Hiring expands beyond metros as tier II, III cities gain ground, says report. Comprehensive market analysis and insights regarding this update. Small cities are becoming key hiring hubs as companies look beyond metros for talent. A Genius HRTech report found 69% of employers increased hiring from tier II and III cities by over 30% in two years. Cost savings, stronger loyalty and lower attrition are driving the shift, despite infrastructure challenges. Industry experts note that this development will have significant implications moving forward.