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AI Blamed for 97K Layoffs, But CIOs Say It's a Scapegoat
AI Hiring

AI Blamed for 97K Layoffs, But CIOs Say It's a Scapegoat

TechTarget survey reveals most CIOs aren't replacing workers with AI. Real reasons: over-hiring, AI infrastructure costs, investor pressure. ServiceNow upskilled 85% of affected staff.

Source: TechTarget

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Tech layoffs hit record pace in 2026: AI or excuse?
AI Hiring

Tech layoffs hit record pace in 2026: AI or excuse?

Tech layoffs in 2026 surpass 2025 totals, with AI cited as cause but experts question maturity. Implications for talent market and hiring.

Source: TechTarget

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Nisum's new CEO signals AI-led growth push
Technology Hiring

Nisum's new CEO signals AI-led growth push

Nisum appoints Anurag Chauhan as CEO to expand AI and data capabilities, reflecting market demand for AI ROI.

Source: sociable.co

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First certification for $300K Forward Deployed Engineer role
AI Hiring

First certification for $300K Forward Deployed Engineer role

AIU launches CFDE certification for Forward Deployed Engineers, a role with 1,165% posting growth and $200k-$400k comp. A signal for AI hiring.

Source: Markets Insider (GlobeNewswire press release)

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SonicWall to add 400 engineering jobs in India
GCC

SonicWall to add 400 engineering jobs in India

SonicWall expands India R&D with 400 AI, cloud, and cybersecurity roles, reinforcing Bengaluru's strategic importance.

Source: SMEStreet

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SEA EOR expansion signals faster cross-border tech hiring
Global Signal

SEA EOR expansion signals faster cross-border tech hiring

Jesson Global expands EOR operations in Southeast Asia, promising 3-day candidate delivery. Indian firms should watch as regional competition for tech talent intensifies.

Source: HRTech Series

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LTM Opens AI Centre in Kolkata, Signals Tier-2 Talent Shift
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LTM Opens AI Centre in Kolkata, Signals Tier-2 Talent Shift

LTM's new AI competency centre in Kolkata underscores the rise of Tier-2 tech hubs and the surging demand for AI skills, with AI revenue hitting $150M quarterly.

Source: Equitypandit

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53% of Laid-Off Workers Blame AI, But Only 22% Were Told
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53% of Laid-Off Workers Blame AI, But Only 22% Were Told

Resume Genius survey: 53% of laid-off US workers believe AI caused their job loss, but only 22% got confirmation. Gen Z and tech workers most affected.

Source: People Matters - HR News

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Quad AI's Patna Bet: New Talent Pipeline for Tech?
Technology Hiring

Quad AI's Patna Bet: New Talent Pipeline for Tech?

Quad AI opens tech school in Patna, targeting Tier-2 talent with industry-led education. Early internships show promise, but first graduates come in 2029.

Source: Dailyhunt (YourStory)

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State incentives not enough for GCC scaling
GCC

State incentives not enough for GCC scaling

Analysis says GCCs need more than state sops to scale in India, emphasizing talent ecosystems and long-term policy stability.

Source: analyticsindiamag.com

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South leads festive hiring with 36.3% share; metros surge
Talent Market

South leads festive hiring with 36.3% share; metros surge

TeamLease report: South India to lead festive frontline hiring at 36.3%, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai as hubs. Tier-I cities regain share, costs rise 8-10%.

Source: Livemint

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AI Now Drives 86% of Campus Hiring
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AI Now Drives 86% of Campus Hiring

Deloitte finds AI adoption in campus hiring at 86%, with 35% seeing new AI roles. Premiums for AI skills hit 20-25%.

Source: CXOToday.com

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