Hiring
27 Oct 2026
Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees: What's in it, who qualifies and will India’s 23,000-strong workforce be impacted?
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, covering around 60,000 workers globally. The programme offers financial support and career transition services, but India's share remains unclear. The announcement comes amid US scrutiny of Microsoft's...
Hiring
27 Oct 2026
Jakson Group to create 2,000 jobs
The Noida-based group will sup the plant in Meedivemula village. According to sources, the State Investment Promotion Board, led by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, has recommended allotting 290 acres to Jakson Integrated Solar for the project.
Hiring
27 Oct 2026
Skydance offers buyouts to some employees to cut costs
The communication also said employees who qualify for the buyout program would be notified of the terms and given a window to decide whether to accept the one-time offer.
Hiring
27 Oct 2026
Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees: Reports
The voluntary exit offer will impact key divisions, including AI experiences, Copilot, finance, human resources, Xbox and Windows + Devices, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. It will exclude units such as marketing, commercial business and security, the source added.
Hiring
27 Oct 2026
Mahindra’s Nagpur plant to generate over 20,000 jobs
The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) handed over the land on Monday, within six months of the signing of an MoU at Advantage Vidarbha 2026. The project is expected to generate more than 20,000 direct jobs.
Hiring
26 Oct 2026
UK's Burnham says he is open to discussing EU free movement
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he wants a discussion about returning to the European Union's freedom of movement rules for workers, a key issue in the 2016 Brexit referendum which led to Britain leaving the bloc.
Hiring
26 Oct 2026
Audi to invest $4.2 billion in first US factory, create 4,500 jobs
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that German automaker Audi planned to invest $4.2 billion to build its first factory in the United States that will produce 200,000 vehicles a year.
Hiring
26 Oct 2026
Bengal ties up with Adani Group for skill training, jobs
The state govt is signing agreements with major industrial players, including the Adani Group, to provide skill training to youths and facilitate their employment after completion of the courses, CM Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday.
Hiring
24 Oct 2026
Mid-career professionals drive healthcare GCC hiring in 2026: Report
Mid-career professionals are driving hiring at healthcare global capability centres (GCCs) this year, accounting for nearly 93 per cent of demand as the sector is projected to generate 67,000 job openings in 2026, a report said on Friday.
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
India's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to generate more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030: Report
India's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to create more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030. The automotive sector alone is expected to add 20-25 lakh direct jobs during this period. Growing demands in logistics and clean energy will require significant numbers of skilled workers as well. There is an urgent...
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
Infosys adds 4,480 employees in Q2 FY27; attrition falls to 12.7%
The company’s voluntary attrition rate in IT services declined to 12.7 percent in the September quarter from 13 percent in the preceding quarter, indicating an improvement in employee retention.
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
IT workforce diverges in Q2: TCS, HCLTech, Tech M, Infosys add employees as Wipro shrinks
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCLTech, Wipro, Infosys and Tech Mahindra reported changes in their workforce numbers and attrition rates for the July to September quarter, offering a glimpse into how technology companies are balancing talent requirements with business demand and productivity priorities.
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
India’s GCCs to add 1-1.4 million jobs by 2031: Report
India's global capability centres, or GCCs, are projected to add 1–1.4 million net jobs by 2031. The employment in these centres is anticipated to grow to 3.3–3.7 million, significantly increasing office space demand. While AI is expected to reshape workforce composition, it will coexist with job growth and office...
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
Tata Elxsi to restructure workforce, expand role of junior talent
Tata Elxsi’s employee utilisation stood at around 78 percent during the quarter. Nalin Rana, Chief Financial Officer, Tata Elxsi said there was still room to improve utilisation, while the company was also reviewing junior hiring.
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
Adani Green focuses on managing manpower and employee costs to improve efficiency
Speaking during the company’s Q2 FY27 earnings call on October 21, 2026, Saurabh Shah, Chief Financial Officer, Adani Green Energy, said operating costs had not increased as much as the business had grown.
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
The always-available leader is becoming a liability
If your best leaders must always be available, you may be measuring the wrong thing. The future belongs to organisations that reward judgement, accountability and outcomes—not the number of hours someone remains accessible.
Hiring
23 Oct 2026
India’s GCCs to add 1–1.4 million jobs by 2031: Report
Titled India GCCs in the AI Era: Implications for Workforce Growth and Office Demand, the report drew on a survey of 100 GCC leaders in India, executive interviews and market data to assess the impact of AI adoption and evolving business priorities on workforce and real estate demand through 2031.
Hiring
22 Oct 2026
Why HR has to stop reporting activity and start reporting risk
According to Deloitte's 2024 Global Human Capital Trends, 65 percent of organisations said that their people analytics created no commercial benefits for organisations over the previous year. And only 24 percent of executives strongly agreed that the HR function is measured against the same business metrics as other...
Hiring
22 Oct 2026
77% of MNCs plan to hire FDEs within a year, but 90% of engineers lack upskilling clarity: Report
Based on insights from 1,000 engineers and 200 enterprise decision-makers across India, the report found that 88 percent of enterprises expect demand for FDE capabilities by 2030. However, only 1 percent of engineers currently work in explicit FDE roles.
