A new report finds many Gen Z workers are struggling and getting pushed out faster in the AI job market as companies change hiring rules. Experts point to fewer entry-level roles, mismatched expectations between young employees and employers, and a shift in what “work” should mean. With AI reshaping workplaces, Gen Z may need to adapt career choices and daily work habits.
A pregnant MBA graduate set to join a Big Four firm in India is drawing intense attention after posting worries about starting work while expecting. She says her happiness at the pregnancy is real, but anxiety remains around job location, possible discrimination, and how maternity expectations could shape her first months on the job—fueling a broader online debate on workplace support.
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Bengaluru chartered accountant Meenal Goel says she worked 14-hour days and weekends, yet faced relentless criticism meant to make her leave. After quitting, she learned the negative feedback was reportedly part of a plan to push her out so someone else could take her role. Her experience later fueled a new venture, which she built into a ₹1 crore company.
For many Indian students, the US remains a shortcut to a “better life” and big opportunities, even as tuition costs rise sharply. The plan often starts with studying, then aims for a job at multinationals and staying in the country long-term. But for most, the reality is different: it becomes a ticket back home after the degree.
IIM Lucknow’s 2026 final placements reportedly delivered a surprising shift: the highest India-based package edged above overseas offers. For 559 students, the institute tied it to strong demand across consulting, finance and technology, with over 580 roles made available—suggesting a broader domestic pull than expected.
A new Meaning of Work survey by Amrop finds that seven in 10 Indian professionals aspire to lead a company. The study suggests work shapes more than careers for many respondents—acting as a core part of identity, ambition, and overall life satisfaction. The findings underline how leadership goals are tightly linked to personal meaning and wellbeing.
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