Is Your Leadership Style Too Nice?Many leaders mistake being “nice” for being effective, avoiding hard conversations and decisions in ways that ultimately undermine organiza...
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Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway would be worth half without this company – although it kept shrinkingWarren Buffett once told his shareholders that without one particular acquisition, Berkshire Hathaway “would be lucky to be worth half of w...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
The Questions CEO Candidates Need to AskTalented executives too often accept CEO roles without fully interrogating whether the context—not just the title—sets them up to succeed, ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Bleak job market for H-1B returnees; Delhivery investors' exitLaid off tech workers from the US face an unprecedented job slump back home. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
26 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Portfolio careers gain ground as white-collar gig work surges in IndiaThe rise is being driven by younger professionals: nearly 40% of consultants joining the platform in FY26 had between three and eight years...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Death of the CV: AI is making soft skills the new hiring currency. Here's how that benefits youArtificial intelligence is leading to a surge of identical resumes, forcing recruiters to look beyond CVs and focus more on soft skills and...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: founditWhite-collar hiring in India saw a slowdown in May 2026. However, diversity hiring experienced a substantial surge. This trend highlights a...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
As AI reshapes work, leadership is being redefined by empathy and trustAs organisations navigate AI adoption, hybrid work, and shifting employee expectations, HR is emerging as a strategic force shaping the fut...
29 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
'Next wave of hiring in India will be defined not by degrees, but by demonstrable job readiness'Indian workplaces are prioritizing practical skills over degrees. Companies are partnering with educational institutions and finishing scho...
31 Oct, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
As AI takes over, soft skills are no longer optional: LinkedIn lists the top human skills you need to land your next jobLinkedIn's report emphasizes the growing importance of soft skills over technical expertise for career success. Seven out of the top ten ri...
02 Apr, 2025, 08.42 PM IST
Gig hiring for the festive season heats up, but there’s a need for better domain and soft skillsThe festive season is set to spark a surge in hiring across multiple sectors, with e-commerce leading the charge. NLB Services projects up ...
08 Oct, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
Are you a ‘personality hire’? What the new GenZ workplace term meansPersonality hires are chosen for their interpersonal skills and cultural fit rather than technical expertise. This hiring method can enhanc...
30 Jul, 2024, 02.06 PM IST
Companies in India focus on upskilling workforce as AI makes rapid inroads: LinkedIn surveyNearly 94% of companies in India are upskilling employees due to advancing AI. LinkedIn's report highlights the focus on online training, A...
27 Feb, 2024, 11.21 AM IST
A resume gets only a minute of a recruiter's time, says TimesJobs study20% of recruiters advise adding relevant keywords for skills helps increase the visibility of the resume, especially when they are scanning...
06 Jun, 2017, 03.49 PM IST
‘60% Employers Say Soft Skills Essential for Hiring’60% employers feel soft skills are very significant while hiring employees but of this, the majority (70%) find it extremely difficult to f...
16 Dec, 2016, 10.57 AM IST
- Aggressive CEOs trump softer peers
Research suggests investors should hire a Jack Welch or a Steve Jobs-both with tough reputations-rather than a Jeff Immelt
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