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Reuters · 4 hours ago

IG Group Plans Major Job Cuts as Part of Organisational Restructuring

IG Group is reportedly planning substantial job cuts as part of an organisational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency, with Sky News reporting that the company’s workforce will be reduced significantly.

Financial Express · 4 hours ago

AI Skills Could Raise Pay Sharply, With India’s Entry-Level Salaries Potentially Doubling

AI-related skills are creating a growing wage advantage worldwide, with PwC reporting a 62% global AI wage premium. In India, AI-focused entry-level roles can offer roughly double the pay of comparable positions without AI or digital skills.

Financial Express · 5 hours ago

US Expands H-1B and L-1 Fee Requirements to Same-Employer Extensions

US employers covered by the new rule must now pay the 9-11 Biometric Fee on a wider range of H-1B and L-1 petitions, including extensions for employees staying with the same company.

Reuters · 5 hours ago

Bombardier Plans to Fill 500 U.S. Jobs Despite Trump Threat

Bombardier plans to fill about 500 open U.S. positions despite President Donald Trump’s threat to restrict the company’s access to the American market amid rising trade tensions with Canada.

Economic Times · 2 days ago

Australian Job Advertisements Increase 2.5% in August, ANZ-Indeed Data Shows

Australian job advertisements rose 2.5% in August for a fourth consecutive monthly increase, supported partly by seasonal hiring, while technology-related demand continued to ease.

The Economic Times · 2 days ago

India Leads Global Hiring Outlook as Employers Plan Stronger Recruitment in Q4 2026

India has emerged as the most optimistic hiring market globally, with 65% of surveyed employers planning to increase staffing in the October-December 2026 quarter. The country's Net Employment Outlook stands at 54%, supported by stronger business confidence and rising demand for new skills

Reuters · 2 days ago

Jaguar Land Rover Plans to Cut Around 4,000 Jobs Over Two Years

Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut around 4,000 jobs over the next two years through voluntary redundancies as it seeks £1.7 billion in savings amid increasing pressures on the global automotive industry.

Reuters · 2 days ago

UK Retailers Plan to Create 100,000 Jobs for Young Unemployed People by 2029

British retailers plan to create 100,000 jobs for young people by 2029, alongside a new work placement programme offering initial opportunities to unemployed 18-24-year-olds.

The Economic Times · 3 days ago

AI Could Reshape Entry-Level Jobs and Change How Careers Begin

AI is putting pressure on routine entry-level roles that traditionally help young professionals build experience. As companies adopt AI, education and apprenticeship models may need to evolve to create new pathways for young workers to develop expertise and judgment.

Economic Times · 3 days ago

AI Is Changing How Indian Parents Think About Their Children’s Future Careers

AI is prompting Indian parents to rethink traditional career paths such as engineering and medicine. As uncertainty grows around future jobs, families are increasingly focusing on adaptability, personal interests and skills that can remain relevant as work changes.

Reuters · 3 days ago

UK Minister to Discuss Jaguar Land Rover Job Cuts With CEO

The UK business minister is set to meet Jaguar Land Rover's CEO over reported plans to cut around 4,000 jobs as the carmaker seeks major savings amid challenging market conditions.

Reuters · 3 days ago

UK Permanent Hiring Shows First Growth Since 2022

UK permanent hiring increased in August for the first time since September 2022, although vacancies continued to decline across the wider jobs market.

Reuters · 6 days ago

US Jobless Claims Edge Higher as Labor Market Remains Stable

US unemployment claims increased marginally last week, while low layoffs pointed to a stable labor market. At the same time, higher services input prices highlighted continued inflation pressure ahead of upcoming US employment and inflation data.

ADP · 1 week ago

U.S. Private Employers Added 38,000 Jobs in August as Hiring Slowed

U.S. private-sector employment rose by 38,000 jobs in August, marking the slowest pace of job creation since January, according to ADP. Education and health services, leisure and hospitality, and construction recorded gains, while manufacturing and professional services shed jobs.

Reuters · 1 week ago

Uber to Cut Around 3,300 Jobs in Major Workforce Restructuring

Uber plans to cut around 3,300 jobs, or about 10% of its workforce, as it restructures its organization and responds to growing competition from robotaxi companies.

Business Standard · 1 week ago

E-commerce, Quick-Commerce and Logistics Companies Step Up Seasonal Hiring Ahead of Festive Demand

E-commerce, quick-commerce and logistics companies are expanding seasonal hiring as festive demand gathers pace. Opportunities are increasing across delivery, fulfilment, warehousing, logistics, technology and specialised operational roles.

Hindustan Times · 1 week ago

India’s Domestic Battery Manufacturing Could Drive 7.2 Million EV Jobs by 2040: Study

A study by ICCT and IIM-Bangalore estimates that domestic battery-cell manufacturing could help India create up to 7.2 million direct EV manufacturing jobs by 2040, with employment gains depending significantly on battery localisation.

Reuters · 1 week ago

WPP Plans Up to 1,000 Additional Job Cuts by Year-End, FT Reports

WPP is reportedly planning up to 1,000 additional job cuts by the end of 2026 as the advertising group accelerates its restructuring under new CEO Cindy Rose.

The Economic Times · 1 week ago

Oracle Reportedly Prepares for Possible New Job Cuts as September 1 Approaches

Oracle is reportedly preparing for another possible round of job cuts as September 1 approaches, following a workforce reduction of around 21,000 employees during fiscal 2026. The company has not officially confirmed that layoffs will begin on September 1.

India Today · 1 week ago

MBA Graduates Earn 52% More Than Engineers in 2026 Placements as Employers Seek Business and Tech Skills

MBA graduates received campus placement packages 52% higher than engineering graduates in the 2026 placement cycle, according to Deloitte India. The changing gap highlights growing employer demand for professionals who can combine technology, business understanding and adaptability.

India Today · 1 week ago

India’s HFT Boom Brings Internships Worth Up to Rs 60 Lakh and Pay Packages Up to Rs 4 Crore

India’s HFT sector is attracting attention with internship offers reaching up to Rs 60 lakh for two months, as trading firms compete for talent in the highly lucrative quant careers market.

Reuters · 1 week ago

UK Youth NEET Numbers Fall Below 1 Million in Second Quarter of 2026

The number of UK young people not in employment, education or training fell below one million in the second quarter of 2026, although the total remained higher than a year earlier.

Business Standard · 1 week ago

India’s Job Postings Rise in July After Three-Month Hiring Decline

India’s formal job market recorded a 1.2% rise in job postings in July after three consecutive months of decline, with healthcare showing strong growth while technology hiring remained under pressure.

Huntsville Business Journal · 2 weeks ago

Cyber Workforce Gaps Raise Concerns About Future Talent Needs

Cybersecurity leaders in Huntsville are warning of potential workforce gaps as technology changes rapidly and demand for skilled talent continues to grow. A recent panel highlighted the need for adaptable workers, diverse backgrounds, internships and a broader approach to hiring.