SKILLED WORKERS USA
Former Microsoft employee tells wife he was lucky to be fired from tech sector in 2022. What is he doing now?
Former Microsoft employee Ian Yong Hoe Tan says he feels fortunate to have been retrenched in late 2022, amid growing concerns about AI-driven job losses. Reacting to Microsoft’s voluntary buyout offers for around 60,000 employees, he said the development left him shaken. Tan now works as a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
From deportations to million-dollar visas: The two sides of Donald Trump's immigration policy and who gets to live in America
Trump's administration has intensified deportations while restricting immigration paths for skilled workers. The Gold Card program offers wealthy individuals a streamlined path to US residency. Meanwhile, the H-1B visa application process has seen a significant drop in registrations. Refugee admissions have decreased dramatically compared to previous years, raising concerns for many migrants. Overall, immigration policies reflect a stark contrast between enforcement and opportunities for affluent applicants.
Research: Navigating the Business Risks of Changing Pro-America Sentiment
U.S. firms increasingly operate in a marketplace where “Made in USA” is no longer a neutral provenance claim but a charged political signal. A new study analyzing 5,355 companies over twenty years found that pro-America marketing has increasingly shifted from pride-based patriotism to grievance-fueled, us‑versus‑them nationalism. While this can create upsides—new customers, loyalty, pricing power—it also exposes companies to narrative capture, boycotts, and legal scrutiny. To avoid risk, companies must examine their exposure along two axes: domestic embeddedness and symbolic intensity. Leaders must align operations and symbolism, set clear guardrails, and proactively manage meaning drift before others define their loyalties.
Rs 9,500 for 20 minutes to fix a door: Indian woman in US gives reality check on skilled workers’ earnings
An Indian woman in the US shared her experience of paying $100 for a 20-minute garage door repair, highlighting the high value placed on skilled labor abroad. She emphasized that in America, practical skills, not just degrees, lead to good earnings and respect, with tradespeople enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and contributing through taxes. This perspective resonated with many online, sparking discussions about the economic realities of skilled professions.
Why Gen Z is getting fired so fast in the AI job market, says report
A new report says many Gen Z workers are facing job struggles as companies change hiring rules in the AI era. Experts say the issue is linked to changing work values, fewer beginner jobs, and different expectations between young employees and employers. As AI grows, Gen Z may need to rethink career choices and workplace habits to succeed.
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No degree, big paychecks: The 10 highest-paying blue-collar jobs in America right now
Gen Z workers are increasingly opting for blue-collar professions, drawn by strong pay and job stability as an alternative to expensive college degrees. Skilled trades and technical roles offer lucrative careers, with many high-paying jobs requiring only a high school diploma and vocational training.
No college degree needed: Top careers that pay six figures in 2026
High-paying jobs exceeding six figures are attainable without a traditional college degree, according to a new report. These 'new-collar' roles emphasize experience and alternative training like certifications. Fields such as marketing, HR, sales management, and information security offer lucrative careers, often bypassing the need for a four-year diploma with practical skills and proven track records.
AI is coming for these jobs next, but experts say others are surprisingly safe - is yours's protected
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the job market. Some jobs requiring empathy, judgment, and physical skills are safe. Roles involving repetitive tasks face automation risks. Healthcare, law, and skilled trades remain secure. However, transcription and scheduling jobs are vulnerable. The future workforce will see humans partnering with AI. Companies must strategically invest in their workforce.
Under pressure from Trump, Apple and Samsung should heed this ex-CEO before making phones in the US
Motorola's attempt to manufacture Moto X phones in the US failed due to low sales, high production costs, and difficulty in finding skilled workers. Despite customization options and assembly in Texas, major components still came from Asia. Experts warn that replicating this in the US is challenging for companies like Apple and Samsung due to labor shortages and higher expenses.
Steve Bannon says Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have officially surrendered to Donald Trump
The former chief strategist to US President Donald Trump named Steve Bannon in a pretty latest development criticized famous personalities like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and asserted that they have officially surrendered to Donald Trump.