Hiring
21 Oct 2026
Skyroot Aerospace elevates Swarna Latha to Senior VP - People and Culture
Latha joined Skyroot Aerospace as VP - People and Culture in Feb 2025.
Hiring
21 Oct 2026
Xbox CEO is reportedly planning three more rounds of job cuts
Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for a new wave of layoffs as part of its restructuring strategy. Following significant job cuts that have already impacted thousands, CEO Asha Sharma is focused on enhancing the financial outlook amid mounting challenges. While uncertainty looms over the division's trajectory...
Hiring
21 Oct 2026
Instacart to pay $5 million in US settlement over alleged hiring discrimination
Instacart has been fined $5 million for allegedly discriminating against US-born workers in its hiring practices. The justice department accused Instacart of creating burdens for U.S. applicants during the Permanent Labor Certification process. A settlement has been reached, requiring Instacart to establish a fund for...
Hiring
21 Oct 2026
Accenture leases, renews 5.84 lakh sq ft across Mindspace REIT’s Airoli parks
Accenture has secured over 5.84 lakh square feet of office space in Navi Mumbai. This includes fresh leasing, expansion, and renewal of existing spaces spanning ten years. The new offices are expected to house around 10,000 employees engaged in various functions. Mindspace Airoli is becoming a preferred location for...
Hiring
21 Oct 2026
Flipkart may be planning to challenge Zomato & Swiggy with food delivery
The closed, employee-only service is integrated directly into Flipkart’s primary smartphone application, the report said, adding that it sits as an independent tab alongside the platform’s Minutes quick-commerce vertical and its travel booking portal. To power the catalog, Flipkart is tapping into two distinct...
Hiring
21 Oct 2026
Amazon to recruit over 300,000 workers for holiday season
Amazon, which employed 250,000 workers during the season for the past three years, said it was hiring for seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across its US core operations for the period
Hiring
20 Oct 2026
Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs
The cuts are part of an effort to build "a stronger performance culture" and address situations where the company "has consistently fallen short of expectations," Amon said.
Hiring
20 Oct 2026
Hunar.AI raises Rs 40 crore to expand AI-powered hiring
The funding will support Hunar’s investment in AI infrastructure, product development and go-to-market expansion. The company is focused on developing specialised AI technology for frontline-intensive industries, where high-volume hiring, geographically distributed teams and language diversity create operational...
Hiring
20 Oct 2026
The Employer Files: Infosys and the widening gap between business and workforce growth
Over a decade, Infosys has expanded revenue far faster than its permanent workforce. Its AI-skilling push, hiring funnel and diversity disclosures show how the employer model is changing but the question is whether productivity gains can translate into a stronger proposition for employees.
Hiring
19 Oct 2026
Infosys, TCS and Cognizant cut H-1B lottery registrations
Cognizant, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which were among the companies with the highest numbers of entries in the previous year's lottery, recorded declines of 100 per cent, 91 per cent and 95 per cent, respectively, the report said. The CRS published its report, H-1B Executive Actions in 2026, on...
Hiring
19 Oct 2026
India’s tech workforce wants practical AI skills, clearer career paths at work
Career progression is another major consideration for professionals evaluating employers. As many as 87% of respondents said defined career-growth information was very important when assessing an organisation, while 79% said they would abandon an application or decline an offer if a clear career path was missing.
Hiring
19 Oct 2026
Anthropic sees junior tech hires' share fall from 27% to 9%
The findings highlight how AI adoption could reshape employment opportunities for fresh graduates and early-career technology professionals, even as companies continue to expand their overall workforce.
Hiring
19 Oct 2026
HDFC Bank expects employee count to remain stable
Speaking during the bank’s Q2 FY27 earnings call, outgoing managing director and chief executive officer Shashi Jagdishan said the bank’s technology investments were moving beyond the investment phase and beginning to deliver productivity gains through more automated product and service journeys.
Hiring
18 Oct 2026
Delhi: Seelampur, Sultanpuri and Lajpat Nagar JJ clusters set for redevelopment
The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board is launching a redevelopment project for jhuggi-jhopri clusters via public-private collaborations. This entails hiring a transaction adviser for feasibility assessments and choosing a private developer to spearhead the project. The goal is to elevate living standards for slum...
Hiring
17 Oct 2026
India Inc reworks organisational hierarchies to cut hand offs and speed up decisions
Organisational restructuring is increasingly moving beyond headcount reduction, with companies re-examining where decisions are taken and how responsibilities are distributed across functions.Industry experts said that from simplifying reporting structures to creating cross-functional teams, the changes reflect an...
Hiring
16 Oct 2026
As job placements near, India Inc taps old IITs for AI roles
Old Indian Institutes of Technology are experiencing a notable rise in pre-placement offers and demand for AI roles. Companies are adapting to new technologies, which affects entry-level hiring across various sectors. Emerging opportunities in AI, data, and analytics are increasingly available to students with...
Hiring
15 Oct 2026
ICICI Life bets on women advisors, plans 20,000 hires by FY27
ICICI Life Insurance plans to recruit 20,000 women advisors across India by the end of FY2027 under its Narishakti initiative. Women currently account for around 32% of its advisor base but contribute 45% of agency business. More than 78,000 women advisors were associated with the insurer as of September 30, 2026.
