The exterior world is reshaping inside work realities at a tempo sooner than many anticipated. With 63 per cent of firms freezing or downsizing and workers actively upskilling or in search of options, it’s clear that we aren’t simply navigating a second, we’re transitioning into a brand new period of labor.

“Employers must remain transparent and adaptive, while employees continue to stay resilient, agile, and prepared for the road ahead,” Genius Consultants Chairman and Managing Director R P Yadav added.