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Updated on: Nov 2025
Trump Acknowledges Need to Attract & Retain World’s Best Talent
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Trump Acknowledges Need to Attract & Retain World’s Best Talent

President Donald Trump has signaled a potentially significant shift in his immigration rhetoric, declaring his intention to welcome highly skilled immigrants to the United States and vowing to “take the heat” from his political base for the move. The statement attempts to balance his historically hardline stance on border security and illegal immigration with the […]

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Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat
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Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat

While global attention remains fixated on the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) displacing white-collar employees, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has sounded a powerful alarm about a far more immediate and critical threat: a crippling shortage of skilled tradespeople. Anand, echoing concerns raised by Ford CEO Jim Farley and tech billionaire Elon Musk, termed the issue a “silent […]

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Why Non-Tech Firms Must Hire AI Talent or Risk Falling Behind
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Why Non-Tech Firms Must Hire AI Talent or Risk Falling Behind

Traditional, non-tech—including finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing—are engaged in a fierce scramble to hire AI talent, recognizing that advanced capabilities are now essential not just for efficiency but for competitive survival. This frantic push is rapidly reshaping internal structures and compensation models across industries as firms aim to integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into core business […]

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Apprenticeship Model Becomes Key to Sustaining Talent Growth
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Apprenticeship Model Becomes Key to Sustaining Talent Growth

Amidst a protracted hiring slump and global economic uncertainties, Indian corporations are increasingly leveraging apprenticeship programs as a strategic tool to maintain talent pipelines, ensure skill alignment, and manage costs. This shift is turning apprenticeships from a niche training model into a crucial resource for businesses, particularly in the competitive IT, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. […]

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Trump Cites Manufacturing Need to Back H-1B Visa
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Trump Cites Manufacturing Need to Back H-1B Visa

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his traditionally hardline stance on high-skilled immigration this week, stating unequivocally that the United States must continue to attract international expertise via the H-1B visa program because the country “doesn’t have certain talents” domestically. The President’s comments, made during a Fox News interview with host Laura Ingraham, have created […]

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InvestoXpert to Hire 400 Employees in New Chennai Hub
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InvestoXpert to Hire 400 Employees in New Chennai Hub

InvestoXpert, a rapidly growing name in the Indian real estate consulting and sales technology sector, has announced a significant expansion of its national footprint with the establishment of a new regional hub in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This strategic move is accompanied by an ambitious hiring drive, with the company confirming plans to onboard 400 new professionals over the […]

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59% of Companies Now Use Skill-First Hiring, Report Finds
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59% of Companies Now Use Skill-First Hiring, Report Finds

The era of resume-based hiring is rapidly giving way to a new, merit-based approach, according to the 2025 Skill-First Hiring Report released by Equip, an AI-powered skill assessment platform. The report highlights a dramatic acceleration in the adoption of “skill-first” strategies, which prioritize real-world competency over traditional credentials. The data reveals that the adoption of skill-first hiring […]

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How Ericsson Used Analytics to Retain 45% of its Talent
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How Ericsson Used Analytics to Retain 45% of its Talent

Telecommunications giant Ericsson is setting a new benchmark in global talent management, successfully filling nearly 45% of all open positions through its internal workforce. This landmark achievement is the direct result of a decade-long transformation that has reshaped Ericsson’s Human Resources function from an administrative unit into a strategic, data-driven business partner leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and deep analytics. […]

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Cybersecurity Talent Gap Hits Record High Amid AI Boom
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Cybersecurity Talent Gap Hits Record High Amid AI Boom

The worldwide shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals has reached a critical point, with global demand now outpacing supply by a staggering margin. The latest industry data reveals that the cybersecurity workforce gap has ballooned to 4.8 million unfilled roles globally, a concerning 19% increase year-over-year. This widening chasm is driven by a perfect storm of soaring digital […]

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Radisson Plans 500 Hotels & Hire 50,000 People in India by 2030
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Radisson Plans 500 Hotels & Hire 50,000 People in India by 2030

Radisson Hotel Group has announced a major expansion strategy for India, aiming to operate 500 hotels and employ 50,000 people in the country by 2030. The plan was outlined by Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer, in a recent interview, highlighting India’s growing importance in the group’s global portfolio. Radisson Hotel […]

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Maharashtra Reserves 70% DCCB Jobs for Local Candidates
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Maharashtra Reserves 70% DCCB Jobs for Local Candidates

Maharashtra government has announced that 70% of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) will be reserved for candidates domiciled in the respective districts. The decision was formalized through a government resolution (GR) issued on October 31, 2025, and is applicable to all future recruitments in DCCBs across the state. Key Provisions of Maharashtra Government […]

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SEBI is Hiring for 110 Officer Grade A Posts; Details Inside
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SEBI is Hiring for 110 Officer Grade A Posts; Details Inside

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has initiated a major recruitment drive to fill 110 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions across various departments. The move is part of SEBI’s broader strategy to enhance its regulatory capabilities in response to the growing complexity of India’s financial markets and the increasing need for investor […]

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