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The Economic Times · 1 month ago

AI Saves Employees 2.3 Hours Daily, but 83% Fear Consequences of AI Errors

AI is saving employees an average of 2.3 hours a day, but concerns over AI-related mistakes remain widespread. A GoTo-Workplace Intelligence study found that 83% fear being blamed or losing their jobs because of an AI error, while workplace pressure is also influencing how employees adopt and use the technology.

Business Inquirer · 1 month ago

AI Is Reshaping Philippines’ Outsourcing Jobs Rather Than Reducing Them, Study Says

AI has so far reshaped the Philippines’ outsourcing sector rather than reduced its overall employment or service-export revenue, according to an ING Bank study.

NDTV · 1 month ago

Adidas Cuts Roles in India Tech Team as Gurugram Employees Face December Deadline

Adidas has reduced roles in its India Technology organisation as part of a restructuring. While the company said the impact is below 20% of the India Technology team, a report cited an estimate of 350 or more affected employees at its Gurugram hub, a figure Adidas has not confirmed.

Business Standard · 1 month ago

Oracle Starts Another Round of Job Cuts as AI Infrastructure Investment Surges

Oracle has begun another round of layoffs after cutting around 21,000 jobs in FY26, while continuing to increase spending on AI infrastructure and data centres.

The Economic Times · 1 month ago

BFSI Hiring Expands Beyond Mumbai’s Traditional Hubs as Credit, Fintech and Insurance Roles Grow

BFSI hiring in Mumbai is increasingly moving beyond traditional financial hubs, with satellite MMR markets accounting for a significant share of job postings. Credit, fintech, insurance and customer-facing roles are seeing increased demand, while many positions remain accessible to early-career candidates.

The Economic Times · 1 month ago

Entry-Level Engineers Face a Growing Gap Between Talent Supply and Job Demand

Entry-level engineers make up nearly 45% of the active engineering talent pool but account for only 28% of available opportunities, highlighting a significant gap between candidate supply and hiring demand.

Economic Times · 1 month ago

Flipkart to Create 250,000 Festive-Season Jobs to Support Delivery Demand

Flipkart plans to hire more than 250,000 direct and indirect workers for the festive season, including around 75,000 first-time workforce entrants. The company is also adding more than 900 delivery hubs and nearly 140,000 last-mile employment opportunities.

Fortune · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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.