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India Tops 2026 Global Talent Barometer for Workplace Wellbeing & Job Confidence

India Tops 2026 Global Talent Barometer for Workplace Wellbeing & Job Confidence

India has once again demonstrated its workforce resilience, securing the top spot in the 2026 Global Talent Barometer. The recent report released by ManpowerGroup showed that India scored one of the highest points of 77%,

Gig Workers & Inter-State Migrants to Get New Social Security Definitions in 2026 Code

Gig Workers & Inter-State Migrants to Get New Social Security Definitions in 2026 Code

The Indian labour landscape is undergoing a historic shift with the upcoming implementation of the Social Security Code in 2026. For the first time, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has introduced formal legal definitions

Burnout by 23: Why Young Workers Are Hitting the Wall Earlier Than Ever

Burnout by 23: Why Young Workers Are Hitting the Wall Earlier Than Ever

Young workers burnout has emerged as a serious workplace crisis, with many professionals feeling exhausted before their careers truly begin. Recent data shows that young workers' burnout now peaks around the age of 25—nearly two

How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

The knowledge of how to file a Federal Income tax return in the US is crucial to all individuals who earn income, receive refunds, or credits. Each year, millions of taxpayers do it by filing

Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

The modern-day working environment has become a constantly connected one, where workers are likely to receive calls, email messages, and texts after the usual working hours. This can be considered a normal situation, but it

US Tech Sector Layoffs Hit 15,000 in January as AI Restructuring Accelerates

US Tech Sector Layoffs Hit 15,000 in January as AI Restructuring Accelerates

The year has begun with a stark reality check for the technology industry, as US tech sector layoffs surged past 15,000 in just the first few weeks of January. This wave of cuts is very

The most cited statistic at the WEF opening today is from the Future of Jobs 2025 report: “39% of current workforce skills will be obsolete by 2030”

The most cited statistic at the WEF opening today is from the Future of Jobs 2025 report: “39% of current workforce skills will be obsolete by 2030”

The world of work is on the edge of a historic revolution, with artificial intelligence, geo-economics and green energy change convergent trends driving it. The World Economic Forum (WEF) opening today highlighted a pivotal statistic

Blue Monday 2026: The “Right to Disconnect” Strikes

Blue Monday 2026: The “Right to Disconnect” Strikes

Blue Monday 2026 falls on January 19th, traditionally cited as the most depressing day of the year. However, this year marks a pivotal shift in global Workplace Wellbeing. As opposed to giving in to the

Meta confirms plan to cut 1,500 jobs (10% of Reality Labs) in 2026 pivot to AI Smart Glasses; employee groups criticize “brutal” restructuring

Meta confirms plan to cut 1,500 jobs (10% of Reality Labs) in 2026 pivot to AI Smart Glasses; employee groups criticize “brutal” restructuring

Meta Platforms has officially initiated a major workforce reduction, eliminating approximately 1,500 positions within its Reality Labs division as of January 2026. This cut affects roughly 10% of the unit’s 15,000-strong workforce, signaling a definitive

Centre May Relax 90-Day Work Threshold for Gig Workers to Expand Social Security Coverage

Centre May Relax 90-Day Work Threshold for Gig Workers to Expand Social Security Coverage

The Union Government is reportedly reconsidering the eligibility criteria for Gig Workers Social Security following industry feedback. Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released draft rules proposing that gig and platform workers must complete