India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
The smart way to survive a surprise HR meeting; here's exactly what to say, and what to never admitA vague HR calendar invite sparked widespread anxiety among employees, with many sharing stories of disciplinary actions, layoffs, or uncom...
13 May, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
He applied for 3 years straight, got rejected and never gave up — what finally happened will move you to tearsAfter three years of relentless job searching and numerous rejections, a Gen X professional finally received a job offer, a story that deep...
12 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
10 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Just get any job? 52-year-old’s brutal truth on rejections, pay cuts, and reality no one understandsA 52-year-old man shares his job struggle after one year without work. He says finding even a simple job is not easy today. Many people fac...
04 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Congress slams Narendra Modi govt as ' anti-worker', calls for review of new Labour codeThe Congress has slammed the Modi government, labeling it 'anti-worker' and demanding a review of new labor codes. Citing rising unemployme...
01 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Rs 15,000 for managing four social media platforms? Viral job hiring post sparks outrage, netizens wonder 'is this serious?'A job hiring post for managing social media platforms just for a monthly salary of Rs 15,000 has gone viral on social media and netizens ar...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Groww's strong Q4; Iran conflict hits India's GCCsFintech major Groww more than doubled its net profit in the fourth quarter of FY26. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
20 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Platforms brace for impact as gig workforce returns homeAccording to industry executives, the daily active gig workers on quick commerce platforms are currently running 10-12% below early-2026 le...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
War queers pitch for gig players this IPL seasonRestaurants and food delivery platforms are adopting a cautious hiring approach for the IPL season due to LPG supply disruptions impacting ...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Apple Pay’s India challenge; TCS hiring pushHappy Tuesday! Apple Pay faces pricing challenges as it works to launch in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
24 Mar, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Tech slowdown toll: 6 out of 10 companies hiring more gig workersAccording to CIEL HR Services research shared exclusively with ET, permanent jobs have grown by less than 5% in 2023 vs 2022 while the numb...
07 Jun, 2023, 10.51 AM IST
65% Indian firms employing gig workers to tackle tech talent crunch: Nasscom reportNearly 65 per cent of Indian firms are currently employing gig workers, a higher share compared to 57 per cent in 2020, a Nasscom report sa...
03 Nov, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
Festivals boost demand for gig workers as economy opens up: Experts"In the third quarter, with the onset of festive season, we are witnessing a 400 per cent spike in the hiring for gig workers. Earlier, in ...
21 Oct, 2021, 05.35 PM IST
Gig economy on rise; 70% firms used gig workers in 201870 percent of respondents from the hiring side have used gig workers at least once or twice for solving organisational issues in 2018.
01 Mar, 2019, 07.58 PM IST
Get a grip! The world of jobs is changing faster than you can thinkIf work trends are changing, so are the trends in hiring. Many companies now rely less on search firms and build their own in-house recruit...
09 Nov, 2017, 05.30 PM IST