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Apple iPhone maker Foxconn’s recruiters nix bar on married women after outrage | Company Business News

LivemintLivemint · 8m ago
Apple iPhone maker Foxconn’s recruiters nix bar on married women after outrage | Company Business News
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Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has changed its hiring criteria in India by removing conditions related to marital status in job advertisements. This comes after media scrutiny and government investigations into discriminatory practices at the company's iPhone plant in Chennai. The revised ads remove previous criteria that excluded married women from assembly-line positions. Recruitment agents have been instructed to use standardized ads without mentioning Foxconn's name. The changes follow an investigation that found some ads violated anti-discrimination policies by excluding married women. The Indian government launched investigations into Foxconn's hiring practices, though the findings have not been disclosed.

Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired

WiredWired · 1y ago
Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired
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Ageism continues to plague the tech industry, making it difficult for older workers to find new job opportunities. Despite the overall health of the US economy, tech companies have been laying off employees in large numbers. The issue of age discrimination in hiring has been highlighted in cases such as RelevantDB and IBM. Older workers often face bias due to stereotypes and perceptions about their ability to fit into a company's culture. These challenges, compounded by the increasingly competitive job market, have pushed older tech workers to adapt their job search strategies by building personal brands, networking, and emphasizing their contributions beyond their resumes. The ageism issue persists as tech workers with extensive experience struggle to find full-time employment and navigate automated hiring processes. Human connections and personal relationships can still play a crucial role in securing job opportunities. Despite the difficulties, older workers are finding ways to stay engaged and showcase their skills through side projects and initiatives. The solution to ageism in tech remains elusive, but job seekers are encouraged to be their authentic selves and continue persevering in their search for meaningful employment.

Vahan.ai secures strategic investment from Temasek’s LemmaTree, acquires L.earn

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d ago
Vahan.ai secures strategic investment from Temasek’s LemmaTree, acquires L.earn
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Vahan.ai, a recruitment platform for blue-collar workers, has announced a strategic investment from LemmaTree, an investment firm founded by Temasek. Alongside this transaction, Vahan.ai has also acquired L.earn, the digital learning and upskilling tech platform of GoodWorker, which was backed by LemmaTree. The proceeds will primarily be used to enhance Vahan.ai’s proprietary tech stack, including the development of advanced AI capabilities tailored for large-scale, multilingual recruitment. Based in Bengaluru, the company says that acquiring L.earn adds a powerful skilling layer to its offering. L.earn provides mobile-first, vernacular content tailored for gig and frontline workers in sectors like logistics, manufacturing, and retail. By embedding modular skilling journeys directly into the job-seeking process, Vahan.ai will empower workers to improve employability, access better-paying roles, and build long-term careers. According to market research, India’s blue-collar workforce is set to drive 70% of the country’s new employment growth by 2030. This segment is also experiencing wage increases, with blue-collar jobs growing at a rate of 5.7% annually. Vahan has placed over 1 million workers across more than 920 cities and currently facilitates approximately 40,000 job placements per month for employers such as Zepto, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zomato. The platform plans to expand support to eight additional Indian languages, enabling deeper access for job seekers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. Vahan.ai also aims to enter new high-growth sectors while accelerating its footprint across India and select international markets such as Southeast Asia and the MENA region. Vahan bridges gaps in digital literacy, language barriers, and infrastructure. At its core is a voice-based AI recruiter powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o, capable of conducting human-like conversations with job seekers in English and Hindi over a simple phone call. This AI layer streamlines the hiring journey—from job discovery and application to interview scheduling—overcoming traditional barriers like digital literacy, language, and infrastructure. To date, Vahan has raised $23.7 million from Khosla Ventures and others.

AstroSure.ai raises $6 Mn in seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
AstroSure.ai raises $6 Mn in seed round
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Astro-tech startup AstroSure.ai has secured $6 million in a seed funding round led by Pradeep Dadha and a clutch of other investors. The fresh funds will be used to enhance the app with new features, improve its existing ones, increase its reach to more potential users, and hire more talented individuals to help build and expand the business, AstroSure said in a press release. Launched this month by Vanya Mishra and Hatim Kantawalla, AstroSure.ai combines the knowledge of Vedic astrologers and the skills of technology experts to create a product designed for mental well-being. The platform ensures that every prediction aligns with Vedic principles, while its AI algorithms make it easy for users to explore astrological advice at their fingertips. It is available on iOS and Android, with an aspiration to make astrology accessible and impactful for the digital age. AstroSure offers real-time, personalized astrology-based insights and tools to help users make better decisions in their daily lives. From insight about important milestones such as marriage, investments, or starting a new business or job, accurate guidance is provided by Agastyaa, the app’s virtual assistant. The startup aims to address key gaps in the current market, including a lack of transparency, inconsistent advice, and exploitative practices. The platform states that its beta phase has attracted over 1,50,000 users. According to market research, the Indian online astrology market is expected to grow significantly, reaching $1 billion by FY-2030, with India accounting for approximately 25% of the global astrotech market valued at $4 billion. AstroSure provides a freemium model, with no hidden costs or sneaky recharge demands, allowing users to explore all features of the app for free. It is available 24/7 for emotional clarity and spiritual guidance, with no wait times, and ensures guidance that is free from human error or bias, offering a safe space for all users. It will compete with other notable players in this space such as Astrotalk, Astrosage, Insta Astro, et al.

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