India’s labor market is showing a shift as blue-collar roles—especially delivery and driver jobs—see faster salary growth than some entry-level white-collar positions. Manufacturing pay also rises, while metro jobs generally offer higher pay than smaller cities. The IT sector remains a baseline leader, yet the gender pay gap continues to persist despite the overall increases.
New research from Anthropic uses “observed exposure” to measure how AI actually affects specific occupations. It finds no broad increase in overall unemployment, but signals an early warning: hiring has slowed for young workers in the most AI-exposed professions. The study blends AI capability data with real-world usage patterns to spot labor market shifts early.
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Georgia will roll out a mandatory work permit system for most foreign workers from March 1, 2026, replacing the current informal approach. Employers will need to advertise vacancies before seeking permits. Foreign workers already in the country will have until January 1, 2027, to comply. The government says the change will improve labor oversight and reduce illegal employment, with penalties for violations.
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