Hiring
15 Oct 2026
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce
"Decisions like these are never easy, and we don't take them lightly," Peters and Sarandos wrote in the memo, which was obtained by The Associated Press. They maintained business was strong -- but that Netflix needed to be "disciplined about where we prioritise our people and resources" as it invests in future growth...
Hiring
14 Oct 2026
How India talent powers the obesity drug care
Novo Nordisk’s centre has become crucial to R&D and supply chain management
Hiring
14 Oct 2026
India's 'Forward Deployed Engineer' job postings surge 19-fold: Report
The report from Indeed said growth accelerated from March 2026, and although demand moderated after the June peak, postings remained nearly 16 times higher year‑on‑year in July and more than six times higher in August.
Hiring
14 Oct 2026
AI skills redraw entry-level jobs map as IT-BPM fresher hiring rebounds
Fresher hiring in the sector is projected to rise to up to 2.1 lakh in FY27, after falling to an estimated 1.75 lakh in FY26 from 4 lakh in FY22, according to technology consulting and talent advisory firm HAN Digital’s IT-BPM Graduate Hiring Outlook 2027.
Hiring
14 Oct 2026
AI skills redraw entry-level jobs map as IT-BPM fresher hiring rebounds
Companies are moving beyond bulk recruitment and willing to pay a premium for AI-native talent as routine work gives way to specialised roles
Hiring
14 Oct 2026
Bank of America loses bankers, tells staff of big ambition, continued hiring
Ultimately, the attempts by CEO Brian Moynihan and Faiz Ahmad, the co-head of global investment banking, to persuade Lissauer to stay were unsuccessful, the people added. But her departure, following the loss of several other prominent dealmakers over the past year, rattled staff to the point where executives felt...
Hiring
13 Oct 2026
PERM certifications at 13 IT companies fell to 607 in 9 months from 1,670 in FY25
Thirteen major IT services companies recorded 607 certified permanent labour certification (PERM) applications in the first nine months of FY26, compared with 1,670 in FY25 and 1,756 in FY24, according to Kotak Institutional Equities. Kotak has reported certified PERM applications across major IT services companies...
Hiring
13 Oct 2026
IIM Lucknow completes summer placements with 600+ offers, average stipend up 3%
IIM Lucknow completed the summer placements for its 2026-28 PGP and PGP-ABM batches with total success. The average monthly stipend for interns increased marginally from last year's figures, while the highest stipend decreased slightly. Over 600 offers were made, showcasing opportunities in various sectors like...
Hiring
13 Oct 2026
Is AI Taking Entry-Level Jobs in Financial Markets?
The survey was run during and after QuantInsti's 16th Anniversary Annual Algo Trading Conference, held on September 24, 2026, which drew participants from more than 110 countries. It is voluntary and self-selected, so it reflects the views of the 185 people who chose to respond, not all conference participants.
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
Former Flipkart group employees launch petition seeking inclusion in proposed $2 billion Esop buyback
The move followed an email to Walmart's board by former Flipkart group CXOs seeking a buyout of their vested options. In response, the US-based retailer's legal counsel said it will consider former employees as part of liquidity at Flipkart's initial public offering (IPO), without offering any firm commitment. Walmart...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
Report shows 61 pc of jobseekers open to disclose mental health leave
A recent report indicates that 61 per cent of jobseekers are open to discussing mental health issues. Poor work-life balance was reported as the primary stressor affecting mental well-being at work. Many employees fear career repercussions if they disclose mental health challenges. To address these concerns, clearer...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
Sweden's Telia to cut around 900 jobs and save $100 million
"As the next step in becoming a simpler, faster and more efficient company, Telia intends to localize its operations further and strengthen the role of its country units in meeting evolving customer needs and delivering profitable growth," it said in a statement
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
Power, water, jobs: Google on India data centre concerns
Construction of a massive Google data centre in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam has been met with resistance from residents who fear the impact on the environment and their lives. It is one of several huge new tech sites planned in Visakhapatnam, but activists are demanding a moratorium on new data centres across...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
TCS to hire 80% of workforce with digital, AI skills; AI work to expand profitability
TCS expects about 80% of its new hires to have digital and AI-related skills as the company shifts towards more AI-led work. With AI-linked revenue already accounting for around 10% of its business, TCS also expects a greater share of such deals to support margins, while continuing to invest in niche talent...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
TCS to hire 80% of workforce with digital, AI skills; AI work to expand profitability
TCS expects about 80% of its new hires to have digital and AI-related skills as the company shifts towards more AI-led work. With AI-linked revenue already accounting for around 10% of its business, TCS also expects a greater share of such deals to support margins, while continuing to invest in niche talent...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
BNP Paribas leases five lakh sq ft office in Mindspace REIT’s Chennai complex
BNP Paribas has signed a long-term lease for around half a million square feet in Chennai. The deal spans four floors within the One Radial commercial complex and is among the largest in the city this year. Office rentals in this area are approximately Rs 90 per square foot per month. Chennai is increasingly appealing...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
Green cards not key to workforce strategy: TCS
TCS said its model involves employees travelling from India to work on client projects in the US for two to three years before returning. "There is a continuous movement of talent between onsite and offshore," Krithivasan said. TCS said fresher hiring would continue to be driven by demand rather than a fixed target of...
