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    Jobs, an informal reference to the employment or occupation of individuals, is a key metric to assess the health of an economy. The demand for jobs cuts across both rural and urban regions. In the latter, the jobs that are in demand are a mix of white and blue-collar jobs, whereas, the countryside offers jobs that are mostly related to farm labour. The demand for jobs also reflects the prevalent rate of unemployment in a country. A high unemployment rate reflects an increased demand for jobs. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate dropped to 6.57 percent in January 2022. This was the lowest since March 2021. The highest unemployment rate was recorded in Haryana, at 23.4 percent, as per the CMIE data for January, followed by 18.9 percent in Rajasthan. The lowest for the month was recorded in Telangana, at 0.7 percent. The lack of jobs, however, is not entirely encapsulated by the prevalent unemployment rate. The issue of underemployment also exists in an array of economies, where the highly educated individuals fail to secure jobs as per their calibre. By lack of jobs, the youth also refer to the lack of employment opportunities as per their calibre or in accordance to their wage expectations. More

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    • Chanel HR chief reveals the first thing they look in candidates is their personality. Skills come last

      A telltale sign that the candidate is actually interested in the job at hand, beyond the brand is whether they ask any questions, Chanel HR chief Kate Isnard said. 'There is almost an emotional attachment to this brand. That’s why you need to go deeper.'

    • Goldman Sachs CEO says he doesn't hire the ‘smartest person': 'You have to be smart enough'

      According to David Solomon, life experience and adaptability matter far more than pure academic excellence. 'You can’t teach experience,' the Goldman Sachs CEO said. 'Experience matters in these big organisations.'

    • This tech CEO went from being window cleaner to billionaire. Meet Roblox's David Baszucki

      David Baszucki, 62, says the jobs he took up two to three years after graduating from college were 'the absolute worst jobs in the world'.

    • OPINION | Five forces that will decide who hires and who is hired in 2026 and beyond

      Based on LinkedIn's study of the behaviour of more than 160 million professionals in India, what emerges is that in 2026 demonstrated skills and trust matter more than pedigree in hiring. SMEs and cities in Tiers 2&3 have arrived

    • OPINION | Why VB- G RAM G represents a superior version of India’s workfare program 

      The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB- G RAM G, Bill was passed by Parliament on December 18. It will replace the MGNREGA Act, which provided a guaranteed wage employment to rural households. A spokesperson for the BJP makes a case for why this represents a necessary change in the backdrop of contemporary challenges

    • OPINION | MGNREGA is not being merely replaced; welfare philosophy is being overturned

      The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar Yojana And Ajeevika Mission (GRAMIN), or VB- G RAM G, Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on December 16 to replace MGNREGA, the workfare programme that’s been the cornerstone of the welfare system. An assessment of what’s actually going to change follows

    • VB-G RAM–G Bill signals shift in rural jobs funding, experts raise questions on states’ capacity

      Unlike MGNREGA’s Centre-heavy financing, the proposed VB-G RAM–G framework introduces a 60:40 funding model, shifting greater fiscal responsibility for rural employment to states.

    • OPINION | Right to Disconnect: A well-intentioned but misplaced proposal

      The proposed Right to Disconnect Bill, though well intentioned, misunderstands India’s diverse labour markets, risks overregulation, and may undermine competitiveness while failing to protect workers who truly need stronger enforcement of existing laws

    • Techie quits Rs 30 LPA Oracle job to create travel content: ‘Most rewarding decision’

      'It is scary. I don't know what the future holds, but what I know is that I can always get a job in another five years, but what I can't get back is this moment, the energy, the youth, and the fire in me to explore the world,' former Oracle developer and content creator Vanathi S said.

    • Amazon to invest $35 billion more in India by 2030 as it scales jobs, exports, AI capabilities

      This investment will focus on business expansion as well as three strategic pillars: AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation.

    • OPINION | What drives your workforce? Aligning the 3Rs for success

      The ‘Why We Work’ study reveals key motivators for Indian professionals, highlighting the importance of risk, resilience, and reward in shaping career paths, offering insights for both employees and organisations

    • 'My HR caught me cheating on her': Employee found speaking to other companies on Day 1 at new job

      Describing the exchange, the employee wrote: 'That whole conversation sounded like a breakup that’s about to happen.'

    • Taiwan’s Allegiance Group to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Karnataka, to create 800 jobs

      Karnataka government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Allegiance International Co. Ltd. of Taiwan to establish the Ind-Taiwan Industrial Park (ITIP).

    • Praxair India to invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

      Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil also held talks with UK High Commissioner on setting up a ‘UK Tech City’ in KWIN City

    • Atomic energy bill likely in Winter Session, but changes to nuclear liability law may have to wait

      The Atomic Energy Bill sets the groundwork for wider participation and faster project execution in the nuclear sector. Yet, amendments to the liability regime—crucial for investor confidence—are expected to slip beyond the Winter Session of the Parliament.

    • Education alone is insufficient without jobs, says Infosys' Sumit Virmani

      India’s next wave of social innovators must focus on turning education and training into tangible employment outcomes, Virmani has said

    • Rajasthan, Punjab rely most on informal regular work; workers set to benefit from labour-code rollout

      PLFS data shows Rajasthan and Punjab have among the highest levels of informality, with over three-fourths of regular workers lacking written contracts

    • Employee claims boss fired her over 3 sick leaves, insulted her on WhatsApp group

      Screenshots uploaded by the employee show the team leader writing: 'I can’t imagine how shameless and selfish people I have in my team… pathetic.' He also accused her of 'ghosting' for missing his call after midnight.

    • '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.

    • India mulls wider Swadeshi manufacturing policy to cut import dependence amid FY27 Budget preparations

      More labour-intensive sectors may be added as India looks to expand the scope of its manufacturing policy beyond the existing clusters.

    • 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'.

    • OPINION | New Bihar government must prioritise NITI Aayog’s service sector job plan

      NITI Aayog’s recommendations mirror the economic realities of the state and what is easily doable. The federal think tank’s suggestions focus on skill development, digital inclusion, and expanding job opportunities

    • Govt working to boost investment in India, boost FDI and FII: Piyush Goyal

      Goyal says “good news” on an India–US trade deal will come once the agreement is fair and balanced, saying ties remain strong and strategic despite differing paces across issues.

    • Bihar’s stagnant exports and weak investment pipeline will deepen jobs challenge

      The state’s export share remains stuck at 0.5%, while FDI inflows rank among the lowest in India

    • Gig hiring jumps 25% this festive season as quick-commerce drives record job demand

      Early workforce planning, richer incentives, and stronger Tier-2 hiring helped e-commerce and logistics players manage record festive demand without major disruptions, staffing firms told Moneycontrol

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