“7.2 LPA to 16?”: Recruiter says he’s “out of touch with today’s generation” after 100% salary hike expectation, internet says 'nothing wrong in paying...'A recent post on X ignited a debate on hiring expectations and salary jumps. A tech professional questioned a candidate's request for a 100...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
US banks rely on a 65-year-old programming language; companies are paying a premium for developers who know itA 1959 programming language, COBOL, is powering global finance and government systems. As experienced programmers retire, companies face a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
From coding events to innovation ecosystems: The changing role of hackathonsHackathons are evolving from short-term competitions into strategic innovation ecosystems. Modern AI hackathons now act as talent discovery...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
‘This is very unprofessional’: Manager rejects candidate after weak WiFi disrupts zoom interview, then HR asks one question that changes everythingA viral X post about a failed Zoom interview is resonating with professionals online after an HR representative convinced a hiring manager ...
29 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
29 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
‘Promoted, burnt out, or quit quietly?’: Gen Z candidate’s question on job interview gives HR a reality check on modern hiringGen Z employees are changing workplace culture. They seek work-life balance and mental health support. They question toxic environments and...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Delhi’s latest side hustle: People are getting paid to shop alongside strangers, carry bags, stand in queues and even unfold a chairDelhi's markets are seeing a rise in hourly "personal helpers" who assist shoppers with tasks like carrying bags and waiting in queues. Thi...
26 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
“Excited for the job, fired in 5 days” — Viral Reddit post exposes the frightening reality of modern corporate training trapsAfter spending nearly six months searching for stable employment, a Reddit user says a corporate training test ended his new job in only fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Quote of the day by Tina Fey: 'Don't waste your energy trying to change opinions... Do your thing and don't care if they like it.' Life lessons on human nature, positivity and challenges by popular American writer and actorQuote of the day by Tina Fey highlights a message about opinions, work, and self-focus. The quote encourages people to stop spending energy...
15 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Why employees sometimes hear about reorgs sideways before leaders say anything clearOrganizational reorganizations often begin with subtle shifts in operations and reporting lines, noticed by employees before official annou...
14 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Why colleges and universities are competing beyond rankings in the AI eraAs AI reshapes hiring and workforce expectations, colleges are entering a new competitive landscape where rankings alone are no longer enou...
11 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Gen Z employee's reason for resigning goes viral: 'I have been poached...'A young employee's resignation for a better offer, including weekends off and higher pay, highlights the growing trend of employee poaching...
09 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Jewish Proverb of the Day: “If the rich could hire other people to die for them, the poor could make a wonderful living” — A harsh truth about social inequality and lessons on survival, wealth, power imbalance and why privilege often shifts risk onto the vulnerableJewish proverb of the day highlights a traditional saying that reflects the deep imbalance between wealth, power, and human vulnerability i...
08 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
How do behavioural and aptitude tests aid in talent assessment?In today's competitive job market, traditional resume reviews are insufficient for effective talent acquisition. Hiring managers are increa...
08 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Why AI hackathons are becoming the new talent discovery platformsAs artificial intelligence reshapes how companies discover talent and innovation, AI hackathons are evolving beyond coding competitions int...
07 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
The counterintuitive job search trick that doubled one candidate's interview rate in three weeksA growing number of job seekers are starting to question one long-standing rule: only apply when you meet almost every requirement. Instead...
06 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST