Staffing trends: Tech recruitment stagnant; AI & cloud skills drive demand outside IT

India’s IT services sector faces flat hiring for six to seven quarters, with demand shifting to GCCs and non-IT sectors. Quess Corp benefits from this shift, with 73% of demand from these areas, driven by AI, cloud, and cybersecurity roles. The company’s professional staffing segment thrives, offsetting flatness in general staffing and declines in digital platforms.