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Contrary to the belief that only entry-level positions are at risk due to AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed that all professions will feel the impact.

Indian boss's reply to staffer asking for sick leave is viral: 'Trying to be the manager I never had'

The manager shared screenshots of his interaction with a freelance web designer who fell ill shortly after starting a project.

CEO asks candidate 1 reason to not hire her. This work-life balance answer won her the job

After the job interview, Beatriz Braga wrote to the CEO that she was organised and mindful of her and other's time. '(It's) very important to me,' she said.

'I quit JPMorgan and took a 70% pay cut': Gurgaon co-founder says job felt 'robotic'

Co-founder of a fintech startup, Meet Semlani, said that for him success is no longer about titles or paychecks. 'If I’m waking up and going to sleep smiling, I think I’m good,' he said.

Bengaluru founder responds to job applicant who asked him to 'take a chill pill': 'Whoever filled this...'

When asked if he would consider hiring the applicant, Paras Chopra, founder of AI lab Lossfunk, said there was 'no way to contact the person'.

They call Gen Z entitled. Maybe they’re just tired

Every generation thinks the next one has it easier. Yet India’s Gen Z is entering the toughest job market in decades — digital, fragmented, and unforgiving. And Gen Alpha may inherit an even more anxious world of AI, automation and endless comparison.

IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

The techie's post quickly gained traction, with users across platforms finding the moment both relatable and reflective of a broader cultural theme: understated parental pride.

Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

While some entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar startups without formal education or work experience, Jeff Bezos called them 'the exception'.

Woman quits banking after 14 years in JPMorgan caused burnout: 'I don't blame the bank alone'

During her time at JPMorgan, Wilma Ramony de Souza worked long hours and travelled constantly. 'My six-year relationship ended because I rarely saw my boyfriend; I missed birthdays and Mother's Day,' she said.

Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.

Google rejected Ragini Das in 2013. Now she heads its startup arm in India: 'Felt like destiny'

Ragini Das said she accepted the job at Google after two months of conversations with their team. 'We’re on a mission to support thriving startups around the world,' she said.

Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

The couple charges collaborators anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending upon the deliverables, and said that they are experimenting with their storytelling to figure out what resonates with their over 28,000 followers.

Job loss jitters: How professionals in their 30s are rethinking money, careers, and life goals

Economic uncertainty is pushing young professionals to rethink financial choices, career paths, and life goals.

CEO who interviewed over 500 candidates shares 3 red flags he spots in job interviews

The Colorado-based CEO says interviews aren’t just about skills — they’re a preview of how candidates will show up day after day. 'Help them imagine what a great choice you’d be,' Eli Rubel says.

OPINION | The growing importance of skills in shaping employability

In India's evolving job market, employers are prioritising practical skills over academic qualifications. Skill-based hiring, online certifications, and vocational training are reshaping career paths, driving innovation and economic progress

Job Hugging: The silent threat to India’s skill ambition

India's educated youth face underemployment, with limited formal sector absorption. Job-hugging stifles innovation, wage growth, and skill upgrades, threatening economic dynamism amid automation and a stagnant talent market

Mumbai CEO wants to hire 'doom-scrollers' who use Instagram, YouTube for over 6 hours a day

Monk-E’s latest hiring call turns compulsive scrolling into a full-time gig, sparking cultural commentary and career envy across LinkedIn

Ex-Google executive says idea of AI creating jobs is ’100% crap’: 'That’s a capitalist lie'

'There will be a time where most incompetent CEOs will be replaced,' Mo Gawdat, who now runs his own startup, said.

Walmart HR head says 'nobody' will want to hire employees who 'bring the problem, never the...'

Donna Morris spoke about red flags in employees that can erode trust and limit career growth.

Couple sold company for $745 million, but felt nothing: 'It was like a version of PTSD'

'I don’t think I could do another standalone company again,' startup founder Kass Lazerow said. 'It took just about everything out of me.'

UK VC defends 7-day work week: 'If you want to be a $10 billion company, you can’t do it on a 9-5'

'We are fighting against companies being built in Silicon Valley, and speed and the ability to move fast, really determines success, in AI especially,' Harry Stebbings said.

Founder regrets moving back to India: 'I was a stupid patriotic person. Just move to Dubai or Singapore'

Despite his strong critique, Akshat Shrivastava affirmed his deep connection to his homeland: 'India: was and will always be my motherland. I love it. And, always will.'

Whose job is safe from AI?

Technology can make a boring job even more boring and an interesting job even more interesting

Mumbai founder cancels Rs 22 LPA job offer due to candidate's 'derogatory comments' on LinkedIn

'No matter how skilled someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more. Talent gets you in the door. Values decide if you stay,' Jobbie's Mohammed Ahmed Bhati said.

India must act now to bridge the workplace gender divide

Integrating women into the formal workplace is foundational for India’s economic and social progress. There are innovative ways to make it happen