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...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
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 ...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.30 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
‘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 ...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
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...
10 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
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 ...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
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...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
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...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
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 ...
02 Apr, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
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...
18 Mar, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
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...
12 Mar, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
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...
21 Dec, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
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...
24 Nov, 2025, 07.58 PM IST