Executive Hiring Slows, AI Tests & Psychometrics Rise
Senior executive hiring in India enters a cautious phase with 6-month delays, AI tests, and psychometrics becoming standard. Discover the new trends and emerging AI-native roles shaping 2026.
Senior executive hiring in India enters a cautious phase with 6-month delays, AI tests, and psychometrics becoming standard. Discover the new trends and emerging AI-native roles shaping 2026.
New flight safety rules trigger a fierce battle for captains between IndiGo and Air India. With resignations soaring and joining bonuses hitting ₹50 lakh, the race to secure pilots intensifies. Read the full analysis.
A severe captain shortage grips Indian aviation. IndiGo commits to hiring 100 pilots, Air India advertises, as new safety rules and poaching intensify the crisis. Joining bonuses soar to Rs 50 lakh.
Experts highlight the need for better AI in recruitment to reduce bias and improve fairness. Learn about the challenges and the future of hiring technology.
A Mumbai-based firm faces online fury after its job application form barred candidates living in rented or PG accommodations. The controversial hiring practice raises legal and ethical questions. Read the full story.
India's IT sector sees 1.8 million job openings in 2025, a 16% rise. However, the recovery favours experienced professionals, with entry-level hiring at just 15%. GCCs now drive 27% of demand, reshaping career paths for engineering graduates.
Infosys forecasts a decline in entry-level hiring, becoming the first major Indian IT firm to link reduced fresher intake to automation and AI. This shift impacts 1.3 million annual engineering graduates.
India's IT job market recovers strongly in 2025, creating 1.8 million new roles driven by demand for data, cloud, and software engineering skills. Read the full Quess Corp report analysis.
Major companies plan to freeze hiring or cut jobs in 2026, relying on AI. Unemployment may hover at 4.6%. Read how this impacts India's job market and white-collar workers.
Cisco's Sarah Walker reveals why arrogance is her biggest hiring red flag, stressing humility and a positive attitude matter more than a perfect resume for career growth. Learn the key traits employers seek.
Tighter US H-1B visa rules led Meta, Google, Amazon & others to add 32,000+ jobs in India instead of America. Experts call it a policy failure. Read the full analysis.
Infosys offers annual packages up to Rs 21 lakh for freshers in AI roles. Discover how specialized tech skills are reshaping entry-level salaries in India's IT sector. Read more.
Explore India Inc's 2026 outlook: cost-driven hiring from smaller towns, gig workforce expansion, and AI's deep impact on jobs. Get insights to prepare for the shifts ahead.
Using AI for job applications may harm your chances. A new study reveals candidates using AI tools are less likely to be hired, creating a negative cycle in recruitment. Read more.
Amazon's security chief reveals how AI and human checks blocked over 1800 suspected North Korean operatives from remote tech jobs aimed at funding weapons programs. Learn the red flags.
Job seekers and recruiters report unsettling interviews with AI-powered avatars that mimic humans. Discover the ethical concerns and the future of automated hiring in India's tech landscape.
Bengaluru's hospitality sector is on a hiring spree for bouncers, valets, and service staff to manage the New Year rush. Discover how the city is gearing up for the festive season.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing India's job market, drastically cutting screening time for recruiters. Discover how AI aids both employers and candidates. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals a paradox: using AI like ChatGPT for resumes and facing robot interviewers may lower your chances of getting hired. Discover the human cost of automated recruitment in 2026.
SPJIMR introduces a 10-day, in-person Senior Leadership Programme for senior professionals. Designed for a changing world, it focuses on AI, decision-making, and transformation. Cohort starts Jan 2026 in Mumbai.
FedEx faces scrutiny as H-1B visa hires surge to 500 after a $2.24 billion US government contract, while hundreds of American jobs are cut across multiple states. Read the full story.
The US has 7.7 million open jobs but high unemployment. Discover the real reasons behind this mismatch—flexibility, skills, and life logistics matter more than ever. Read the full analysis.
Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru has rapidly onboarded 30,000 employees, accelerating India's iPhone production ambitions. Read about the hiring surge and its impact.
Elon Musk's AI firm xAI is on a major hiring spree for Android engineers, promising exceptional pay and career opportunities. Read about the skills needed and the strategic move.
A new report reveals women and fresh graduates are leading India's hiring surge in 2025. Discover the key sectors and trends shaping the job market.
Fei-Fei Li and other tech leaders reveal a major hiring shift. University degrees are no longer the top priority; AI fluency and practical skills are now essential for software engineers. Learn what this means for India's tech workforce.
Tesla is recruiting factory and sales staff as AI operators to monitor its self-driving Robotaxis, offering overtime and bonuses to tackle increased wait times in the Bay Area.
US labour market shows sharp slowdown with weak hiring pace and rising unemployment. Economists warn of a K-shaped economy and prolonged stagnation. Read the full analysis.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals AI is making engineers 'superhuman,' leading to more hiring. 90% of Uber devs use AI, saving millions. Read the full story.
Merittrac celebrates 25 years with a landmark conference on AI's role in talent assessment. Experts discuss the future of hiring, skills, and technology. Read insights from industry leaders.