Mature talent is losing ground in India’s evolving talent market
Industry leaders shared with ETHRWorld that the impact of ageism is more visible in organisations that are constantly adapting to changing market dynamics and navigating intense cost pressures, such as start-ups, e-commerce companies, digital businesses, and certain segments of financial services. These sectors often place a strong emphasis on speed, technical skills, and future readiness.
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Base metals traders on the move as battle for talent intensifies
Banks are seeing turnover among base metals traders as hedge funds and trading houses step up hiring to expand their commodities teams, the sources said. "The market for base metals and commodities talent is hot right now," one source said, adding that aluminium and copper traders were "very much in play".
5 hours ago
Oil major BP to cut 700 jobs as it streamlines operations: Report
The reductions would impact around 8% of the 8,500 non-frontline roles that historically were part of the company's production and operations business, the email showed. Frontline roles include operators, technicians and maintenance roles, and BP said in the email it did not expect any material change to those teams.
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KPMG Australia says no decision made after media report of 1,000 job cuts
Details on the roles to be eliminated were shared with selected partners this week, with leadership urging them to support the new local management team or leave the firm, AFR reported without citing a source. "We are reviewing our operating model, cost base and workforce needs. It is important to note that no decisions have been made regarding any specific measures or potential impact on roles," a KPMG spokesperson said.
5 hours ago
BMW reports second-quarter earnings slump as it cuts jobs
The company on Thursday reported quarterly pre-tax earnings of €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion), compared with analysts' forecast of €1.6 billion in a company-provided consensus.
5 hours ago
Govt to ensure social security for gig workers via labour codes implementation: Labour & Employment Minister
Replying to a supplementary query during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, he said the gig worker system is a new and emerging system in India. Mandaviya said there are 80 lakh gig workers in India as per a Niti Aayog report, and of them, around 10 lakh are registered on the 'e-Shram portal'.
5 hours ago
GenAI to reshape workforce, GCCs to cushion job impact
The report estimates that GenAI could automate 9-17% of tasks currently performed by India's non-agricultural workforce. However 8-12% of jobs face a meaningful risk of substitution, while 42-48% are more likely to be augmented by AI, allowing workers to focus on more complex tasks.
5 hours ago
BMW’s global restructuring has no impact on India operations
Responding to a question on reports of restructuring within the BMW Group, Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said there is currently no restructuring exercise affecting the Indian business.
18 hours ago
India's electronics production surges to Rs 13.11 lac cr, exports rise 11-fold to Rs 4 lac cr
Electronics exports increased 11-fold to over Rs 4 lakh crore in the last 12 years, said Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, in the Lok Sabha. India's electronics manufacturing sector supports 25 lakh jobs (direct and indirect), reflecting the sector's growing role in creating industrial employment opportunities.
1 day ago
Tata Communications takes Google Duplex playbook to India’s small and medium businesses
On July 28, Tata Communications announced a partnership with Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) to jointly offer a unified AI platform targeting India’s SMB ecosystem. The companies are combining Tata Communications’ AI infrastructure and voice platform with TTBS’ distribution network to offer modular AI agents that businesses can deploy without managing models, GPUs or token costs.
1 day ago
The great skills shift: Why experience alone no longer guarantees employability
With nearly 40% of workers' skills expected to change by 2030, organisations are redefining recruitment. Employers are looking beyond job titles and tenure to identify candidates with the curiosity, resilience and agility needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world of work.
17 hours ago
Why HR is replacing annual training plans with continuous learning
AI is reducing the shelf life of workplace skills, making annual learning plans increasingly misaligned with business realities. As capabilities become more fluid, HR leaders are reimagining learning as an ongoing, data-driven business function rather than a once-a-year initiative.
29 Jul 2026
AI is changing who gets promoted, not just who gets hired
As AI reshapes the workplace, organisations across EMEA are increasingly rethinking promotion criteria. Beyond experience and technical expertise, employers are prioritising AI literacy, learning agility, adaptability and leadership potential, signalling a shift towards skills-based career advancement in the age of artificial intelligence.
28 Jul 2026
The biggest risk to your AI strategy isn't technology, it's people
As organisations race to deploy AI, many are discovering that software alone cannot deliver transformation. Sustainable adoption requires leadership ownership, workforce readiness and a new approach that manages AI as a talent capability rather than another IT implementation.
27 Jul 2026
Beyond the DEI checklist: What it takes to build truly inclusive workplaces
As AI, demographic shifts and evolving workforce expectations redefine work, organisations must move beyond symbolic DEI initiatives. This article explores why many inclusion strategies fall short and the practical actions leaders can take to build equitable, future-ready workplaces.
24 Jul 2026
The career portfolio: Why one job is no longer enough
As AI, evolving skills and changing workforce expectations reshape careers, professionals are moving beyond traditional career paths, building diversified portfolios of skills, experiences and opportunities to remain resilient in an increasingly dynamic world.
23 Jul 2026
Four in 10 junior professionals' LinkedIn posts show signs of AI, study finds
A new study reveals junior professionals are embracing AI for LinkedIn, raising fresh questions about authenticity, credibility and personal branding.
22 Jul 2026
Why creativity, and not AI, will define tomorrow's business leaders
Artificial intelligence is transforming work at unprecedented speed, but technology alone cannot fuel innovation. As organisations across EMEA embrace AI, the real differentiator will be their ability to cultivate creative, adaptable and entrepreneurial talent.
21 Jul 2026
People first in the age of AI: How Marc Stefanski navigates change without losing employee trust
As AI reshapes how companies operate, Third Federal's chairman and CEO explains why transparency, values, and relationships remain the leadership tools that matter most.
20 Jul 2026
Why organisations are hiring from within before looking outside
As AI reshapes jobs and critical skills become harder to source, organisations across EMEA are increasingly looking inward before hiring externally. This article explores how internal mobility, skills-based workforce planning and AI-powered talent intelligence are redefining recruitment and helping businesses build more agile, future-ready workforces.
17 Jul 2026
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