'I took an unexpected job offer and turned it into a counteroffer': The vacation phone call that became a 35% raise, a promotion, and a lesson most American workers need to learnA mid-level manager on vacation received an unexpected job offer, leading him to negotiate a significant pay raise and promotion upon his r...
26 May, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Swipe right for AI skills, India Inc to job seekersIndia's tech job market saw a significant surge in AI skill demand in January, with nearly a seventh of postings requiring these abilities....
20 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Your monthly spend also decides how soon you can retire: Expense tracking apps, AI tools are changing how Indians investExpense-tracking apps, spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated analysis, and budgeting dashboards are not merely bookkeeping ...
18 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Why do some companies hear something different when employees ask for a raise too soon after joiningWhen stepping into a new role, fresh hires frequently approach salary negotiations, often influenced by shifting job responsibilities. Orga...
13 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
US Workers’ paychecks lose buying power for first time since 2022: What is crushing middle-class Americans despite rising wages and bigger paychecks running higher?US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. That is the highest level since May 2023. American workers are now losing buying power again as rising ...
12 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
India’s jobless rate rises to 5% in Q4India's unemployment rate climbed to 5% in the January-March quarter. This rise was primarily due to an increase in joblessness among women...
11 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
India’s urban unemployment rate eases to 6.6% in Jan-March quarter, rural joblessness rises to 4.3%India's urban joblessness saw a slight dip to 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Rural unemployment, however, increased to 4.3 perce...
11 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Labour day snapshot: Wages rise, women’s earnings grow faster but gaps persistIncomes are rising, with women’s wages growing faster than men’s, but wide state-wise gaps remain, and many workers still face long working...
01 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AIIndia’s IT slowdown, driven by AI-driven automation and shrinking outsourcing demand, is beginning to hit real estate, mortgages, and emplo...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
73 pc UG students expect Rs 5 LPA, only 40 pc achieve it: ReportThe Unstop Talent Report 2026 has revealed that the traditional degree premium is eroding as 30 per cent of MBA graduates are earning below...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Women remain under-represented in India's deeptech sector: Indeed surveyWomen face significant hurdles in India's deeptech sector, with entry-level representation as low as 0-10% for many firms. Despite steady j...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
India’s post-pandemic jobs recovery masks fall in working hours, weak demandIndian workers are working fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic times. This trend highlights a weak labor market recovery. Self-empl...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Waiting for your tax refund? IRS reveals schedule and tracking tool for taxpayersThe IRS has introduced a new online tool to help taxpayers track refunds and manage payments easily. Many Americans are waiting for their t...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
DA hike delay: Central government employee body to hold protest over dearness allowance delayIn a letter to the Cabinet Secretary of India, the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers (CCGEW) writes that its affiliated or...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
India Inc bets on mid-level talent; expects moderate salary hikes: ReportCompanies in India anticipate a future hiring focus on mid-level professionals. Salary increases are projected to be moderate, between 5 to...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Tracer survey on ITIs job outcome soon, to assess performance, identify issuesThe government will now track graduates from upgraded Industrial Training Institutes annually. This survey will measure job placements and ...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Salaries in India expected to increase 9.9% in 2022, highest in five years: Aon SurveyAccording to the survey, which analysed data across 1,500 companies from more than 40 industries, this is the highest hike in the last five...
16 Feb, 2022, 12.26 PM IST