Hiring
12 Oct 2026
Radisson says AI can cut hotel design proposals from weeks to 4 minutes
With AI-powered design proposals and digital tools across its hotel network, Radisson is exploring how technology can accelerate expansion, simplify operations and give employees more time for higher-value work.
Hiring
11 Oct 2026
Exit interviews get a rethink as companies tackle attrition
Beyond sourcing exit reasons through independent agencies, companies are validating the feedback against workforce data, identifying recurring attrition patterns, assigning accountability to business leaders, and working on targeted interventions to address retention risks before more employees leave.
Hiring
11 Oct 2026
India office net absorption falls 18% to 14.1 million sq ft in Q3 2026: Report
In the third quarter of 2026, net office absorption across India's eight key cities dropped to 14.1 million sq ft, with Hyderabad and Bengaluru leading the way in significant uptake. The gross leasing volume peaked at around 22 million sq ft, marking the highest for 2026 to date. Global capability centres notably...
Hiring
10 Oct 2026
Will US Green Card curbs push GCC expansion, office and premium housing demand back home?
US Green Card curbs: Talent mobility uncertainty could boost GCC expansion in India, supporting office and housing demand in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune
Hiring
10 Oct 2026
Trump's bid to curb techies may end up benefiting India
While there is still little clarity on how much Trump's restrictions, including the latest restrictions on PERM-based green card sponsorship, can harm Indian IT companies, his war on Indian tech talent can end up yielding an unexpected benefit for the Indian IT sector.
Hiring
09 Oct 2026
TCS sees no impact from US green-card programme suspension
The comments follow a decision announced a day earlier by US Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to suspend participation in the PERM programme for several companies, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant and Capgemini, as part of a broader crackdown on skilled-worker immigration...
Hiring
09 Oct 2026
Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiums
The Council recommended amendment in section 17(5) of the CGST Act, 2017 to remove the restrictions on availment of ITC inter-alia on... health and life insurance.
Hiring
09 Oct 2026
US PERM applications drop 22% in FY25; software developers dominate green-card pipeline
The US suspension of TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe from the PERM green-card process has put the spotlight on employment-based immigration for foreign workers.
Hiring
09 Oct 2026
80% H1-B applications for existing employees: Microsoft
The statement came on Thursday hours after Vice President J D Vance suspended Microsoft from a programme to apply for green cards for foreign workers, accusing it of abusing the system.
Hiring
08 Oct 2026
The new restructuring playbook: Repair the culture
As part of ETHRWorld’s October editorial series, ‘The organisational advantage: Beyond strategy and structure,’ this story explores the behind-the-scenes work done by the HR leaders in realigning the organisational culture during the restructuring.
Hiring
08 Oct 2026
US suspends Infosys, Wipro, Tata, Microsoft from labour programme
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday announced the suspension of Microsoft from the Permanent Labor Certification program, alleging that the company had laid off American workers while benefiting from thousands of H-1B visas and green cards.
Hiring
08 Oct 2026
Startup employees report lowest wellbeing, study finds
A recent study highlighted that nearly half of India's startup workforce is facing low levels of wellbeing. Among the surveyed groups, employees reported the poorest outcomes, indicating a worrying trend. Psychological safety at work emerged as a crucial factor influencing wellbeing perceptions among individuals. The...
Hiring
08 Oct 2026
Gig workers seek basic amenities while on the job
According to a report by UPZY, a start-up that seeks to address a basic problem faced by gig workers, 68 per cent of riders work 10 hours or more a day, highlighting the long working hours that are a regular part of their daily lives.
Hiring
08 Oct 2026
India’s green economy could support 1.3 crore jobs by 2035
The report, India’s Green Jobs Moment: Pathways to Build a Future-Ready Workforce, estimates that green sectors could support 98.5 lakh jobs by 2030, rising to nearly 1.3 crore five years later. It has called for a National Green Jobs and Skilling Mission to align education and workforce training with emerging...
Hiring
08 Oct 2026
UPS to hire 100,000 temporary workers for holiday season
The parcel delivery company hired 125,000 holiday season staff in 2024, but did not provide a comparable hiring number last year.
Hiring
07 Oct 2026
Flipkart’s former suite seek fair treatment and full cash out of vested ESOPs
The October 1 letter, which ET has seen, is addressed to all 11 members of the parent company’s board, including chairman Gregory B Penner, and Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy. It seeks “fair treatment” for the vested stock options that were given out 10-15 years back.
Hiring
07 Oct 2026
SAP to acquire workforce data firm TechWolf
The deal gives SAP a view of its customers' workforces that its own HR software lacks, at a time when companies reorganise around AI and need to know which skills they have and which they are losing.
Hiring
06 Oct 2026
HDFC Bank may see 9 senior executives superannuate through 2030
According to a timeline compiled by Venator Search Partners, the first potential transitions could come in 2027, when Sanjay John D’Souza and Gourab Roy, both 59 in the 2026 reference year, would reach 60. D’Souza is Group Head – Business Banking, Emerging Enterprises and Micro Enterprises, while Roy is Group Head –...
Hiring
06 Oct 2026
Urban travel cost to office 70% higher: Govt survey
According to the National Household Travel Survey, Indian workers spend an average of Rs 785 monthly on commuting. Urban workers face higher commuting costs, averaging Rs 1,044 compared to Rs 612 in rural areas. The survey indicates a gender gap, with male workers spending more than female workers on transportation....
