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Updated on: Sep 2026
AI is Changing How Young Professionals Begin Their Careers
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AI is Changing How Young Professionals Begin Their Careers

Artificial intelligence (AI) could put pressure on the entry-level careers that fresh graduates traditionally use to gain workplace experience, even as there is no clear evidence of mass unemployment caused by AI, according to a recent Economic Times report. The concern is that routine work often gives young employees their first opportunity to learn processes, […]

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Internships Become a Stronger Route to Full-Time Jobs as PPOs Rise
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Internships Become a Stronger Route to Full-Time Jobs as PPOs Rise

Internships are becoming an increasingly important route to full-time employment as companies use the period to assess students before making Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), according to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report. The report found that internship-to-offer conversions improved by approximately 6% year-on-year across the degree categories covered. Deloitte said the improvement reflects the growing […]

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Deloitte Releases Campus Workforce Trends 2026 Report
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Deloitte Releases Campus Workforce Trends 2026 Report

Deloitte India report finds campus hiring budgets up 19%, PPO conversions improving and AI and data skills attracting 20–25% pay premiums India’s campus hiring landscape is shifting towards skills-based recruitment as employers increase investments in early-career talent and expand the use of artificial intelligence in hiring. Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 finds that campus […]

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Real Estate, FMCG and IT Lead New Jobs in H2 2026 Amid AI Disruption
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Real Estate, FMCG and IT Lead New Jobs in H2 2026 Amid AI Disruption

Nearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, while 97% expect hiring activity, including new and replacement hiring, to continue over the next six months, according to Naukri’s H2 2026 Hiring Outlook survey. The survey, based on responses from more than 540 senior HR […]

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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Become Managers: What HR Leaders Are Seeing?
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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Become Managers: What HR Leaders Are Seeing?

For many years, becoming a manager has been seen as the natural next step in a person’s career. But this may be changing, especially among younger employees. Gen Z employees are increasingly becoming an important part of the workforce and are continuing to grow within the workplace. By 2030, Gen Z is expected to make […]

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Job Titles vs Pay: Indian Professionals See a Growing Gap- Indeed
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Job Titles vs Pay: Indian Professionals See a Growing Gap- Indeed

Nearly six in 10 professionals in India believe their job title does not match their compensation, according to a new Indeed quarterly hiring tracker report. The findings point to a gap between job designations, salary and actual career progression in Indian workplaces. The report is based on responses from 2,533 employees and 1,211 employers across […]

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GCC Hiring Trends in India 2026: New Priorities, New Talent Needs
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GCC Hiring Trends in India 2026: New Priorities, New Talent Needs

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector is continuing to expand in 2026, but the nature of hiring is changing. GCCs are increasingly looking for professionals with specialised technology and business skills rather than relying only on large-volume recruitment. The latest data from foundit shows that India recorded 2,27,991 GCC hires in the first half of […]

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GCCs Build AI and Cloud Teams with Experienced IT Talent
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GCCs Build AI and Cloud Teams with Experienced IT Talent

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly hiring experienced professionals from traditional IT services companies as they expand teams focused on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity and other advanced technologies. According to The Economic Times, more than one-third of experienced professionals hired by India’s 150 largest GCCs over the past year came from IT […]

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Job Market: Freshers Get More Choices in H2 2026 as Hiring Expands Beyond IT
Employment

Job Market: Freshers Get More Choices in H2 2026 as Hiring Expands Beyond IT

India’s Freshers Hiring outlook has improved for the second half of 2026, with 75% of employers planning to hire freshers between July and December. The figure is up from 73% in the first half of 2026, showing a modest improvement in entry-level recruitment. However, the rise does not mean hiring is increasing across all industries. […]

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