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    • 'Chipped away at my confidence': Founder’s viral LinkedIn post exposes silent toxic workplace culture

      A founder’s viral LinkedIn post about a quiet but toxic boss has sparked debate, highlighting how subtle workplace behaviour can damage confidence over time.

    • ‘Job interviews on weekends, at night and before 9 am’: Founder slammed for ‘terrible’ hiring process

      Clarifying her stand, Warrant founder and CEO Austin Carroll said, 'I don't think demanding and toxic are the same thing. High-pressure environments exist across medicine, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, and entertainment... What matters is whether people feel ownership, respect, and meaning in what they're doing.'

    • AI lets us work more naturally, not like machines: LinkedIn engineering chief Mohak Shroff

      Agency is the defining skill of the AI era, and Indian entrepreneurs possess extraordinary levels of it, said LinkedIn engineering head Mohak Shroff.

    • LinkedIn’s India user base grows 20% YoY to 167 million

      LinkedIn is betting big on its AI skilling, assisting tools and solutions, to drive sales through its B2B talent solutions business. India remains one of its core markets for AI adoption and revenue generation.

    • AI job applications make hiring tougher for recruiters in India, LinkedIn report finds

      A LinkedIn study shows 74% of recruiters in India are struggling to find skilled candidates as AI-generated job applications rise and hiring remains strong.

    • LinkedIn introduces verified AI skill certificates powered by real tool usage

      LinkedIn is rolling out a new verified skills programme that lets users showcase AI and coding proficiency based on how they actually use popular tools, rather than relying on self-declared skills or traditional exams.

    • Indian scientist calls out Silicon Valley techies who work long hours but call weekend camping 'reconnecting with nature'

      Indian scientist highlights the absurdity of Silicon Valley techies working 60-hour weeks, relying on nannies and robots for daily life, then driving hours to sleep in tents and call it adventure

    • 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

    • LinkedIn is introducing AI-powered people search: How it works

      LinkedIn is rolling out an AI-powered people search feature that understands natural language, making it easier to find the right professionals, mentors and experts. Here’s how the upgraded search works and why it could change how users discover opportunities on the platform.

    • Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh on the biggest threat to long-term growth: ‘Intense focus on…’

      Ghazal Alagh says the biggest threat to long-term growth is letting past success dictate future product strategy.

    • IITian investment banker moves from NCR to Bengaluru, 'appalled' by city's 'crumbling' infra

      'Bengaluru pays a lot of taxes, but the government has spent it on populist schemes and the state coffers are pretty empty,' veteran investment banker PN Vijay said.

    • LinkedIn now lets job seekers add their notice period and salary expectations to profiles: Here’s how it helps recruiters hire faster

      LinkedIn now lets job seekers add their notice period and expected salary to their profiles, helping recruiters find and hire candidates faster. Here’s how to use the feature to boost your chances of landing the right job.

    • How to find jobs on LinkedIn: 5 tips that really work

      Looking for a job? Learn 5 easy steps to find jobs on LinkedIn—from building a strong profile to applying smartly and networking effectively.

    • LinkedIn launches mini Sudoku to engage its 1.2 billion users

      LinkedIn has launched Mini Sudoku, a quick, casual game designed to engage users with accessible puzzles and expert guidance. The game is part of LinkedIn’s broader strategy to increase user interaction through light-hearted content.

    • 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.

    • Delhi HR executive reacts after employee quits on Day 1': 'No job becomes perfect in a day'

      The viral post has sparked a discussion on social media on professional commitment and transparency in communication at workplaces.

    • LinkedIn cuts 281 jobs as part of Microsoft’s wider layoff plan, engineers most affected

      LinkedIn isn’t alone. Other tech giants like Google, Meta, and Autodesk have also been reducing staff this year. While some say it’s about shifting business goals or underperformance, a major driver seems to be the growing use of AI and the push to become more efficient.

    • FM Sitharaman responds to viral bribery allegation in GST registration process

      In a viral post, a company director claimed he would be 'compelled to commit a crime' by offering a bribe in order to obtain a GST registration number

    • Comedy of error: Ex-DBS Bank employee says she met Piyush Gupta in Bali. He replies, 'That isn't me'

      A Singaporean founder's viral LinkedIn post celebrating a chance meeting with 'Piyush Gupta' in Bali took a hilarious turn when the real ex-DBS CEO commented. The mistaken identity left social media in stitches.

    • WFH doesn't mean work 1 hour, claim salary for 8: Delhi CEO uses AI to find staffer moonlighting

      Law Sikho's CEO was joined by the company's co-founder who added that the employee had last met her target in November. 'In the last two months, she achieved just 30 percent of her target. Target remained the same,' Yash Vijayvargiya said.

    • TCS, Accenture, Infosys take top 3 spots in LinkedIn's 2025 top companies India list

      Another IT firm Cognizant grabbed the 5th spot on the list, showcasing the dominance of tech firms in providing career progress opportunities in the country

    • Reid Hoffman asked AI to 'clone LinkedIn'. What happened next surprised the co-founder

      LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman's message was similar to the one conveyed by Replit CEO last week. Amjad Masad had argued that learning to code is now pointless as AI rapidly progresses towards full automation of coding tasks.

    • ‘Work-life balance is not the startup game’: LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman doubles down on hustle culture

      Reid Hoffman’s stance has stirred criticism online, especially in the post-pandemic era, where workplace wellness and employee mental health have become central to corporate conversations. However, the Silicon Valley veteran remains unapologetic. “The people that think that's toxic don’t understand the start-up game, and they’re just wrong,” he asserted.

    • Laid off twice, content creator turns into LinkedIn influencer, earns Rs 8.6 lakh a month

      After being laid off in October 2023, 'influencing' people on LinkedIn became the 25-year-old's new hustle. With over 16,000 followers on the platform, her videos and posts draw in thousands of likes.

    • LinkedIn’s new AI-powered hiring assistant to make recruitment faster and easier

      LinkedIn’s new AI-powered hiring assistant aims to streamline recruitment by automating repetitive tasks, helping recruiters find qualified candidates faster.

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