Hiring
06 Oct 2026
Hotels look beyond hospitality for their next generation of talent
Hotel companies are re thinking about their talent pools. Rather than looking only for people who have spent their careers inside hotels, companies are increasingly asking what capabilities can be borrowed from sectors such as technology, aviation, retail, FMCG, automotive, e-commerce and luxury consumer businesses.
Hiring
06 Oct 2026
Companies are moving decisions closer to the business
ETHRWorld’s October editorial series, 'The organisational advantage', examines how culture, leadership, talent and organisational design are becoming increasingly important determinants of business performance.
Hiring
05 Oct 2026
UK raises illegal work fines to £60,000
The updated statutory code of practice titled “Code of practice on preventing illegal working: Right to Work scheme for employers” which came into effect in October 2026. Under the new rules, employers face a fine of £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach, rising to £60,000 for a repeat breach within three...
Hiring
05 Oct 2026
Flydubai flight incident: He passed the interview but the internet had questions
What makes the HR dimension particularly uncomfortable is what has emerged subsequently about the co-pilot's employment history.
Hiring
05 Oct 2026
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance cover
Under the Goods and Services Tax law, GST is exempt on individuals buying life or health policies for themselves or their family. However, when a business buys life or health cover for its employees, tax is charged on that cover, and until now the business could not claim ITC on it.
Hiring
04 Oct 2026
Real estate IPO: Like a gym trainer, listing can bring discipline, but is your company ready?
Experts opine that an IPO is no longer simply a question of raising money. It can change how a company operates, attracts talent, builds credibility
Hiring
03 Oct 2026
Degree in one hand, AI course in the other: College students aren’t waiting for classrooms to catch up with jobs
Amid rapid technological advancements, college students are embracing online learning platforms like Coursera and Simplilearn to equip themselves with vital AI skills. The urgency for upskilling programs has skyrocketed due to changing industry needs. Educational institutions are proactively collaborating with edtech...
Hiring
03 Oct 2026
10,000 new police personnel to be recruited in Punjab to root out drug menace: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for 10,000 new police recruitments to combat drug problems effectively. He emphasized the police's full autonomy to act against drug trafficking in communities. The state government is enhancing police resources and integrating technology-driven approaches in their...
Hiring
03 Oct 2026
Noel Tata seeks Tata Sons meeting video, minutes; questions legal opinions on Chandrasekaran reappointment
Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata has sought the video recording and minutes of the September 17 Tata Sons board meeting that reappointed N Chandrasekaran for another five years, executives said. He also questioned the process of obtaining legal opinions after the meeting and said he was not given adequate time to...
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
India's white-collar hiring rises 2% in September as AI/ML jobs hit record growth: Naukri
India’s white-collar hiring grew 2% year-on-year in September, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index rising to 3,053 from 3,002 a year earlier. AI/ML hiring led sectoral growth with a 20% jump, followed by auto at 11%. Hyderabad recorded the strongest metro growth, while Mumbai and Delhi-NCR declined 6%.
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
CEO succession: How boards can build a strong leadership pipeline
For effective CEO succession planning, organizations must adopt a strategic, long-term approach, rather than merely reacting to circumstances. Initiating the process several years prior allows boards to identify and nurture promising candidates. Engaging the entire board ensures a fact-based decision-making process...
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
IITs Bar 22 Recruiters: institutes blacklists firms over revoked offers; grads now seek fresh openings
Twenty-two companies that revoked job offers will not participate in upcoming placement seasons at IITs. This decision affects around 150 students with strong academic backgrounds who were offered jobs. Some companies cited financial struggles and changing business models as reasons for their actions. IIT placement...
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
NTPC appoints Surya Narayan Panigrahi as Executive Director (HR)
In his new role, Panigrahi will be responsible for advancing NTPC’s HR and people agenda, with a focus on organisational transformation, capability building and supporting the company’s growth objectives.
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
AI/ML hiring jumps 20% as white-collar job market stays steady in September: Report
Hiring for artificial intelligence and machine learning roles experienced a 20 percent increase year-on-year in September. Overall white-collar hiring remained relatively stable, indicating a shift towards specialised skills. Demand for experienced professionals in AI/ML surged, particularly among those with 13-16...
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
Tata Trusts vice chairman Vijay Singh flags SDTT 'meddling' in Tata Sons
Tata Trusts vice chairman Vijay Singh has approached the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner seeking an immediate inquiry into the administration and governance of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, including its involvement in Tata Sons’ commercial and strategic affairs. His move follows a similar complaint by fellow vice...
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
India to mandate facial scans for airport staff, fast-track full-body scanners after Flydubai incident
India will make facial recognition mandatory for airline and airport employees and expedite full-body scanner deployment at eight major airports as part of tighter aviation security measures. BCAS said airport entry passes will be digitally controlled, while civil aviation officials said scanners have reached three...
Hiring
02 Oct 2026
Build, move, redeploy: The new architecture of internal talent
Employees are increasingly looking at internal mobility as a way to broaden or redirect their careers without walking away from the relationships, institutional knowledge and credibility they have developed. A well-designed internal move is not simply about filling a vacancy; it is about enabling people to apply their...
