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Brookfield Plans Asia’s Largest GCC in India, Creating 45,000 Jobs
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Brookfield Plans Asia’s Largest GCC in India, Creating 45,000 Jobs

Global alternative asset manager Brookfield has unveiled a significant investment plan, committing $1 billion to develop what is slated to become Asia’s largest Global Capability Center (GCC) campus in Mumbai. This mammoth real estate and infrastructure undertaking will generate employment for approximately 45,000 professionals, and this underscores the nation’s accelerating momentum as the world’s premier […]

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Bank Unions Call for Immediate Permanent Recruitment Drive
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Bank Unions Call for Immediate Permanent Recruitment Drive

India’s major bank employee unions are mounting pressure on the government and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) to immediately halt the trend of outsourcing and contract staffing, demanding a return to permanent, direct recruitment. The unions raise serious alarms about the long-term viability of the banking sector’s workforce. They cite significant staff shortages and mounting […]

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India’s Urban Unemployment Falls to 5.2%; Women’s LFPR Jumps
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India’s Urban Unemployment Falls to 5.2%; Women’s LFPR Jumps

India’s labour market showed encouraging signs of recovery in unemployment and structural improvement in the July-September quarter of 2025. Data released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), indicates that the unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above in urban areas eased to 5.2% during […]

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xAI Expands Engineering Team as AI Talent War Intensifies
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xAI Expands Engineering Team as AI Talent War Intensifies

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has reportedly recruited at least 14 engineers from Meta’s AI division since January 2025, according to multiple industry reports. The hires reflect a growing shift in the AI talent landscape, where mission-driven work and rapid innovation are increasingly attracting top professionals away from established tech giants. The engineers, many […]

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Report Highlights India’s Potential to Lead Global AI Workforce
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Report Highlights India’s Potential to Lead Global AI Workforce

India is poised to become a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, according to a joint report released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and KPMG India. The report, unveiled during the 16th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2025, outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India to emerge as a strategic […]

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Technip Energies Onboards 280 Trainees; 60% Women
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Technip Energies Onboards 280 Trainees; 60% Women

Technip Energies, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has onboarded 280 new trainees across India as part of its strategic workforce expansion. The recruitment drive spans key locations including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Dahej, and reflects the company’s commitment to building a future-ready talent pool to support both domestic and international projects. […]

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xAI Hiring for High-Paying Roles in Engg, Design, and Finance
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xAI Hiring for High-Paying Roles in Engg, Design, and Finance

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has initiated a major recruitment campaign to support the development of its digital payments platform, X Money, and accelerate AI model training. The company is actively hiring engineers, coders, designers, and finance experts across its offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Memphis, with several roles also open to […]

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AI Tools Drive Shift to Precision Hiring in India
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AI Tools Drive Shift to Precision Hiring in India

Once dominated by high-volume, fast-paced hiring—especially in sectors like IT, BPO, and retail—the focus is now squarely on quality over quantity. A new wave of AI-powered tools is enabling recruiters to prioritize skills, cultural fit, and long-term value over mere speed, marking a pivotal transformation in how talent is sourced and evaluated. According to LinkedIn’s […]

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