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@article{203870,
        author = {Shashank Gajbhe and Abhijeet Gajbhiye},
        title = {Recruitment Challenges in Start-Ups Vs. Established Organizations in India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1695-1699},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203870},
        abstract = {The Indian business ecosystem presents a unique dichotomy between the agility of start-ups and the structured stability of established organizations. This research paper examines the distinct recruitment challenges faced by these two types of entities within the Indian labour market. While start-ups struggle with limited employer branding, budgetary constraints, and the necessity for multi-role competency, established organizations grapple with bureaucratic hiring processes, cultural inertia, and high competition from comparable firms. Using a mixed-method approach involving a survey of 100 HR professionals across ten cities in India, this study identifies that start-ups face a 40% higher rejection rate from candidates due to job insecurity, whereas established organizations experience a 35% longer time-to-hire. The paper concludes that a hybrid recruitment model incorporating the flexibility of start- ups with the structured onboarding of established firms may offer a solution to India’s unique hiring friction.},
        keywords = {Recruitment Challenges, Start-ups, Established Organizations, Indian Labour Market, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Hiring Friction.},
        month = {June},
        }