Jobseekers flood market after global tech layoff wave
A significant surge of over 56,000 Indian tech professionals from major global companies are now actively seeking new jobs, a fourfold increase in the past month. This influx of talent follows widespread global tech layoffs, intensifying competition in India's job market.
6 hours ago
Hexaware opens delivery centre at GIFT City, plans 1,000 jobs in 3 years
The company said it plans to create around 1,000 high-skilled jobs over the next three years at the new centre. The roles will span software engineering, AI, cloud, data analytics, digital transformation, business operations and customer experience services.
14 hours ago
TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan
Reservoirs in much drier southern Taiwan generally drop over the winter, though heavy rain in the past week has helped replenish them. In 2021, Taiwan imposed widespread water controls after the worst drought in its history.
15 hours ago
LTM launches AI1000 programme to develop next-generation AI engineers
The programme aims to develop a pool of over 1,000 AI-certified engineers, including Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs), to help enterprises adopt, deploy, and scale AI.
15 hours ago
WFH 2.0 in Gurgaon? Haryana wants companies to adopt work from home to beat traffic, save fuel
Haryana urges private firms to embrace work-from-home and staggered schedules to combat traffic congestion and rising fuel costs. This initiative, aimed at easing pressure on Gurgaon's roads, extends government austerity measures. Industry leaders and employees largely support the move, citing productivity and cost-saving benefits. The state is also implementing internal fuel-saving directives.
19 hours ago
TCS engineer's suicide: Pune Police hunt for 3 colleagues named in note
Almost 10 days after a 48-year-old IT engineer of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) allegedly committed suicide over harassment at his office in Pune's Hinjewadi, the police are hunting for three of his colleagues named in his suicide note.
19 hours ago
American Express vs Indian Company: Viral post highlights stark gap in work culture, FNF settlements and gratuity practices
A viral X post contrasted a smooth exit from a global firm with a friend's difficult experience at an Indian employer, sparking debate on salary delays and settlement practices. The comparison highlights perceived inconsistencies in HR processes between multinational corporations and domestic companies, impacting employee trust.
20 hours ago
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift
Meta's chief Mark Zuckerberg admits the company made errors during its AI shift. He is investing heavily in artificial intelligence to reshape Meta's operations. Zuckerberg assures employees there will be no more company-wide layoffs this year. He is focused on providing organizational stability. Meta will also increase team-building initiatives and scale back manager oversight.
13 Jun 2026
'You are my slave, I own all your time': Bengaluru startup founder lists down 5 toxic workplace behavior normalised in India
A Bengaluru startup founder has ignited an online debate by highlighting normalized "toxic shit" in Indian workplaces. She criticized late-night calls, weekend meetings, public humiliation, and last-minute emergencies, arguing these practices erode employee well-being and blur work-life boundaries. Her post resonated with many professionals who shared similar experiences.
13 Jun 2026
HR accidentally shared confidential survey results company-wide, revealing what workers really thought of management
A company's HR department accidentally sent unedited employee engagement survey results to 84 staff members, revealing candid, specific feedback. This incident highlights the fragility of anonymity in workplace surveys, demonstrating how easily trust can be broken by human error. Employees are now wary of future surveys, underscoring the importance of data privacy.
13 Jun 2026
The importance of building generalist CEOs in your organisation
As organisations become more specialised and interconnected, the need for leaders who can think beyond functional silos is growing. This article examines why future CEOs will need systems thinking, cross-functional expertise, and enterprise-wide judgement to navigate complexity. It also explores how HR leaders can help build leadership pipelines that prioritise collaboration, integration, and broader business understanding alongside deep technical expertise.
2 hours ago
Europe's AI skills paradox: As companies race to hire AI talent, HR is being pulled into compliance
As the EU AI Act begins to reshape workplace practices, European employers face a growing challenge: building AI capabilities while meeting new compliance and literacy requirements. We explore how AI regulation is changing the role of HR, why AI literacy is becoming a business necessity, and how organisations are balancing talent shortages, workforce readiness and governance in an increasingly regulated AI landscape.
12 Jun 2026
EMEA's learning paradox: Why more training isn't translating into workforce readiness
Businesses across EMEA are investing in learning and AI, finds the ETHRWorld Global Learning & Skilling Report 2026. However, a significant gap exists between learning efforts and actual workforce skills. Organisations struggle with budget constraints, understanding employee capabilities, and effectively using AI for development. This hinders their ability to adapt to evolving job roles and digital transformation. Improving skills visibility and internal mobility is crucial for future success.
11 Jun 2026
Not every great idea starts in a brainstorm: 10 books about introverts at work
Not every valuable workplace contribution comes from the loudest voice in the room. These 10 books challenge traditional ideas of leadership, participation, and influence, offering HR and business leaders fresh insights into building workplaces where introverts can thrive and diverse perspectives are heard.
10 Jun 2026
The trust breakdown: Why employees stop believing leadership
Employees may love their jobs, their teams, and even their organisations—but that doesn't mean they trust leadership. In an exclusive conversation with ETHRWorld EMEA, Jason Greer, former federal NLRB agent and leading employee relations expert, reveals why organisations are misreading workforce sentiment and how the resulting trust deficit is fuelling attrition, workplace conflict, and organisational risk.
09 Jun 2026
Is the Gulf becoming the world's new talent magnet?
As Gulf economies accelerate investments in AI, digital transformation and knowledge-based industries, the region is emerging as a major destination for global talent. We explore how countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are competing for highly skilled professionals, the workforce challenges they still face, and why the future of the Gulf's growth story may depend as much on talent strategy as technology investment.
08 Jun 2026
Why AI success may depend more on employee wellbeing than algorithms
The race to adopt AI is intensifying, but technology alone won't guarantee results. From growing skills shortages to rising change fatigue, workforce challenges are emerging as a critical test of whether organisations can turn AI ambitions into business outcomes.
05 Jun 2026
Why every company suddenly wants fewer people
For decades, business expansion and workforce growth went hand in hand. Today, a different model is emerging. From technology giants and banks to retailers and manufacturers, organisations are pursuing growth while keeping headcount flat or even reducing it. Driven by AI, automation, cost pressures and investor demands for productivity, t
04 Jun 2026
The job dropping phenomenon: Why employees are choosing to step back
Promotion isn't the goal for everyone anymore. A growing number of employees are choosing job-dropping over climbing the corporate ladder, prompting organisations to explore new ways of recognising and developing talent.
03 Jun 2026
The interview blind spot: Why recruiters often struggle identifying the right skills
With nearly 39% of workers' core skills expected to change by 2030, employers are increasingly hiring for potential rather than credentials alone. Yet many recruiters still struggle to assess the human skills that drive long-term success, creating a growing blind spot in recruitment. This article explores the reasons that influence hiring decisions and the assessment methods organisations are using to improve accuracy.
02 Jun 2026
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