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ChatGPT’s Blue-Collar Revolution: Modernizing an 86-Year-Old Steel Yard

Startuphub.ai · 20d ago

ChatGPT’s Blue-Collar Revolution: Modernizing an 86-Year-Old Steel Yard

An 86-year-old steel yard in Nevada, Reno Salvage, is effectively using AI through OpenAI's ChatGPT to modernize its operations, enhancing efficiency and workforce development. Managed by Richard Lane, ChatGPT assists in streamlining administrative tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and improving customer service. This AI application facilitates real-time solutions, democratizes expert knowledge, and supports mentorship, demonstrating AI's transformative potential beyond tech industries to empower traditional businesses and bridge the gap between legacy processes and modern demands.

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Low pay, poor work culture: Why women in blue-collar jobs are struggling

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Livemint · 5m ago

Low pay, poor work culture: Why women in blue-collar jobs are struggling

Despite their growing numbers, women in blue-collar and grey-collar jobs in India face significant challenges. These include low pay, long commutes, and rigid work cultures, leading to low job satisfaction and high attrition rates. According to a report by the Udaiti Foundation and Quess Corp Ltd, 52% of women in these roles plan to leave their positions within a year. Approximately 3.9 million women form an essential part of this workforce across various sectors.

Agra-born man Arvi Bahal, who visited every country on Earth, blasts off to space in Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin flight NS-34

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Economic Times · 4m ago

Agra-born man Arvi Bahal, who visited every country on Earth, blasts off to space in Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin flight NS-34

Arvinder Singh Bahal, an 80-year-old adventurer, traveled to every country on Earth and recently ventured into space aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin NS-34 mission. Born in Agra, India, Bahal is a real estate investor and a naturalized U.S. citizen. An experienced traveler and adventurer, he has also visited the North and South Poles and skydived over Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza.

Half of entry-level women in blue-grey jobs plan to quit within a year

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Economic Times · 5m ago

Half of entry-level women in blue-grey jobs plan to quit within a year

More than half of India's female blue-grey collar workers with under a year of experience plan to leave their jobs within the next 12 months, primarily due to challenges such as poor pay, safety concerns, and limited growth opportunities. A report by Udaiti Foundation and Quess Corp highlights the need for better pay, safer work environments, improved infrastructure, clear career paths, and inclusive workplace cultures to retain and empower women in these roles.

Millennials, Gen Z form 65% of blue-collar job applications: report

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YourStory · 4m ago

Millennials, Gen Z form 65% of blue-collar job applications: report

Millennials and Gen Z account for 65% of blue-collar job applications, with a significant increase among 20-23-year-olds, according to a WorkIndia report. This age group, largely comprising recent graduates, shows a strong intent to enter the workforce. There's also notable growth in job applications from candidates with lower formal education, and from tier-IV cities. The report highlights diverging gender dynamics and a growing willingness among applicants to travel for jobs.

Quess launches blue-collar recruitment hub Jobspot

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Livemint · 1y ago

Quess launches blue-collar recruitment hub Jobspot

Indian business services provider, Quess Corp, has launched Jobspot, a recruitment hub aimed at meeting the growing demand for blue-collar workers in the industrial sector. The hubs, which provide immediate job offers and spot interviews, have already opened in Narasapura and Hosur, and Quess plans to establish 15 more throughout the year. The manufacturing industry, which accounts for 20% of India's workforce, is expected to expand its contribution to GDP from 16-17% to 25% by 2025.

20-yr-old from AP launches platform for construction procurement

Inshorts · 9m ago

20-yr-old from AP launches platform for construction procurement

Pradeep Devarakonda, a twenty-year-old hailing from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, has founded Krupa Corp. It is a construction solution startup that aims to streamline the procurement of construction materials for builders and infrastructure companies. Currently only offering steel, Pradeep has plans to scale to more construction materials soon.

Hyperlocal startup Lokal forays into new verticals to support hiring and farming in Tier 2, 3 cities

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Economic Times · 1m ago

Hyperlocal startup Lokal forays into new verticals to support hiring and farming in Tier 2, 3 cities

Lokal, a vernacular digital platform, launched two new apps—Sahi Jobs, a job marketplace for blue and grey collar workers, and AgriLokal, an agritech platform connecting farmers with agronomists. Sahi Jobs tackles hiring scams via verified recruitment, while AgriLokal offers farmers expert advice in their language. Both apps aim to empower Indian internet users with reliable solutions and are available on Google Play Store, reflecting Lokal’s vision of fostering genuine opportunities across the Indian workforce and agriculture.

Apple's India expansion to create 6,00,000 jobs by fiscal year-end: Report

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Livemint · 1y ago

Apple's India expansion to create 6,00,000 jobs by fiscal year-end: Report

Apple is expected to create about 600,000 jobs in India by the end of the fiscal year, aimed at reducing its reliance on China for manufacturing. The company's employee count in India is projected to reach 200,000 by March 2023, with women accounting for around 70%. Apple's primary iPhone manufacturers in India have already provided 80,872 direct jobs, and additional suppliers have contributed another 84,000 jobs. Apple has become a significant creator of blue-collar employment in India, with a focus on bringing more women and new entrants into the workforce.

WorkIndia raises Rs 97 Cr in Series B led by Aavishkaar Capital

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Entrackr · 11d ago

WorkIndia raises Rs 97 Cr in Series B led by Aavishkaar Capital

WorkIndia raises Rs 97 Cr in Series B led by Aavishkaar Capital Blue and grey-collar job portal WorkIndia has raised Rs 97 crore (about $10.8 million) in a Series B funding round led by Aavishkaar Capital. Existing investor BEENEXT Capital participated with a Rs 22 crore contribution, while Aavishkaar Capital invested Rs 75 crore in the round. This is the first funding for the company in nearly 3 years since it raised $12 million in January 2023, led by SBI Holdings, Nintendo founding family and others. The proceeds will be used to strengthen WorkIndia’s technology platform, improve its employer-candidate matching systems, and expand operations into high-demand regions. The company said it also plans to invest in product innovation to support both job seekers and businesses seeking workforce solutions. Co-founded by Kunal Patil, Nilesh Dungarwal, and Moiz Arsiwala, WorkIndia is a job platform focused on blue- and grey-collar workers, offering opportunities across 50 categories including tele-calling, field sales, delivery roles, and more. According to startup data platform TheKredible, WorkIndia has raised around $30 million to date from investors such as BEENEXT, Xiaomi, SBI Holdings, Insitor, and others. BEENEXT is the largest external shareholder, holding an 11.31% stake before this round, followed by Xiaomi at 7.3%. The co-founders collectively hold a 32.1% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, WorkIndia posted a 25% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to Rs 78.7 crore, while narrowing its losses by 25% to Rs 23.06 crore.

JSW Steel and Japan's JFE form JV to produce grain-oriented electrical steel in India

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

JSW Steel and Japan's JFE form JV to produce grain-oriented electrical steel in India

JSW Steel has partnered with JFE Steel Corporation to establish JSW JFE Electrical Steel, a joint venture focused on producing grain-oriented electrical steel in India. The manufacturing base will be in Karnataka's Bellary, with an investment of Rs 5,500 crore. The production is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2027, with plans for further capacity expansion. Grain-oriented electrical steel is vital for energy-efficient transformers and the global market for this type of steel is projected to grow to $18.81 billion by 2030.

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