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US jobs & AI: Donald Trump adviser blames AI-led efficiency for labour market ‘quiet time’; views hiring slowdown as temporary

File photo: Senior Trump administration economic adviser Kevin Hassett (Picture credit: AP) Artificial intelligence could be boosting worker productivity to a level where companies feel less pressure to hire, senior Trump administration economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the National Economic Council director said he has noticed “mixed signals…

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MI5 issues ‘espionage alert’: British intelligence alerts UK MPs; China trying to recruit parliamentarians via hiring agents, sites

MI5 issues ‘espionage alert’: British intelligence alerts UK MPs; China trying to recruit parliamentarians via hiring agents, sitesBritish intelligence agency MI5 issued an “espionage alert” to members of parliament in the UK, warning that China is trying to hire parliamentarians. Security minister Dan Jarvis told AFP that, according to the agency’s warning, Chinese intelligence services…

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Companies sail through hiring slump on apprenticeships

BENGALURU: With companies adopting a more cautious approach to hiring, apprenticeships are emerging as a rare window of opportunity for young engineering graduates hoping to break into MNCs. This trend, accelerated during the pandemic, has pushed firms to look beyond traditional talent pools. Unlike internships, apprenticeships target graduates who already have a degree but are…

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Cyber security push: Indian firms eye specialised hiring as identity-driven threats rise; Rubrik report flags surge in AI-linked risks

Nearly 90% of Indian organisations are preparing to hire specialised professionals over the next year to strengthen digital identity management, infrastructure and cyber security frameworks, according to a Rubrik Zero Labs report released on Sunday.The study says the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is driving a surge in AI agents, leading to a sharp rise…

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Hiring momentum: India Inc steps up recruitment in 2025; big firms drive gains as demand picks up

Hiring activity across India’s private sector improved marginally in the first 10 months of 2025, supported by stronger demand, healthier order books and a steady revival in business sentiment. An ET analysis of HSBC and S&P Global Market Intelligence data shows that the jobs component of the seasonally adjusted HSBC India PMI rose to 53.8…

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Festive hiring surge: Consumption sectors see 17% job growth; gig roles, female participation rise sharply

Hiring across key consumption-linked sectors in India rose by 17% year-on-year during August to October, fuelled by strong consumer sentiment, festive spending and deeper market penetration, according to a report by workforce solutions provider Adecco India.As cited by news agency PTI, report stated that the festive quarter saw a notable 25% increase in gig and…

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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman tells why he is fine hiring someone who failed if they have…

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has revealed his preference for hiring ambitious risk-takers over cautious achievers, challenging conventional recruitment wisdom in the tech industry. The DeepMind co-founder believes that candidates who attempted bold projects and failed demonstrate more valuable traits than those who succeeded by playing it safe. “I’d rather…

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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: People are talking about either layoffs or hiring freeze, but I actually …

IBM announced to lay off thousands of its employees from the global workforce recently. But CEO Arvind Krishna struck a different note, saying the company will continue to hire more college graduates. “People are talking about either layoffs or freezing hiring, but I actually want to say that we are the opposite,” Krishna told CNN…

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H-1B visa LCA submissions: FLAG system back online; employers can resume foreign hiring applications

Employers in the United States can once again submit applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B and PERM visa programs to hire foreign workers after the Department of Labor restored processing through its Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) confirmed that the platform is active and operational, enabling employers to…

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WashU medical school faces federal civil rights complaint over alleged DEI bias in admissions, residency, and hiring

WashU medical school faces federal civil rights complaint over alleged DEI bias in admissions, residency, and hiring America First Legal (AFL), a conservative legal advocacy group that focuses on defending civil rights and challenging federal policies, has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the US Department of Justice against Washington University School of Medicine…

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