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• Telegraph owner warns of 'difficult choices' amid UK layoff reports

  The new German owners of Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper warned Friday of "difficult choices" as it launched a consultation period on proposed changes, amid reports staff were facing redundancies. "These are difficult choices that we believe are necessary for the future of the business."

  

• Comm min identifying AI-proof professions, sectors where India can take global lead: Goyal

  The commerce ministry is identifying professions that are less vulnerable to artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare for the fast-changing technological landscape and tap opportunities for India to emerge as a global leader, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

  

• MP semiconductor summit draws Rs 5,800 crore investment proposals, to create over 10,000 jobs

  Investment proposals worth approximately Rs 5,800 crore have been received at the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Summit-2026, which are expected to generate more than 10,000 employment opportunities in the state.

  

• UK financial regulators propose easing vetting rules for finance employees

  Britain's financial regulators on Thursday proposed further easing of rules on vetting employees at finance firms, aiming to reduce regulatory burden and boost economic growth. *

  

• Mid-career professionals drive healthcare GCC hiring in 2026: Report

  Mid-career professionals are driving hiring at healthcare global capability centres (GCCs) this year, accounting for nearly 93 per cent of demand as the sector is projected to generate 67,000 job openings in 2026, a report said on Friday.

  

• Odisha secures Rs 53,893 crore investment proposals at India Chem 2026

  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and four investment intents were signed during his two-day visit to Mumbai to attend India Chem 2026, attracting proposed investments worth Rs 53,893.51 crore to the State and generating the potential for 20,210 jobs.

  

• Digi platform to help skilled youth with job opportunities

  Skilled youth across UP can now find suitable jobs, thanks to the UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) that has come up with the Blue DotsAI initiative, a digital discovery platform that allows users to explore job openings and candidate profiles through a map-based interface.

  

• Italy's Generali cuts around 800 jobs in Germany

  The German subsidiary of the Italian insurer Generali said on Friday it would cut 800 jobs by the end of 2030 as part of a restructuring programme. * The reduction

  

• Amex to cut 3,500 jobs globally despite raising 2026 profit forecast

  In a bid to boost operational efficiency, American Express announced it will be laying off around 3,500 employees worldwide. Despite reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and upgrading its full-year forecast for 2026, the company is dealing with a decline in billed business and a looming regulatory fine for compliance issues. This restructuring is aimed at enhancing workflow while ensuring continued growth and customer loyalty.

  

• As IDBI Bank employees call for November 2 and 3 all-India strike, United Forum of Bank Unions extends support

  The United Forum of Bank Unions has rallied behind IDBI employees who are set to strike on November 2 and 3, voicing opposition to the government's move to offload their shares to foreign entities.

  

• Haryana strike by electricity employees called off

  With the conclusion of the strike by power employees' unions in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday issued necessary directions to the officials to restore power supply across the state at the earliest.

  

• Banking may shift to AI platforms in near future

  HDFC Bank is transforming the banking landscape by incorporating its proprietary AI platform, Neev, into its various services. By embedding AI into customer workflows, they aim to streamline interactions and enhance efficiency through smaller, more specialized models. This shift introduces automated solutions for complex tasks while maintaining human oversight to ensure critical decisions are supervised, paving the way for increased autonomy in future banking functions.

  

• China urges government agencies to mitigate AI job displacement

  China's cabinet, the State Council, urged government agencies to effectively mitigate job displacement caused by artificial intelligence applications, according to guidelines issued on Friday on AI and employment.

  

• Volkswagen workers threaten strikes unless carmaker reverses labour deal cancellations

  Labour leaders on Friday threatened strikes at Volkswagen from January unless it reverses the recent cancellation of several wage deals by the end of October, making a

  

• Goldman Sachs predicted that AI could displace one in 11 workers, investment banker now gives a timeline on AI layoffs

  Goldman Sachs predicts that up to 9% of the workforce may be displaced due to AI advancements. Joseph Briggs analyzed how economic slowdowns typically accelerate automation and job disruptions. Currently, only 23% of US establishments have integrated AI into their workflows, limiting immediate job losses. The projected changes in employment may occur gradually rather than suddenly, ensuring some workers find new roles.

  

• India plans job survey changes to add unpaid work, improve gig workers data

  India has proposed changes to its employment survey to sharpen data on gig workers and include unpaid household jobs, the statistics

  

• PwC confirms cybersecurity incident involving employee learning records

  PwC on Friday said it was aware of a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party vendor used to host company employee learning records, the day after a cyber

  

• Godrej Foundation inks pact with Maha govt to strengthen HR systems

  The Godrej Foundation, an independent philanthropic trust, on Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government and Samagra Development Foundation, launching a two-year partnership to support comprehensive human resource reforms across the state.

  

• Telangana trains talent pool for jobs in Germany, Japan

  Telangana is creating a pool of candidates trained in German and Japanese to help employers fill overseas vacancies faster. The state-run Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) has enrolled over 300 candidates for free German-language training and received more than 800 registrations for Japanese.

  

• HD Hyundai to build US shipyard with Kiewit, create 3,000 jobs

  HD Hyundai Co said on Friday it has signed a deal with Kiewit Corp to start building an advanced US shipyard next year, with operations expected to begin in 2029 and create about 3,000 domestic jobs.