IIM Kozhikode to host second pan-IIM World Management Conference

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode will host the second pan-IIM World Management Conference, supported by the ministry of HRD and collectively organised by 13 IIMs. The meet will be held at IIM Kozhikode campus from November 5-8, on the theme ?Globalising Indian Thought?, which emphasises the Indian management approaches that have found international recognition in recent times. The conference aims to deliberate on issues that impact global management thoughts in the years to come. Kulbhushan Balooni, director, IIM Kozhikode, said, ?IIMs have different functional and sectoral expertise, region-specific industry access and clout and understanding of local practices. Collectively, IIMs can emerge as a formidable force in exploring newer frontiers of management science.? Apart from IIM professors, the conference has invited experts from Wharton Business School, ESCP Paris, policymakers and leaders from Indian industry. About 250 scholars in management discipline are expected to share their research ideas, said a press release from IIM Kozhikode. Importantly, apart from the Common Admission Test (CAT), this is another big platform that brings all IIMs together. As the number of IIMs is reaching a critical mass, it is time to think how the brand IIM can be leveraged to make a global impact.

Harder for fresh grads to get first job: LinkedIn

LinkedIn recently revealed its first instalment of ?Life of a Professional? study, which pointed to a key challenge faced by students and early professionals today?bagging that first job right out of university has become more difficult over the last two decades. ?Life of a Professional? is a study that delves into the aspirations and evolving needs of professionals through the different phases of their career. More than a third (36%) of students and early professionals with less than a year of experience said they believe it will/did take them one to three months to land their first job. In contrast, professionals with at least 15 years of experience said their first jobs were fairly easy to land?38% found a job within a month out of leaving university.

?But Naukri Job Speak Index in Sept grows 23%

The Naukri Job Speak Index for the month of September 2014 at 1,518 indicates a 23% growth in hiring when compared to September 2013. Industry-wise hiring sentiment remained positive with sectors such as banking and IT seeing an increase of 52% and 34%, respectively, in September 2014 as compared to September 2013. Among the top metros, Bangalore and Pune saw maximum growth in hiring with the index moving up by 36% and 35%, respectively, in the same period. Hitesh Oberoi, managing director and CEO, Info Edge (India), said, ?The Job Speak Index has been growing steadily for the past two months, suggesting a sustained momentum in hiring activity. We expect the upward growth trend to continue in the coming months.?

Apeejay holds meet on management & research

The Apeejay School of Management recently organised the 6th National Conference on Contemporary Management and Research at its campus in Delhi. Its theme was ?Advancements in Management Theory & Practices?. The welcome address was delivered by Alok Saklani, director, Apeejay School of Management, who discussed the challenges in management practices. Ashok Ogra, director, Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, introduced the theme of the conference, where he talked about the need for sustainable business practices. The session was followed by a research paper presentation where 23 papers were presented by the participants.

BMW strengthens ?Sports for Development? project

BMW Group India has said it has strengthened its commitment to society through its corporate citizenship programme in partnership with Magic Bus, a non-profit. BMW India started the programme with Magic Bus in 2011, expanding and benefiting 15,000 underprivileged children in the slums and villages of New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai. Philipp von Sahr, president, BMW Group India, said, ?Commitment to society is embedded in BMW?s culture and corporate strategy. Corporate citizenship forms an integral part of BMW?s vision of itself as a responsible business enterprise. Through our partnership with Magic Bus, we aim to play an active role in empowering underprivileged children.?

Annual conclave of FMS organised in New Delhi

The Faculty of Management Studies last week held its annual conclave in Delhi. The topic was ?Global Leadership and Innovative Governance?. Organised by Team Fiesta of FMS, the conclave is a platform where professors, industry leaders, management gurus, academicians and students collectively stand to benefit from a day-long series of talks and panel discussions.

Univ of Southampton?s Chevening still open

The Chevening Awards are the UK government?s scholarship programme aimed at mid-career professionals. Many students aspire to study at foreign universities but financing is always a big issue. The University of Southampton is offering academically brilliant students a chance to study at the university through this scholarship, which is open to students applying to one-year Master?s Degree courses. The last date to submit completed applications is November 15, 2014.