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The Jerusalem Post · 1 month ago

AI Skills Gain Ground in Non-Tech Jobs as High-Tech Layoffs Continue

Demand for AI skills is rising across finance, HR, teaching and other non-tech professions, while high-tech layoffs are pushing workers to retrain as job requirements evolve.

Financial Times · 1 month ago

Recruitment Returns to Human Connections as AI Floods Hiring

As AI makes job applications increasingly polished and difficult to differentiate, recruiters are placing greater value on referrals, recommendations and trusted professional connections. The shift could help identify stronger candidates but may also create new challenges for fair and inclusive hiring.

Reuters · 1 month ago

Charles Schwab Plans to Grow Hyderabad GCC Workforce to 2,000 by 2027

Charles Schwab plans to expand its newly opened Hyderabad global capability centre to around 2,000 employees by the end of 2027, with hiring taking place in phases.

Business Today Malaysia · 1 month ago

Online Job Vacancies in Malaysia Decline 11.4% in Q2 2026

Malaysia recorded 555,509 online job vacancies in Q2 2026, an 11.4% decline from the previous quarter, with professional roles and the Services sector continuing to account for the largest share of postings.

Business Today · 1 month ago

Oracle Revokes Software Developer’s Job Offer Again Days Before Joining

Oracle has revoked a software developer’s job offer for the second time, just five days before his scheduled joining date, after he had completed formalities and made relocation arrangements.

Business Today · 1 month ago

Promotions Without Pay Hikes: Nearly 1 in 3 Professionals See Minimal or No Salary Increase

Nearly one in three professionals who received a title change in the past two years reported no salary increase or a raise below 5%, highlighting a gap between promotions, job titles and compensation.

Economic Times · 1 month ago

Job Titles and Pay Out of Sync for Many Indian Professionals, Report Finds

Nearly six in ten professionals in India say their job title does not match their compensation, while employees continue to value designations for career opportunities and professional recognition, according to an Indeed report.

Reuters · 1 month ago

UK Labour Market Loses Further Momentum in Second Quarter

Britain's labour market weakened further in the second quarter as private-sector wage growth slowed and job vacancies fell to their lowest level in more than five years.

The Guardian · 1 month ago

UK Summer Jobs Rebound as Sports and Music Events Boost Hospitality Hiring

UK seasonal hiring is showing renewed strength as warm weather and a packed calendar of sporting and cultural events drive a double-digit rise in hospitality and tourism job advertisements.

The Economic Times · 1 month ago

Festive Season Hiring Expected to Generate Up to 2.7 Lakh Gig Jobs in India

India’s 2026 festive season could generate up to 2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, with strong demand expected across e-commerce, logistics, quick commerce, retail and BFSI

India Today NE · 1 month ago

Assam Minister Urges Agriculture Students to Explore Farming and Agri-Entrepreneurship

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika has urged agriculture graduates to consider farming and agri-entrepreneurship alongside government jobs, highlighting opportunities in horticulture and Makhana cultivation.

The Guardian · 1 month ago

UK Summer Hiring Recovers as Sports and Cultural Events Lift Seasonal Demand

UK seasonal hiring is showing signs of recovery, with hospitality and tourism seeing a double-digit increase in job advertisements compared with last summer.

The Straits Times · 1 month ago

Trump’s H-1B restrictions push more tech professionals toward India and China

Tighter H-1B rules, visa uncertainty and a difficult US tech job market are prompting some Indian and Chinese technology professionals to return home, with growing opportunities in India and China influencing their decisions.

The Economic Times · 1 month ago

AI May Not Cause India’s Jobs Crisis, but Could Widen Existing Gaps

India’s employment growth has been uneven, with medium-skill jobs lagging behind lower- and higher-skilled work. The article argues that AI could deepen this divide unless India expands productive non-farm employment and develops occupation-specific technology skills.

Business Standard · 1 month ago

Why Starting a First Job Is Becoming Harder and Costlier in the UK

Starting a first job in the UK is becoming more difficult as AI reduces some traditional entry-level tasks and employers cut graduate hiring. Rising youth unemployment and growing competition are pushing young people toward internships, unpaid work and alternative ways to gain experience.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Australia Introduces Minimum Pay and Insurance Standards for Gig Delivery Workers

Australia will introduce new minimum pay and insurance standards for gig delivery workers from August 17, with the rules expected to benefit about 250,000 workers.

Reuters · 2 months ago

US Small-Business Optimism Hits 11-Month High as Hiring Plans Strengthen

U.S. small-business optimism reached an 11-month high in July as hiring plans strengthened, but worker shortages remained a major challenge for businesses.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Global Youth Unemployment Climbs as Job Creation Slows and AI Risks Grow

Global youth unemployment rose to 12.4% in 2025 as slower job creation and economic pressures made it harder for young people to find work, while the ILO warned that AI-driven workplace changes could create additional risks.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Imperial Brands Plans Thousands of Job Cuts Across the U.S. and Europe

Imperial Brands is preparing thousands of job cuts across the U.S. and Europe as part of a cost-reduction plan, with reductions expected across several business functions.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Germany's Plan to Tighten Sick Leave Rules Faces Questions Over Root Causes of Absenteeism

Researchers say Germany's planned changes to sick leave rules may not address the workplace challenges driving high absenteeism, with mental health pressures and demanding working conditions cited as major contributing factors.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Spanish Labour Minister Enters Race for Top ILO Role as Agency Faces U.S. Funding Uncertainty

Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz has entered the race to lead the International Labour Organization as the agency navigates financial challenges linked to potential U.S. funding cuts. The leadership election is scheduled for November.

Reuters · 2 months ago

British Gas Parent Centrica to Eliminate 1,300 Jobs as Profit Declines and Trading Growth Slows

Centrica plans to cut around 1,300 jobs after reporting an 18% decline in first-half adjusted core profit. The company also warned of slower growth in its energy trading business while stating that AI is not responsible for the current workforce reductions.

Reuters · 2 months ago

US First-Time Jobless Claims Drop to Their Lowest Level in Nearly Six Decades

U.S. first-time unemployment claims fell to their lowest level since 1969, highlighting continued labor market stability and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep its attention on inflation.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Randstad Shares Climb After Quarterly Revenue Tops Expectations Amid Hiring Recovery

Randstad exceeded quarterly revenue growth expectations, with improving demand across key markets helping lift its shares and reinforcing expectations of a gradual recovery in global hiring activity.