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LinkedIn hits one billion users, rolls out AI features for premium members

The platform will also introduce real-time job eligibility suggestions to users as a part of its premium membership

Elon Musk says X's new products will challenge YouTube and LinkedIn

Revenue at X is still largely coming from advertising, which accounts for about 75% of total sales compared with 25% from subscriptions and data

LinkedIn lays off 668 employees in 2nd cut this year amid slow growth

The cuts, which affect more than 3% of the 20,000-strong staff, add to the tens of thousands of job losses this year in the technology sector in the face of an uncertain economic outlook

Zepto most preferred startup for professionals in India: LinkedIn ranking

E-commerce platform Zepto, which has turned unicorn recently, has emerged as the top startup in India in terms of professionals' preferred workplace, according to a list by a top recruiting platform. Startups that followed the e-grocery app in the ranking include EV cab aggregator BluSmart, fintech company Ditto Insurance, audio OTT platform Pocket FM and Skyroot Aerospace, respectively. LinkedIn on Wednesday released its 'Top 25 Indian Startups List', an annual ranking of emerging companies where professionals want to work, based on the hiring platform's data of almost 1 crore members. Zepto climbed three spots from number 4 last year as the top startup in terms of employee growth, jobseeker interest, member engagement within the company and its employees, and the startups pulling talent from LinkedIn's Top Companies list. "It's truly remarkable that 14 of the 20 startups featured on this year's list are new entrants, underscoring the immense potential and astonishing pace of ...

AI transforming work dynamics in Indian professional sphere: LinkedIn study

This impending shift has stirred some apprehension among the workforce; 60 % of professionals report feeling overwhelmed, while 39 % worry they may not keep pace with rapid AI development

LinkedIn profiles expose bogus claims at fake parts supplier to jet engines

Kwong, if he even exists, was never employed at Nissan, or at ANA for that matter. Neither company has records of him as a former worker, they said in response to queries by Bloomberg News

Indian professionals lapping up AI skills to remain adaptable: LinkedIn

Indian professionals are embracing AI skills amid rising prominence of Artificial Intelligence in the world of work, and the number of such skilled personnel has increased 14 times since 2016, LinkedIn said in a report on Thursday. According to LinkedIn's first ever global 'Future of Work: State of Work @ AI' report, AI-skilled members in India increased 14 times in June 2023 compared to January 2016. This growth puts India in the top five countries for AI talent increase, alongside Singapore, Finland, Ireland, and Canada, the report said. LinkedIn's AI Skills Index value measures how much the share of members with at least 2 AI skills on their profiles has increased, compared to the level in January 2016. Over the past year, there has been an increase in AI usage in workplaces and this surge has prompted 60 per cent of all workers and 71 per cent of Gen Z professionals in India to recognise that acquiring AI skills could enhance career prospects. Further, 2 in 3 Indians say they

India among top 5 countries with fastest-growing AI talent: LinkedIn report

More than 40% of workforce in the country has witnessed technology's use increasing in their organisations

Aptech CEO Dr Anil Pant passes away after battling health conditions

Aptech Managing Director and CEO Anil Pant died on Tuesday, the company informed in a regulatory filing. "The company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Dr. Anil Pant, Managing Director and CEO of the company on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Dr. Pant's contribution and energy will be missed by the company. All the directors and employees of the company convey their deepest condolences to his family," Aptech Limited said in the filing. Pant assumed the charge of MD and CEO in Aptech in July 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile. The company had disclosed health updates of Pant on June 19 and July 18 this year and the board had constituted an interim committee of certain members and senior management of the company for continuity of operations. On July 18, Aptech's Board of Directors had considered and approved the appointment of Anuj Kacker as interim CEO. Pant pursued for an indefinite leave on June 19th "on account of sudden deterioration of his health", the company had inform

Man in B'lore seeking flat asked for LinkedIn link and Class 12 marksheet

A LinkedIn user recently shocked social media users after he shared the screenshot of a conversation he had with his landlord, proving the struggles one has to go through to book a flat in Bengaluru

Design, analytics, Java Script top skills for entry-level roles: LinkedIn

There is a diverse range of fast-growing jobs for professionals with different educational qualifications and for fresh graduates looking to enter the job market, design, analytics, and Java Script are some of the top skills, according to LinkedIn. Unveiling the latest data about the fastest growing roles, industries, functions, and skills in India, the leading professional network said top industries hiring in India right now include financial services, administrative and support services, information and media. These findings are based on exclusive LinkedIn Economic Graph (platform) data analysing the career paths of millions of professionals. This year's fastest-growing functions/jobs, industries and skills were determined by analysing data from 2021-2023. According to LinkedIn, companies are embracing flexibility in 2023 like never before, with solely on-site roles declining by 10 per cent and hybrid positions surging by 60 per cent for entry-level roles, compared to 2022. This

LinkedIn bets on skills over degrees as future labour market's currency

While over 80% of employers believe they should hire based on skills rather than degrees, more than half say they are still hiring college grads because it feels less risky

LinkedIn introduces voluntary ID verification feature for Indian users

Verification in India will be carried out by a third-party company and will ensure privacy

68% freelancers in India depend on social media to find work: Report

Finding new work was the most difficult challenge for survey respondents in India and around the world, followed by managing their time and negotiating their fees

56% businesses report at least one scam a year on LinkedIn: Report

A recent report has shown that nearly 56 per cent of businesses on the platform have experienced at least one scam this year

LinkedIn lays off 716 employees in a bid to 'streamline' its operations

"In an evolving market, we must continuously have the conviction to adapt our strategy in order to make our vision a reality," said the CEO

Career pivot for Indians simpler than 20 years ago: LinkedIn survey

Around 83% respondents feel that career paths 20 years ago were more straightforward and the skill sets that were required were more obvious

Amid global slowdown, India is the fastest-growing market for LinkedIn

A recent survey conducted by LinkedIn revealed that professionals increasingly prefer skills over degrees

LinkedIn testing new tool that can write AI powered messages to hiring team

Professional social networking platform LinkedIn has said that it is testing a new AI-powered personalised writing suggestions feature for job hunters

LinkedIn market grows 19% YoY in India with over 100 mn members: Nadella

Professional social networking platform LinkedIn now has 100 million members in India, up 19 per cent year-on-year, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has informed