Hiring
01 Oct 2026
Inside Hero.Learn: How Hero MotoCorp is building capabilities for its next phase of growth
From leadership development and shopfloor skilling to AI-enabled coaching, Hero MotoCorp is bringing its learning initiatives under one architecture as it prepares its workforce for changing business needs.
Hiring
01 Oct 2026
Cheating in hiring assessments takes an AI-turn
Cheating in recruitment assessments has dramatically increased, with 45% of tests flagged for integrity issues. AI-assisted methods have surged in use, transforming traditional cheating tactics into sophisticated techniques. Employers are now challenged to adapt their hiring processes to counteract these advanced...
Hiring
01 Oct 2026
The organisational advantage: Why companies are redesigning how work gets done
That is the central question of ETHRWorld's October editorial series, ‘the organisational advantage: Building companies that perform, adapt and endure'. Across the series, we examine how culture, talent, leadership and organisational design are becoming sources of competitive advantage beyond conventional strategy and...
Hiring
01 Oct 2026
Cheating in hiring assessments takes an AI-turn
Cheating in recruitment assessments has dramatically increased, with 45% of tests flagged for integrity issues. AI-assisted methods have surged in use, transforming traditional cheating tactics into sophisticated techniques. Employers are now challenged to adapt their hiring processes to counteract these advanced...
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
Employee engagement is no longer an HR-only mandate: Industry leaders
As part of ETHRWorld’s October editorial series, ‘The organisational advantage: Beyond strategy and structure,’ this story will examine how organisations can effectively turn HR-led engagement interventions to influence the next phase of business growth.
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
AI is pushing India campus hiring towards skills and job readiness
India’s campus hiring market remains resilient, but employers are becoming more selective, with demand concentrated in specialised skills, internships and job-ready graduates, according to Aon’s 2026-27 study. Hiring is expected to rise most for CA/CS graduates and interns, while campus pay is projected to increase...
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
AI may force 11 million workers into new jobs: McKinsey & Co.
The report suggests that this change could triple the normal turnover rate. Preparing the workforce for this transition will be critical in the next decade.
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
Disney laying off several hundred employees, Variety reports
Walt Disney is laying off a few hundred employees across multiple divisions, including human resources and IT departments, Variety reported on Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
Zerodha has no sales team as it builds around leaner workforce
The company currently has fewer than 1,100 employees, with annual revenue of almost 8,500 crore (FY25) including fewer than 40 in its technology team and around 300 in its support centre. Around 150-200 employees are involved in account opening, with the remaining workforce spread across backend operations, trade...
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
India’s AI hiring is shifting from builders to deployers
As enterprises move from AI pilots to production, demand is shifting towards FDEs, implementation specialists, integration engineers and professionals who can connect technology with business workflows. The change is also reshaping where technology work happens.
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
Companies test new ways of deploying FDE talent
Companies increasingly seek engineers who can understand customer and business contexts, use AI effectively, integrate solutions into existing systems and own outcomes through production. This is also reshaping hiring, with greater demand for mid-level talent and broader, cross-functional capabilities.
Hiring
30 Sep 2026
Techies are heading back to office. But not all tech jobs need a desk
Full-time WFO technology openings are rising while remote and hybrid roles lose ground. But staffing firms say the shift is less a blanket return-to-office mandate and more a rethink of which technology roles need physical proximity.
Hiring
29 Sep 2026
From BAU to EAU: Why excellence must become the new usual
The question is no longer whether disruption will occur. It is where it will come from next, and whether organisations will be ready.
Hiring
29 Sep 2026
Women 43.5% of frontline applicants, but only 13% jobs seek them: Report
Women are making up a growing share of India’s frontline job seekers, but employer demand for women workers appears to be lagging, with women accounting for 43.5% of applications while only 13% of job postings on WorkIndia’s platform explicitly seek female candidates.
Hiring
29 Sep 2026
Only 1 in 4 festive season hires move into permanent roles: Experts
Industry experts estimate the scale of conversion from seasonal to permanent employment remains limited and varies significantly by sector and business requirements.
Hiring
28 Sep 2026
Police recruitment 2027: 20,000 posts planned in Haryana as police force faces 26% vacancy; DGP reveals recruitment timeline
Government jobs 2027: Haryana Police plans to recruit 20,000 personnel next year to address a 26% vacancy rate, DGP Ajay Singhal said. Around 5,500 personnel have already been recruited this year, with another 4,000 expected to join in November. The department also plans to spend Rs 1,300 crore on police modernisation...
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28 Sep 2026
This festive season, India's job rush is arriving sooner, spreading farther and lasting longer
India's festive hiring is shifting towards longer-term roles as employers seek to retain talent beyond peak season. Companies are also beginning recruitment earlier in anticipation of higher demand during the festive period. Nearly half of the employers foresee hiring growth in Tier II and Tier III cities as...
Hiring
28 Sep 2026
Recognition Beyond the Trophy: What Human Capital Awards Can Signal About an Organization
Human Capital Awards India emphasizes the vital need to acknowledge both organizations and individuals for their pivotal role in advancing business performance. Such recognition not only inspires enhanced workplace culture but also elevates employee experiences. The ETHCA-HR Excellence Awards specifically spotlight...
