Indian IT sector
Indian IT sector hit by ‘silent layoffs’: 50,000 people may lose jobs this year; what’s driving the widespread firings?
The technology services sector is witnessing a fundamental transformation from personnel management to competency-based organisation. (AI image) The Indian IT sector has been hit by a wave of what experts are calling ‘silent layoffs’! These firings may lead to as many as 50,000 people losing their jobs in the IT sector by year-end.Whilst precise dismissal…
Trump’s H-1B visa move: End of the road Indians’ American dream? How fee hike may help India retain talent
The H-1B skilled-worker visa programme, which is mainly utilised by the technology sector, has traditionally served as a crucial entry route for foreign professionals. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to sharply hike the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 has Indian tech sector workers and students in America worried about their future in…
Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike impact: Germany, UK, Canada roll out red carpet for India’s tech talent; pitch ‘predictable’ rules
The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 has left Indian techies shocked, but countries like Germany, UK and Canada are capitalizing on the opportunity to pitch their countries…
