Beware of pointless employee giftsJob welcome gifts have lost their charm. Companies are now offering impractical items like garbage bags instead of useful presents. Employe...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
AI is making blue collar workers like electricians, mechanics richer than office workersArtificial intelligence is creating new, lucrative roles for skilled tradespeople in India, with demand for electricians, HVAC technicians,...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Law firms make a strong case for rehiring seasoned handsLeading Indian law firms are increasingly rehiring former lawyers, a trend dubbed "boomerang hiring," to combat intense competition for leg...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Indian staffing cos step up global reach to diversify revenuesIndian staffing companies are actively expanding their global reach. They are tapping into international talent shortages across sectors li...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
A new hire waited exactly five minutes after a 10 AM salary credit to submit a resignation email at 10:05 AM, prompting an HR executive to question whether weeks of onboarding and training deserved at least a full day's loyaltyA new employee resigned just five minutes after receiving their first salary. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about the evo...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM 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
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
'Ghostdoor' for employees? Shark Tank's Anupam Mittal wants workers rated on integrity, notice-period behaviourShark Tank judge Anupam Mittal suggests a 'Ghostdoor' app for rating employees on offer integrity and notice-period conduct. He highlights ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Woman on first day of new job realises she was never even hired by the company. 'Received a call from HR...'A Reddit post has drawn attention after a woman claimed that her first day at a new job ended in shock when she was told she had never actu...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
AI not a threat, but opportunity for IT services: TCS chairman N ChandrasekaranAddressing the concerns that AI could reduce demand for traditional IT services, Chandrasekaran said the market has misunderstood the relat...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
"I don't hire Indians": Indian-origin restaurant owner in Texas says her 7 Monk’s Cafe has "almost no Indian staff", internet calls it 'casual racism'A Texas restaurant owner has gone viral for her unique hiring approach. 7 Monk's Cafe Texas, serving Indian and Mediterranean food, intenti...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia as companies expand overseas recruitmentAI firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia are boosting H-1B visa applications. This comes as they compete for specialized talent. Other major ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Indian employers turn cautious for July-September quarter amid global uncertainties: ReportLooking ahead to the July-September period, India's hiring scene is poised for a slowdown as employers adopt a wait-and-see stance amidst g...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
She built an entire department by herself, then discovered a new hire would earn $30K more; what she did 'professionally' during an all-hands meeting left the company stunnedA workplace story shared on Reddit has gone viral after a woman who built an entire department reportedly used a company all-hands meeting ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran warAmerica's job market is surprisingly strong. Employers added many jobs in May, and unemployment remains low. This hiring rebound is seen ac...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST