IBM Announces Major Restructuring with 9,000 US Job Cuts
IBM plans to eliminate approximately 9,000 positions across the United States, heavily impacting its Cloud Classic operations and multiple departments. The restructuring comes amid mixed financial results and coincides with mandatory return-to-office requirements and CEO compensation increases.
India Emerges as Global Leader in Future Work Skills, Second Only to US
India has secured the second position globally in Future of Work skills according to the QS World Future Skills Index, trailing only the United States. The country's exceptional performance in AI adoption and digital transformation, coupled with strong economic growth projections, positions India favorably for future workforce demands.
Trump's Tech Reshoring Push: Balancing American Jobs and Global Market Realities
As Trump's 'America First' policies aim to bring tech jobs back to U.S. soil, companies face complex decisions balancing labor costs, talent availability, and market pressures. While selective reshoring of specialized roles seems likely, India's vast tech workforce and competitive advantages suggest a hybrid approach may prevail.
Infosys Founder Sparks Controversy with 70-Hour Workweek Advocacy
Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founder, doubles down on his controversial stance promoting 70-hour workweeks and dismissing work-life balance. Drawing from his own experience of 14-hour workdays, Murthy argues intensive work schedules are crucial for national development, despite contradicting labor laws and health research.