Punjab's GCC Pitch: Mohali Wants Tier-1 Talent at Tier-2 Costs
Punjab pushes GCC policy with 1.2 lakh IT pros and ₹7,500 crore investment. Can it deliver?
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Quadeye Pays Interns Rs 30 Lakh/Month: Quant Talent War
High-speed trading firms in India are offering record internship pay, with Quadeye paying Rs 30 lakh/month, a 4x jump, signaling intense competition for scarce quant talent.
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H-1B fee hike may push US tech jobs to India GCCs
Former UN advisor says rising H-1B costs will accelerate GCC expansion in India, boosting tech hiring.
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Micromax's ₹250 Cr Deep-Tech Fund: A New Talent Magnet?
Micromax launches ₹250 Cr family office for deep-tech startups, potentially boosting demand for niche AI, semiconductor, and robotics talent.
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AI blamed for 54% of 2026 layoffs, but is it real?
Layoffs.fyi data shows AI cited in over half of 2026 layoff events, up from 8% in 2025. Experts warn of 'AI washing' as companies use AI as cover for restructuring.
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AI realignment: The new talent strategy replacing layoffs
Enterprises shift from AI-driven job cuts to restructuring roles and reskilling. Tech layoffs remain high, but hiring is picking up, signaling a new era of AI-native teams.
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Anthropic's millionaire wave: A retention warning for AI hiring
Hundreds of Anthropic employees are set to become millionaires, worrying CEO Dario about retention. A signal for AI talent strategies.
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Hiring Women Isn't Enough: Retention Is the Real Battle
Women entrepreneurs and AnitaB.org India argue that diversity hiring targets fail without addressing retention, pay equity, and leadership gaps. Outcome-based metrics are needed.
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NeGD's Model RFPs Could Reshape Government Tech Hiring
NeGD invites consultation on four draft RFPs for cloud, consulting, and software development. Nasscom seeks industry input by Aug 31.
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86% of frontline managers plan to quit: burnout crisis
Great Place To Work study finds 86% of frontline managers job-hunting, Gen Z doubles to 34%, and AI readiness lags.
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Gurugram floods expose civil engineering skills gap
Only half of India's civil engineers stay in the sector; IIT ranks surge as AI reshapes career choices.
Read the Teksands take →Big Data's talent gap widens as AI converges
Nasscom report: demand surges for hybrid data-AI skills, pushing hiring beyond tool-specific expertise.
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