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28 Sep 2026
Indian executives are gaining clout in US corporate boardrooms
The landscape of S&P 500 boards has seen a noteworthy shift, with Indian men now occupying a record 16 seats. This development reflects the increasing preference for directors equipped with CEO-level expertise. In contrast, Indian women's representation on boards continues to stagnate. Compounding these dynamics...
Hiring
28 Sep 2026
Petronet to pay 1% of profit as commission to directors
Petronet LNG Ltd, India's biggest gas importer, has sought shareholders' approval to continue payment of commission to its directors, capped at 1 per cent of annual profits, for another five years from financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Hiring
28 Sep 2026
Bank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
Bank unions have decided to defer a planned three-day strike after discussions with the Indian Banks' Association. A new high-level committee will be formed to address important employee demands, including Saturdays as holidays. Union representatives aim to resolve concerns related to the Performance Linked Incentive...
Hiring
28 Sep 2026
Novotel Kolkata appoints Neerajita Kundu as people & culture manager
In her new role at Novotel Kolkata, Kundu will spearhead the hotel’s people & culture function, with a mandate centred on fostering an engaged, empowered and high-performing workforce. Her responsibilities will encompass strengthening employee engagement, nurturing talent, advancing learning and development...
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28 Sep 2026
Festive rewards get a makeover as companies prioritise choice, flexibility and experiences
HR leaders said the shift reflects changing employee expectations, with festive rewards increasingly being viewed not simply as a monetary benefit or annual gesture, but as an extension of the overall employee experience.
Hiring
27 Sep 2026
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and compliance
Large food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigorous inspections by regulatory authorities focused on hygiene standards. Companies like PepsiCo and LT Foods are actively seeking qualified personnel to ensure compliance with food...
Hiring
26 Sep 2026
Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunities
During India's festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals with disabilities. This progressive shift in recruitment strategies highlights a commitment to inclusivity while catering to seasonal needs. Additionally, employers are...
Hiring
26 Sep 2026
Festive hiring shifts from finding workers to keeping them
As ecommerce, retail and logistics companies ramp up for the year’s biggest shopping period, the competition for frontline workers is increasingly becoming a retention battle. Companies are putting greater emphasis on incentives tied to attendance, performance and completing the festive season, even as the actual...
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25 Sep 2026
Verizon commits $70 million to scale AI workforce training in US
The US telecom company is partnering major non-profit programs such as Goodwill Industries and aims to offer AI training to hundreds of thousands of people using training resources from companies including IBM, Google , Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI.
Hiring
25 Sep 2026
Organisational readiness is the CHRO’s next mandate: CHRO Annual Conclave 2026
AI is no longer simply changing how work gets done. It is beginning to challenge the assumptions organisations were built around—jobs, hierarchy, management, productivity and decision-making. At ETHRWorld’s CHRO Annual Conclave 2026 in Amritsar, one message became increasingly clear: the next phase of AI...
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25 Sep 2026
The Rise of Agentic AI Jobs: 15 New Careers to Look For
New Delhi [India], AI has crossed a line, and the job market is shifting along with it. We aren't just asking chatbots for answers anymore. AI can now plan, pick tools, make decisions and act with very little human input. That change is called agentic AI, and it is opening doors to a whole new wave of tech roles.
Hiring
25 Sep 2026
Lesson from HDFC Bank contoversy: Boards of companies should not conduct business in haste
Directors are custodians of various interests - shareholders, customers, the state, regulators, industry, employees.... They often encounter executive managers who are overenthusiastic and capable of using shortcuts to enhance value. Deal with them according to rules and law, and don't let personal beliefs dictate...
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25 Sep 2026
US bill could reshape green card system, impact Indian professionals
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, which would replace existing employment-based green card categories with a points-based system.
Hiring
25 Sep 2026
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India prepares for leadership overhaul, a third of senior roles to change over 4 years
The transitions, however, are not expected to happen at once. Some leadership positions are expected to change next year, while others will transition over the following three years. Honda is using this window to build a ready pipeline of internal successors rather than waiting for vacancies to emerge.
Hiring
25 Sep 2026
IITs to restrict 22 companies from campus hiring over unhonoured job offers
The All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC), the central coordinating body for placement and internship guidelines across IITs, met at IIT-Guwahati earlier this month and decided to write to the companies by September 30, informing them about the decision. The panel will deliberately avoid terming the action as...
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24 Sep 2026
IITs to restrict 22 companies from campus hiring over unhonoured job offers
The Indian Institutes of Technology will not cooperate with 22 companies for recruitment over the next two years. This decision follows repeated failures by these companies to honor job offers made to graduating students. While the action aims to mitigate student impacts, it also seeks to uphold the credibility of the...
Hiring
24 Sep 2026
India’s hiring story gets a boost as e-commerce, travel and retail power the next wave: Report
India's workforce is expected to grow 5.4 percent in the second half of 2026-27, driven by several sectors. E-commerce and technology startups anticipate the highest employment growth, along with travel and hospitality. Additionally, hiring intent varies among organizational scales, with larger enterprises showing...
Hiring
24 Sep 2026
Hiring outlook strengthens; workforce growth seen at 5.4% in H2 FY27
India’s employment market is set for stronger hiring momentum in October 2026-March 2027, with employers projecting 5.4% workforce growth, the highest in four half-year periods, TeamLease Services said. E-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans, though talent shortages could constrain...
