Corporate America is ramping up hiring again as major firms rethink workforce strategies, with executives saying AI cannot fully replace human talent. Companies including Alphabet and CSX are expanding headcount to support growth and emerging technologies.

Corporate America reverses hiring freeze as AI meets human limits 

US hiring demand has slipped below pre-COVID-19 benchmark levels, signaling a stagnant labor market characterized by low hiring rates and cautious corporate strategies. Amid shifting economic policies, trade pressures, and the rising integration of automation and artificial intelligence, employers are prioritizing efficiency over expansion.


US hiring demand erodes below pre-COVID mark

Everyone's talking about AI replacing jobs. But here's a twist: one role is becoming more valuable than ever: Chief of Staff.

Why CEOs are hiring more Chiefs of Staff? 

The services PMI increased to 58.8 in May from April's 58.7, marking the second consecutive monthly rise and indicating a good pace of expansion.

What tariff troubles? Export boom keeps India's services sector momentum steady in May

The new directive, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), aligns with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year to overhaul federal hiring practices and focus purely on merit, qualifications, and job-related criteria.

Trump administration rejigs federal hiring process, bans use of race, ethnicity data

AI is rapidly transforming HR, streamlining the recruitment process and boosting productivity.

Can AI recruitment adapt to an aging world?

Demand for workers in Britain collapsed last month after the new Labour government's first budget, a survey published on Monday showed, adding to other signs of the impact of the tax increases on employers.

Hiring Demand in Britain Hits Lowest Since 2020, REC Survey Shows

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE seeks ‘super-high IQ’ candidates

Germany’s hiring outlook has fallen to its lowest in four years, a stark sign of Europe’s economic challenges. According to the IFO institute’s October report, the employment barometer dipped, indicating weakened hiring sentiment across German industries.

German Hiring Plans Hit 4-year Low

About 36% of IIT Bombay students haven't been employed so far this placement season. Does securing a seat in an IIT no longer guarantee a well-paying job?

Gravitas | Are tech firms reluctant to hire from IIT Bombay?

The Indian job market is surging ahead, leaving its global counterparts in the dust. According to a recent ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, 36 per cent of Indian employers plan to add new staff in the upcoming April-June quarter.

India: A global leader in hiring?

Major top tier Indian IT firm have announced steep cuts in yearly hikes and promotion for staffers. Move comes amid an unprecedented global slowdown in tech spending.

Indian IT Companies announce drastic pay cuts; slam the brakes on hiring

Elon Musk's X, previously known as Twitter, has introduced a new feature on its platform, marking its entry into the realm of professional networking. This move represents a significant step in challenging established job search websites like LinkedIn.

Elon Musk unveils new job hiring feature on X for verified organisations

British businesses are slowing down. Hiring analysts say this is reflective of the feeling of uncertainty among these firms on the economic outlook of the country.

Hiring in the UK slows down | Wage falls to lowest in 2 years

Artificial intelligence is already making its presence felt across various sectors with many fearing that the tech may replace jobs making human intelligence irrelevant.

Survey reveals 43% companies set to use AI for hiring interviews by next year

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Thursday said it plans to hire 15,ooo people in 2023, surprising market watchers who expected the company to lay off employees amid the global economic slowdown.

Alibaba makes a U-turn on layoffs, says it will hire 15,000 people in 2023

Air India, the Indian flag carrier owned by the Tata Group, has announced plans to hire over 1,000 pilots, including captains, first officers, and trainers as part of its expansion plans.

Air India's expansion takes flight: Airline set to hire over 1,000 pilots

The skies are about to get busier as Air India announces a grand plan to hire 1,000 new pilots for its fleet expansion. Watch this video to know more.

Air India to hire more pilots amidst salary structure changes

A company in India's Bengaluru is looking to hire a "Chief Meme Officer," or CMO. The stock simulation app StockGro in its vacancies on LinkedIn mentioned the position and offered Rs 1,00,000 ($1,210) as salary per month.

Dream job alert! This Bengaluru company is looking for a 'Chief Meme Officer' at $1200 a month, check details

Apple Inc has put out job listings for store leaders, market leaders, and managers for 'Apple Retail' in India, with some positions already filled in.

Trending on WION: Apple starts hiring for retails stores across India

According to a report, electric-car maker Tesla will lay off employees in the next quarter. Reports also said Tesla is going to freeze hiring.

World Business Watch | Tesla to freeze hiring, lay off employees in next quarter: Report

Despite high inflation and a sluggish economy, US firms continued to hire steadily in the month of November. According to data released by the Labor Department on Friday, the economy added 263,000 jobs as the unemployment rate stood at 3.

US hiring remains robust in November; adds 263,000 new jobs despite soaring inflation

Amazon will freeze hiring in its corporate workforce as the e-commerce giant deals with an "unusual macro-economic environment", a company executive said on Thursday.

WION Business News | Amazon to freeze corporate hiring

UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) has admitted that it made "mistakes" following allegations that it had prioritised the hiring of ethnic minorities and female candidates over white men in a bid to achieve "impossible" diversity targets.

Woke diversity drive? UK's Royal Air Force admits skewed hiring in favour of women, ethnic minorities 

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