2026 Trends: Hinterland Hiring, Gig Growth, AI Disruption
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.
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.
Infosys launches off-campus hiring for 2025 graduates, offering competitive packages up to ₹21 LPA for Specialist Programmer roles. Learn about eligibility, salary breakdown, and the company's AI-first strategy.
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.
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.
A University of Madras student unearthed 50+ stone-age quartz tools in Mallankinaru, hinting at a prehistoric hub. This first evidence in the Gundar basin could reshape Tamil Nadu's ancient history. Read more.
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.
US tech sector faces a reckoning as job postings fall by 31,800 and unemployment rises to 4%. AI is now a baseline skill, reshaping hiring towards precision over scale. Read the full analysis.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman criticizes Meta's multi-million dollar hiring spree for AI talent, advocating for 'team and culture' over astronomical pay packages in Silicon Valley's talent war.
India's hiring activity jumps 23% in 2025, fueled by telecom, travel, and BFSI. The foundit Insights Tracker forecasts a massive 1.28 crore job expansion in 2026. Read the full report.
India's job market ended 2025 with measured growth. Hiring rose 23% YoY, led by NPOs, manufacturing & tech. Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore surged. Discover the 2026 outlook and key skills needed.
OpenAI recruits former UK Chancellor George Osborne to spearhead international infrastructure projects like Stargate. This move highlights the intensifying global AI race and the trend of tech giants hiring political veterans.
Global Capability Centres are now India's primary tech job engine, adding 18-27% more staff annually vs 4-6% for IT services. Discover the skills in demand and salary trends shaping the future.
Google's DeepMind is hiring iPhone app developers to bring its 'vibe coding' AI tools to mobile. High-paying role with applications due by January 9, 2026. Read details.
Global Capability Centres are now India's top tech employers, hiring 18-27% more yearly than IT firms. Discover how this shift impacts AI jobs and reverses brain drain.
India's private sector activity expanded at its slowest pace in 10 months in December, with hiring nearly stagnant, PMI data shows. Growth remains robust but signals a moderation from recent highs. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals fresher hiring in India will stay subdued in FY25 and FY26, with a focus on upskilling and niche roles. Learn what this means for graduates and the job market.
SBI plans to add 6,500 employees to migrate customers to digital channels via YONO 2.0, aiming to double mobile banking users to 200 million by 2026. Read more.