Hiring
24 Sep 2026
Amazon's surprising gesture for fired employees after over 30,000 layoffs
Following significant layoffs in 2026, Amazon is reaching out to its former workforce, offering new job opportunities primarily in AI and cloud computing sectors. Amazon has introduced 'Swami's Boomerang Reengagement Initiative' to attract these ex-employees back, reflecting a broader company trend of rehiring across...
Hiring
20 Sep 2026
Hiring expands beyond metros as tier II, III cities gain ground, says report
Small cities are becoming key hiring hubs as companies look beyond metros for talent. A Genius HRTech report found 69% of employers increased hiring from tier II and III cities by over 30% in two years. Cost savings, stronger loyalty and lower attrition are driving the shift, despite infrastructure challenges.
Hiring
20 Sep 2026
Women cross 50% mark in four key industries, but C-suite representation lags: Report
Women accounted for more than half of the workforce in healthcare, education, consumer services, and the government and public sector by June 2026, according to the World Economic Forum. However, women remained underrepresented in senior leadership, technical roles and board leadership, despite gains in overall...
Hiring
19 Sep 2026
Festive season likely to create 2-2.5 lakh jobs in H2 2026: Report
Mumbai anticipates creating 2 to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs by late 2026. Festive hiring is projected to increase by fifteen to twenty percent during this period. Businesses in e-commerce and retail are preparing for heightened consumer demand. Tier II and III cities will contribute forty-five percent of total...
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18 Sep 2026
India's district-level unemployment rates revealed: 77.8% of districts below 5.5%
New data shows most Indian districts have low unemployment rates. Many districts reported young people not in employment, education, or training. South 24 Parganas and Araria recorded the lowest unemployment figures. Ernakulam had the lowest share of youth not engaged in any activity. Over half of India's districts...
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16 Sep 2026
AI saves workers 2 hours a day, but 83% fear one mistake could cost them their job
AI may be saving workers an average 2.3 hours a day, but 83% fear being blamed or fired when it makes a mistake, according to a GoTo-Workplace Intelligence study. The anxiety is already affecting adoption, with nearly a third of employees hesitating to use AI over fears of repercussions.
Hiring
15 Sep 2026
Entry-level engineers outnumber available jobs in talent market: Report
India has too many engineers chasing too few entry-level jobs, with 0-3 year professionals making up 45% of candidates but only 28% of openings, according to foundit. Overall, nearly 39.6 lakh engineering candidates are competing for 6.68 lakh jobs—about six candidates for every opening.
Hiring
15 Sep 2026
Flipkart plans 250,000 festive season jobs to meet delivery demand
Flipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers for the upcoming festive season. This significant recruitment drive represents an increase of 30,000 positions compared to last year. Approximately 75,000 new openings will welcome individuals entering the workforce for the first time. A substantial 60% of these new jobs...
Hiring
15 Sep 2026
BFSI hiring shifts beyond Mumbai hubs as credit, fintech, insurance roles gain: Report
Mumbai's BFSI jobs are shifting to satellite areas, with 44.1 percent of postings in FY26. Hiring in Navi Mumbai and Thane grew significantly year-on-year during the first quarter. Credit, insurance, and fintech roles are seeing increased demand and job creation. Many new positions are open to candidates with limited...
Hiring
30 May 2026
Hiring Trends in Real Estate
The real estate sector is seeing a shift in hiring trends, with a focus on digital skills and customer experience. Developers are looking for professionals with expertise in digital marketing
Hiring
30 May 2026
MMR Sees 25% Hiring Jump
Mumbai MMR witness a surge in hiring, developers lead the charge. Average salary for real estate managers is ₹18 LPA
Hiring
30 May 2026
HR Trends in Realty
Realty firms focus on employee experience. Benefits and flexibility drive retention
Hiring
29 May 2026
Hiring Trends Shift
The real estate industry is seeing a shift in hiring trends, with a focus on digital skills. Companies are looking for candidates with experience in PropTech and data analysis.
Hiring
29 May 2026
MMR Sees 25% Hiring Surge
Mumbai Metropolitan Region witnesses a significant increase in hiring activity, driven by demand for skilled professionals. Real estate and PropTech firms are leading the charge.
Hiring
29 May 2026
MMR Sees 25% Surge
MMR region witnesses a significant increase in property sales, driving demand for real estate professionals. Sales have risen by 25% in the last quarter alone.
Hiring
28 May 2026
Panvel Hiring Trends
Panvel's real estate market is witnessing a surge in hiring, with companies looking to fill roles like sales managers and marketing managers.
Hiring
28 May 2026
Navi Mumbai Sees Spike
Navi Mumbai's real estate market is booming, with a 25% increase in property sales. Developers are hiring aggressively to meet demand.
Hiring
27 May 2026
Navi Mumbai Hiring Hub
Navi Mumbai is emerging as a major hiring hub for the real estate sector. Experts attribute this to the growth in demand for housing and commercial spaces.
Hiring
27 May 2026
Navi Mumbai Hiring Trends
Navi Mumbai sees a surge in hiring, driven by real estate and IT sectors. Demand for skilled professionals increases.