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Fortune · 15 hours ago

Uber CEO Says Corporate Job Cuts Could Help Lower Ride Prices

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said savings from the company’s recent 3,300 corporate job cuts could be used to lower ride prices and improve customer options.

The Economic Times · 15 hours ago

Oracle Begins New Round of Layoffs in US; India Job Cuts May Follow

Oracle has reportedly begun another round of US layoffs, affecting employees across multiple teams. Workers expect the restructuring could extend to India, although Oracle has not officially confirmed further regional cuts.

HRM Asia · 1 day ago

Philippines Plans to Reskill 1.3 Million IT-BPM Workers for AI

The Philippines plans to reskill 1.3 million IT-BPM workers as part of a US$34.4 billion AI infrastructure roadmap targeting more than 500,000 AI-related jobs by 2033.

Gulf News · 1 day ago

UAE Hospitality Hiring Stays Strong as Hotels Seek Adaptable, Tech-Savvy Talent

UAE hotels and resorts continue to hire across frontline, specialist and technology-related roles. As competition for experienced professionals increases, employers are placing greater value on adaptability, digital confidence, communication and career development.

Khaleej Times · 1 day ago

AI Is Reshaping Jobs Across the UAE and GCC Rather Than Eliminating Them

AI-related job-cut concerns in the UAE and GCC have fallen, with organisations increasingly reshaping and consolidating roles instead of eliminating positions. However, AI governance remains behind adoption levels, according to a Cooper Fitch report.

ABC News · 1 day ago

Whyalla Steelworks Shutdown to Put Around 500 Jobs at Risk

The permanent closure of the Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace is expected to affect around 500 employees and more than 100 labour-hire workers as the business undergoes restructuring and prepares for a potential sale

Reuters · 4 days ago

Hong Kong Attracts Returning Talent as IPO Boom Revives Financial Hub

Hong Kong is attracting professionals back as a stronger IPO market, rising financial activity and increased business investment revive demand for talent and office space. Finance, wealth management, AI integration, compliance and risk management are among the areas seeing growing demand.

Reuters · 4 days ago

US Proposes Ending 60-Day Job Search Grace Period for H-1B Workers

The US administration has proposed ending the 60-day grace period that allows certain H-1B and other temporary visa holders to remain in the country while seeking new employment after job loss.

Reuters · 4 days ago

Wipro Says AI Initiatives Create Productivity Capacity Equal to 20,000 Employees

Wipro says its AI initiatives have created productivity capacity equivalent to about 20,000 employees, with the affected workforce redeployed within the company. The IT firm is also expanding AI training and moving toward a human-AI operating model.

Reuters · 4 days ago

US Weekly Jobless Claims Dip Slightly as Layoffs Remain Low

U.S. weekly unemployment claims fell slightly last week, while layoffs remained low and jobless claims stayed within a narrow range. The labor market showed signs of stability, although long-term unemployment remained a concern.

Reuters · 5 days ago

IG Group Plans Major Job Cuts as Part of Organisational Restructuring

IG Group is reportedly planning substantial job cuts as part of an organisational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency, with Sky News reporting that the company’s workforce will be reduced significantly.

Financial Express · 5 days ago

AI Skills Could Raise Pay Sharply, With India’s Entry-Level Salaries Potentially Doubling

AI-related skills are creating a growing wage advantage worldwide, with PwC reporting a 62% global AI wage premium. In India, AI-focused entry-level roles can offer roughly double the pay of comparable positions without AI or digital skills.

Financial Express · 5 days ago

US Expands H-1B and L-1 Fee Requirements to Same-Employer Extensions

US employers covered by the new rule must now pay the 9-11 Biometric Fee on a wider range of H-1B and L-1 petitions, including extensions for employees staying with the same company.

Reuters · 5 days ago

Bombardier Plans to Fill 500 U.S. Jobs Despite Trump Threat

Bombardier plans to fill about 500 open U.S. positions despite President Donald Trump’s threat to restrict the company’s access to the American market amid rising trade tensions with Canada.

Economic Times · 1 week ago

Australian Job Advertisements Increase 2.5% in August, ANZ-Indeed Data Shows

Australian job advertisements rose 2.5% in August for a fourth consecutive monthly increase, supported partly by seasonal hiring, while technology-related demand continued to ease.

The Economic Times · 1 week ago

India Leads Global Hiring Outlook as Employers Plan Stronger Recruitment in Q4 2026

India has emerged as the most optimistic hiring market globally, with 65% of surveyed employers planning to increase staffing in the October-December 2026 quarter. The country's Net Employment Outlook stands at 54%, supported by stronger business confidence and rising demand for new skills

Reuters · 1 week ago

Jaguar Land Rover Plans to Cut Around 4,000 Jobs Over Two Years

Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut around 4,000 jobs over the next two years through voluntary redundancies as it seeks £1.7 billion in savings amid increasing pressures on the global automotive industry.

Reuters · 1 week ago

UK Retailers Plan to Create 100,000 Jobs for Young Unemployed People by 2029

British retailers plan to create 100,000 jobs for young people by 2029, alongside a new work placement programme offering initial opportunities to unemployed 18-24-year-olds.

The Economic Times · 1 week ago

AI Could Reshape Entry-Level Jobs and Change How Careers Begin

AI is putting pressure on routine entry-level roles that traditionally help young professionals build experience. As companies adopt AI, education and apprenticeship models may need to evolve to create new pathways for young workers to develop expertise and judgment.

Economic Times · 1 week ago

AI Is Changing How Indian Parents Think About Their Children’s Future Careers

AI is prompting Indian parents to rethink traditional career paths such as engineering and medicine. As uncertainty grows around future jobs, families are increasingly focusing on adaptability, personal interests and skills that can remain relevant as work changes.

Reuters · 1 week ago

UK Minister to Discuss Jaguar Land Rover Job Cuts With CEO

The UK business minister is set to meet Jaguar Land Rover's CEO over reported plans to cut around 4,000 jobs as the carmaker seeks major savings amid challenging market conditions.

Reuters · 1 week ago

UK Permanent Hiring Shows First Growth Since 2022

UK permanent hiring increased in August for the first time since September 2022, although vacancies continued to decline across the wider jobs market.

Reuters · 1 week ago

US Jobless Claims Edge Higher as Labor Market Remains Stable

US unemployment claims increased marginally last week, while low layoffs pointed to a stable labor market. At the same time, higher services input prices highlighted continued inflation pressure ahead of upcoming US employment and inflation data.

ADP · 1 week ago

U.S. Private Employers Added 38,000 Jobs in August as Hiring Slowed

U.S. private-sector employment rose by 38,000 jobs in August, marking the slowest pace of job creation since January, according to ADP. Education and health services, leisure and hospitality, and construction recorded gains, while manufacturing and professional services shed jobs.