Ex-Optum director gets 3 years for ₹9 crore no-show job fraud
Indian-origin former Optum director sentenced for hiring friend in no-show role, collecting kickbacks. A governance warning for tech hiring.
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Octave launches Hyderabad GCC, targets 2,000 engineers
Nasdaq-listed Octave opens 2 lakh sq ft Hyderabad centre, plans 2,000 engineering hires in AI, cloud, and data.
Read the Teksands take →Private Banks Cut 13,000 Jobs Despite Branch Expansion
Private banks in India cut 13,000 jobs while expanding branches, signaling a shift to digital and automation. Tech hiring in banking will rise.
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Campus Hiring Goes Skills-First: AI Premiums Hit 25%
Deloitte India finds 86% of employers use AI in recruitment, with AI skills commanding 20-25% pay premiums. Campus comp grows modestly, but internships and PPOs gain traction.
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GCCs Overtake IT Services in Net Tech Hiring
GCCs added 2L net jobs in FY26 vs 1.1L in IT services, signaling a shift in India's tech hiring. AI skills are key.
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AI Cuts Recruiter Workload by 75%, But People Issues Stall Adoption
iCIMS/Lighthouse report: AI slashes recruiter workload by 75%, but 80% of firms face human-driven implementation hurdles.
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Genesys CTO Hire Signals Shift to Spatial Intelligence
Genesys International appoints Dhiman Basu Ray as CTO to lead AI-powered Spatial Intelligence, reflecting a broader trend in Physical AI.
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GCCs Outpace IT Services in Net Hiring
GCCs added 200k net employees in FY26 vs 110k in IT services, with higher salary hikes. AI talent gap widens.
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Degree Gate: 3 Years of Dev Work, No Job
NSUT student's viral story: 3 years of dev experience, no degree, no job. Highlights credential bias in hiring.
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Trump's $100K H-1B fee: A new tax on India's tech talent
Proposed US regulation imposes $100K fee on H-1B visas, hitting Indian tech workers and IT firms. Could reshape global talent flows.
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Young workers ditch white-collar for crafts as AI bites
Graduates are turning to bookbinding and metalwork as 'AI-proof' careers, with apprenticeships seeing record applications.
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The Hidden Workforce Behind AI: 160 Million Strong
Sociologist reveals millions of hidden data workers power AI, often poorly paid and bound by NDAs.
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