Setting the Stage for a Talent Boom Picture this: a young engineering graduate from one of India’s premier institutes steps into a career with a salary package surpassing Rs 2 crore, right out of college. This isn’t a rare anomaly but a growing reality at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) as the placement season for the Class of 2026
Setting the Stage: Why Layoffs Are Grabbing Headlines Picture this: a staggering 153,074 job cuts announced in a single month, sending shockwaves through the US economy. This isn’t a distant memory of past crises but a stark reality in October of the current year, reflecting a labor market under strain. With Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices hitting their
Picture a nation where the morning news is dominated not by stories of opportunity, but by waves of layoffs, shuttered offices, and workers left wondering if their job is next. This is the reality for many Americans today as the US job market grapples with unprecedented challenges. Economic uncertainty, fueled by rising tariffs and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI),
A Routine Question That Reshaped a First Job A single HR question about marriage plans turned a routine onboarding into a storm of mixed signals, internet jokes, and serious warnings about consent and workplace boundaries. The scene unfolded on the Indian Workplace subreddit: a new hire, fresh from years of exam prep, decided that an HR executive’s standard screening and
Introduction College diplomas once acted like boarding passes into stable careers, yet the latest data showed a sharp detour: Americans with at least a bachelor’s degree now made up 25.3% of the unemployed—over 1.9 million people aged 25 and older—while the jobless rate for degree holders rose to 2.8% and youth unemployment jumped to 9.2%. That combination signaled a break
Introduction The decision to bring on a first employee often arrives at the precise moment when opportunity outruns capacity and the workday stretches into evenings that can no longer bear one more urgent task. That tension is not a failure; it is a signal that the business has outgrown a solo model, and it sets the stage for choices that
Introduction Navigating the delicate art of salary negotiations can often feel like walking a tightrope, where a single misstep might lead to missed opportunities or damaged professional relationships. In today’s competitive job market, candidates frequently face the challenge of advocating for fair compensation without overstepping boundaries that could jeopardize their prospects. This topic holds significant importance as it touches on
Introduction to Salary Transparency in Professional Settings In today’s corporate landscape, a staggering number of employees feel uneasy discussing their salaries, often due to ingrained societal norms and strict company policies that shroud compensation in secrecy. This pervasive culture of silence around financial matters can lead to disparities, mistrust, and missed opportunities for fairness in workplaces. The debate over whether
I’m thrilled to sit down with Ling-Yi Tsai, a seasoned HRTech expert with decades of experience helping organizations transform their talent acquisition strategies through innovative technology. With her deep expertise in HR analytics and the integration of tech solutions across recruitment, onboarding, and talent management, Ling-Yi offers unparalleled insights into how tools like Brand Navigator are reshaping the hiring landscape.
In an era where the recruiting landscape is becoming increasingly complex and data-driven, a groundbreaking solution has emerged to redefine how talent acquisition professionals operate. Crelate, a frontrunner in AI-powered recruiting platforms, has introduced a transformative advancement with the general availability of its Living Platform™, now enhanced by the Insights Agent. This marks a significant step forward in turning static
The landscape of hiring has undergone a dramatic shift with the integration of artificial intelligence, but not all changes are beneficial, and recruiters face new challenges in identifying genuine talent. A staggering number of job seekers—potentially millions in a competitive market with over 6 million individuals seeking employment—now turn to AI tools to craft resumes that appear flawless. This trend
In an era where organizations grapple with the daunting task of sifting through thousands of applications to find the right talent, the recruitment landscape is often plagued by inefficiencies and delays. A staggering statistic reveals that traditional hiring processes can take up to 42 days on average to fill a single position, costing companies valuable time and resources. Enter Eximius
