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Updated on: Aug 2026
AI Adoption in HR Gathers Pace, Governance Lags Behind: Report
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AI Adoption in HR Gathers Pace, Governance Lags Behind: Report

AI adoption in HR is transforming Human Resources, enabling organisations to automate routine processes, improve talent acquisition and enhance employee experiences. AI has evolved beyond resume screening and chatbots to agentic AI systems that support workforce planning, learning and development, performance management and data-driven decision-making. However, the rapid pace of AI adoption is not being […]

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Job Market Update: IT Hiring Rebounds, AI Jobs Surge 33% in July
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Job Market Update: IT Hiring Rebounds, AI Jobs Surge 33% in July

India’s white-collar job market continued to grow in July 2026, with overall hiring increasing 5% year-on-year, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. While the pace of hiring was slightly lower than the 6% growth recorded in June, demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) professionals remained strong, registering a 33% year-on-year increase. […]

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The Race Between AI and Human Skills Has Begun in India: Goldman Sachs
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The Race Between AI and Human Skills Has Begun in India: Goldman Sachs

Generative AI (GenAI) could reshape India’s job market over the next decade, with up to 12% of non-farm jobs facing the risk of replacement, according to a Goldman Sachs report. However, the report says AI is more likely to change the nature of work than eliminate jobs entirely, as a much larger share of roles […]

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India’s Salary Growth Map Is Changing—Tier-2 Cities Are Catching Up
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India’s Salary Growth Map Is Changing—Tier-2 Cities Are Catching Up

India’s salary landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with several Tier-2 cities emerging as strong contenders alongside traditional metro hubs. According to the TeamLease Jobs and Salaries Primer FY2026-27, salary growth is becoming more geographically balanced as manufacturing, industrial expansion, and enterprise investments gather pace across the country. The report surveyed 1,268 businesses across 23 […]

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TCS Study: Physical AI to Reshape Manufacturing Jobs and Skills
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TCS Study: Physical AI to Reshape Manufacturing Jobs and Skills

According to a TCS study, Physical AI is rapidly moving from experimental pilots to mainstream manufacturing, reshaping not only factory operations but also the future workforce. In the latest Future-Ready Manufacturing: TCS Physical AI Readiness Report 2026, manufacturers are accelerating investments in AI-powered robotics and intelligent automation, creating new demand for digital skills while making […]

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India’s Internet Gig Workforce by 2030: How Big Will It Be?
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India’s Internet Gig Workforce by 2030: How Big Will It Be?

India’s internet-enabled gig workforce is expected to grow from more than 6 million monthly active workers today to 17–21 million by 2030, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants. The report tells the growing role of digital platforms in creating employment opportunities, saying the gig economy is set to become one of the country’s […]

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The Rise of Portfolio Careers: Why India’s Gen Z is Changing the Rules of Work
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The Rise of Portfolio Careers: Why India’s Gen Z is Changing the Rules of Work

India’s Gen Z is moving beyond the traditional “one job for life” mindset and embracing a new career model centred on flexibility, AI-powered skills and multiple income streams. According to new research by International Workplace Group (IWG), the convergence of artificial intelligence, rising living costs, the gig economy, and flexible work is encouraging young professionals […]

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AI Pay Gap Widens: New Hires Earn More Than Existing Employees
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AI Pay Gap Widens: New Hires Earn More Than Existing Employees

A new Indeed report has unveiled a widening gap between what employers say they pay for AI talent and what existing employees actually receive. While companies are offering significant salary premiums to attract AI-skilled professionals, many employees who have already upskilled report little or no improvement in their compensation. The findings come from Indeed’s inaugural […]

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Over 50% of Australians Have Taken Sick Leave for Mental Exhaustion
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Over 50% of Australians Have Taken Sick Leave for Mental Exhaustion

A new survey by people2people Recruitment has found that burnout has become a widespread workplace challenge in Australia, with more than half of employees reporting that they have taken sick leave due to mental exhaustion. Nearly one-third of them said they had taken such leave within the past 12 months. The findings suggest that long […]

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