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NITI Aayog: Bengaluru's Skills Gap Threatens Hiring

New report shows education isn't keeping up with job demand in Karnataka's services sector, urging skills-first hiring.

Source: Bangalore Mirror

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Big Tech cuts 240K jobs to fund AI
Global Signal

Big Tech cuts 240K jobs to fund AI

Microsoft, Oracle, Meta cut thousands as AI spending soars. India's tech workforce must adapt.

Source: economy.ac

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VW warns of massive layoffs as auto shifts to software
Global Signal

VW warns of massive layoffs as auto shifts to software

Volkswagen CEO says tens of thousands of jobs may go due to electrification and AI. A signal for tech hiring in automotive.

Source: The Washington Post

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TCS trims variable pay as AI bets squeeze margins
Compensation

TCS trims variable pay as AI bets squeeze margins

TCS cuts variable pay for some employees, citing AI investment pressure. Signals compensation recalibration across IT services.

Source: India Today

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81% of Indian Workers Plan Pay Raise Demands
Compensation

81% of Indian Workers Plan Pay Raise Demands

ACCA survey shows 81% of Indian employees will ask for raises, up from 67% in 2025. Only 29% are satisfied with pay.

Source: Goodreturns

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NIT Rourkela sees 1,340 offers, top package Rs 1.31 crore
Technology Hiring

NIT Rourkela sees 1,340 offers, top package Rs 1.31 crore

NIT Rourkela's placement drive yields 1,340 offers with highest package at Rs 1.31 crore, signaling robust demand for top engineering talent.

Source: The Indian Express

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Blackbaud expands Hyderabad GCC, targets 1,000+ staff
GCC

Blackbaud expands Hyderabad GCC, targets 1,000+ staff

Blackbaud opens second Hyderabad facility, plans to grow India headcount from 700 to over 1,000 in 18 months, focusing on customer ops and early-career tech talent.

Source: urbanacres.in

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AI Hiring Goes Cross-Industry: Domain Skills Now the Premium
AI Hiring

AI Hiring Goes Cross-Industry: Domain Skills Now the Premium

AI roles now command 28% salary premium; entry-level AI hiring up 34%. Domain-AI professionals are the new hot commodity.

Source: Education Times

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AI Slows Civilian Tech Hiring, Defense Tech Booms
Global Signal

AI Slows Civilian Tech Hiring, Defense Tech Booms

Defense-tech startups see 20% job growth, salaries up 8%, as AI reduces civilian tech roles. Global defense funding nearly doubles.

Source: All Israel News

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AI Startup Cardboard Expands Bengaluru Team with 7+ Roles
Technology Hiring

AI Startup Cardboard Expands Bengaluru Team with 7+ Roles

Cardboard, an AI creative tools startup, is hiring across ML, design, engineering, and growth in Bengaluru, signaling robust startup talent demand.

Source: Global South Opportunities

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US visa pause freezes Bengaluru tech plans
Global Signal

US visa pause freezes Bengaluru tech plans

US pauses immigrant visa appointments, delaying green cards for Bengaluru techies. H-1B unaffected, but uncertainty may boost India-centric delivery and GCC growth.

Source: Bangalore Mirror

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AI: Redesign Work, Not Just Cut Jobs
AI Hiring

AI: Redesign Work, Not Just Cut Jobs

HBR argues AI transformation should focus on redesigning work, not cutting roles. Implications for hiring and reskilling.

Source: Harvard Business Review

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