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Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...
'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...
Just one 'fair' question by techie offends HR, who leaves interview midway; Internet says, 'the company needed to answer that'A techie's interview for an AI/ML drone startup ended abruptly when the HR representative left the call after being asked about the company...
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
ET AI-Ready: Evaluating how ready institutions are for the AI eraET AI-Ready is a structured, expert-led certification platform by The Economic Times that assesses how prepared colleges and universities a...
HR asks candidate about his current salary. Candidate puts HR in a spot with a counter-questionA viral X post highlights the common hiring practice of recruiters asking for salary history while withholding salary ranges. A job applica...
HR calls job candidate for an interview, gets silenced over a single question: 'What makes you feel....'A job seeker faced a surprising salary discrepancy during a hiring interview. The offered pay was significantly lower than advertised. The ...
Candidate who failed at the interview is in awe of HR in viral post: 'She helped me with....'A Reddit user shared a positive experience with an HR professional who went above and beyond to assist with resume refinement and interview...
Can long-term contract work lead to permanent employment? Know the rulesContract workers often seek permanent jobs after long service. Indian courts examine if contractor arrangements are genuine or a ploy to av...
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...
‘No drama, no disrespect, just directness’: Gen Z employee waits 1 hour for interview, still gets rejected. But her reply to HR reveals who really lostCareer counsellor Simon Ingari shared a story of a Gen Z candidate who calmly called out delays and the salary not being listed in the job ...
She quit her double salary job after company used blink-tracking cameras. CEO says, 'I do not see an issue'. Career coach points out problemA Bengaluru career coach Simon Ingari revealed a disturbing workplace trend. Companies are losing skilled employees due to invasive monitor...
One question from Gen Z employee silenced manager: ‘Is that paid or…’Gen Z professionals are challenging the notion of lacking drive, instead prioritizing workplace transparency and fairness. A recent social ...
They Said “We’ll Align Benefits Later”: Why That One Line Can Change How You See the JobCompanies often delay detailing job benefits, leaving candidates uncertain. This practice can damage trust and make hiring decisions diffic...
The Salary Review That Never Comes: Why Delayed Pay Benchmarking Feels Like a Quiet Red Flag at WorkOrganizations very often delay salary benchmarking, causing employee uncertainty. This practice leads to pay discrepancies and impacts trus...
To cut cost, company tries to secretly replace an employee and posts his job on LinkedIn. He takes revenge from his deskA frustrated employee discovered his company was hiring for two entry-level positions that encompassed his current responsibilities, which ...
Gen Z career priorities highlight gaps in hiring and growth opportunities: SurveyA new survey reveals a significant preparedness gap among HR leaders in managing Gen Z talent, with only 36% feeling fully equipped. This c...
Techie was hired by Gurgaon company with 33% hike. Two days before joining, he sent an email about his 'personal boundary' and a new demand. Founder shares the emailA startup founder's account of a candidate withdrawing a job offer at the last minute after accepting it sparked a debate on salary negotia...
Five interview rounds wasted: Job candidate rejected for asking about salary range. ‘Our priorities don’t align’A recent Reddit post has reignited debate over salary transparency in hiring after a candidate was rejected at the final stage of interview...
After revealing his driver’s salary, Ankur Warikoo explains why salaries shouldn't be confidential at allAnkur Warikoo challenges financial secrecy. He believes money should not be personal and salary secrecy creates workplace confusion. Wariko...