US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s intelligence operations this week, revoking the security clearances of 37 current and former intelligence officials and slashing more than USD 700 million from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) budget. Gabbard, acting on President Donald Trump’s directive, accused…
The United States has long upheld and cherished the sobriquet “land of opportunity” as a badge of honour. Yet what if the opportunity server first checks the gender of the plate before serving it? Opportunity bends and breaks along lines of privilege, and the latest labour figures reveal a stark truth: Women are once again…
The US Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education recently published America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, a federal report laying out a coordinated approach to workforce development. This strategy reflects the Trump Administration’s aim to align workforce policies with the broader America First economic agenda, with the goal of preparing workers…
As the oldest members of the US workforce step into retirement, a new generation is quietly but steadily taking their place. The transition is not just numerical; it is strategic. With baby boomers exiting leadership roles and institutional memory, companies across the United States are re-evaluating how they hire, train and retain talent. At the…
The headquarters of the Department of State (AP image) The US State Department on Friday (local time) laid off more than 1,300 employees as part of the Trump administration’s latest move to cut its American workforce by about 15%. This is part of a broader effort to reorganize the department.According to a notice sent to…
Around 2,145 senior-ranking employees at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are set to depart as part of a broader effort to trim the agency’s workforce, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing internal documents. The exits largely affect staff in GS-13 to GS-15 positions some of the highest non-executive ranks in the federal government….
On paper, the US labour market appears relatively stable. The national unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.2%, and 139,000 new jobs were added in May, as per data released by Indeed. But a closer look reveals cracks beneath the surface. According to Glassdoor, workplace sentiment has dropped to its lowest point since the platform began…
A silent crisis is unfolding across the American labor market. Office chairs remain unoccupied, factories struggle to meet demand, and farms face mounting shortages, not because jobs have vanished, but because the people to do them are no longer arriving.This isn’t a post-pandemic anomaly or a temporary workforce reshuffle. It’s the consequence of deliberate political…
Indian IT giants are reorienting their business models around artificial intelligence, shedding traditional digital transformation narratives in favour of AI-native strategies focused on high-margin applications and integration — not foundational AI research.A review of FY25 annual reports of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra reveals a clear pattern: India’s top tech firms…
The traditional office setup in India is evolving rapidly. Organisations that once required employees to work from specific locations are now realising that many roles can be performed just as effectively from virtually anywhere. According to a 2024 report by Unispace, an impressive 97% of employees and 98% of employers in India expressed satisfaction with…