Indians proactive in adapting to technological advancements; 70% seeking to upskill: GLMC Survey
As per the Survey carried out by Global Labour Market Conference on 14,000 participants in 14 countries, 55% of India’s respondents felt the need to upskill over the next five years compared to 51% in the US, 49% in Australia and 44% in the UK where fewer workers reported urgency to reskill due to technological change.
India poised to fill global demand-supply gap of skilled workers
India to meet global skilled workers demand, expecting 28-30% growth in Indian workers' global mobility. High demand in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, GCC, and Eastern Europe for IT professionals.
Biden signs executive order on AI, plans include easier visas for STEM students and skilled workers
As part of its AI agenda, the Biden administration aims to leverage the knowledge and skills of both highly skilled immigrants and nonimmigrants specializing in critical areas, enabling them to remain, study, and work in the United States.
US set to modernise H-1B visa registration after detecting fraud and abuse in computerised lottery system
The USCIS has initiated extensive fraud investigations and revoked petitions to ensure integrity of the application process. The H-1B programme is crucial to the US economy and immigration system. The USCIS is also proposing to increase law enforcement referrals for criminal prosecution and make other improvements to reduce misuse and fraud in the system.
US court dismisses court challenging work authorisation of H-1B spouses
The H-4 visa is issued to spouses of H-1B visa holders that allows them to apply for employment authorisation (EAD) to legally work in the US. It is estimated that about 90% of the over 90,000 H-4EAD holders are Indian women.
H-1B visa-holders' spouses can work in US, says judge
The ability of H-1B holders’ spouses to also get jobs in the US has been a major attraction for highly skilled foreign workers, the tech companies have argued. Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Google, Microsoft Corp. were among the companies who urged the judge to let the rule stand.
How foreign countries are attracting Indian students with lucrative offers and opportunities
Countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and many others have concerted efforts to welcome students back on campuses. Easing in visa and immigration policies, new scholarships, work permits, and permanent residencies are some of the sweeteners that they have added to the appeal of studying abroad for the Indian student community.
Human capital growth through social impact investment
Human Capital is a measure of education, capacity, skill, and attributes of a worker and has the potential to influence the productivity capacity of a worker. The skills provide for a knowledgeable workforce that provides for economic value and more productivity. Thus, the quality of work could be increased by investing in workers and their skills.
Google leads U.S. business push to preserve work permits for H-1B spouses
The organizations contend undoing employment authorization for spouses would cause financial havoc for families, because most made life choices such as having children or buying homes based on the expectation of two incomes.
Apple to Amazon line up against Trump’s immigrant visa ban
Trump issued a proclamation on June 22 that suspends a host of non-immigrant visa programs, including H-1B visas for high-skill specialty occupations, H-2B visas for nonagricultural workers, and L-1 visas for intra-company transfers.
US court refuses to strike down work permits for spouses of H1B visa workers
The judges found that the rule will cause more H–1B visa holders to remain in the US than otherwise would.
US court to hear lawsuit against H-4 visa authorisation to spouses of H1B visa holders
The Barack Obama administration in 2015 allowed H4 visa-holders - mainly spouses of the H-1B visa-holders - to be gainfully employed in the US.
Tech group says U.S. unlikely to back off on H-1B spouses rule
The Department of Homeland Security has delayed the proposal to remove work eligibility of H-1B spouses, citing need to perform new economic analysis.
Trump not against immigration of skilled workers: Mahindra US CEO
Mahindra, which has been in the US for just two decades, has now emerged as number three top selling tractor company in the country.
Too early to predict impact of Donald Trump's policies for Indian IT workers: Rajiv Pratap Rudy
"I don't find it suitable to comment on this issue now because Trump has just taken over as the US president."
Startups roll up sleeves to train the unskilled
A number of startups, through their training programmes and workshops, are adding value to the unskilled workforce, helping them enhance the quality of their work and earn higher remuneration.
US to increase quota of unskilled foreign workers by over 400 per cent
US has decided to increase by over 400% the quota for H-2B visas meant for unskilled foreign workers, but will not affect Indians who don't opt for them.
US engineers ask Senate to reject expansion of H1B visas
A professional US body of engineers has asked the Senators to reject any move to increase the number of H-1B visas, popular among Indian professionals.
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