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May 24, 2025 05:10 PM IST A Walmart employee in Bengaluru claimed mass layoffs at her office. She said it has made her workplace environment tense and clouded by fear. A Walmart employee in Bengaluru has alleged that the retail giant is calling workers to the office only to conduct face-to-face firing meetings. In a viral LinkedIn post, the employee described the atmosphere at the office as tense and fear-driven. She claimed that those who were not part of the layoffs feel more anxious than relieved. A Bengaluru Walmart employee's post claiming mass firings at her office has gone viral on LinkedIn. (AFP, Unsplash) “There is a Walmart f2f firing drive (yes I said FIRING not HIRING ) going on, Walmart is calling people in office , to tell them that they are fired. Whom to blame here : 1. The AI ? 2. The poor management? 3. or the Employees ?” the woman questioned. HT.com has not yet independently verified the information. Also Read: Woman laid off by Microsoft in ‘last-minute meeting’ by super boss: ‘Once an unfamiliar face joined the call…’ “The one who is fired will still figure out the options, but the one who stay, will

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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has reignited debate around work-life balance by questioning its place in the world of startups. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Hoffman argued that founders who proudly claim to have achieved balance between work and life may not be fully serious about building successful companies. While the corporate world increasingly promotes work-life harmony as a means to boost productivity and well-being, Hoffman remains a vocal sceptic, suggesting that true entrepreneurial commitment often requires sacrifice and relentless focus. If a founder brags about having “a balanced life,” I assume they’re not serious about winning. — Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) May 22, 2025 A month prior to his recent post, Reid Hoffman expanded on his views about work-life balance during a guest lecture at Stanford University titled “How to be a Great Founder.” He argued that true startup success demands total commitment, stating bluntly, “I actually think founders have no balance.” According to Hoffman, any founder claiming to maintain a balanced life isn't fully dedicated to their venture. In his view, only the most successful founders are those who go “all in,” devoting themselves entirely to their startup without compromise. ALSO SEE: ‘Welcome to a New Era

Also: Harvard-White House situation signals need for comms to stay alert; brands must work to counter Wall Street’s ‘Sell America’ moment. Tinder CEO Faye Iosotaluno announced on LinkedIn that she will step down in July after nearly eight years at Match Group, including less than two as CEO. In a candid post, she shared reflections on building an exceptional team, praised her colleagues, and revealed that her next chapter — a “deeply personal” one — will focus on supporting the next generation of women leaders. About an hour later, Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff responded directly to her post – publicly thanking Iosotaluno and revealing that he would take over leadership of Tinder. “I’m grateful for the time we’ve spent together over the past few months preparing for this news to ensure a smooth transition,” he wrote. “As I step in to lead the team, I’m energized by the momentum you’ve helped create.” There was no formal press release. The transition played out entirely on LinkedIn – an intentional, coordinated approach that felt thoughtful but not overproduced. Outlets like the Wall Street Journal and TechCrunch reported the story by pulling directly from the posts, showing how social platforms can serve as

Kesha is so in right now in a way she has never been before. The pop icon known for a slew of hits in the early 2010s like “Tik Tok” (released well before the app) and the recent “Boy Crazy” is in renaissance mode. Kesha is days away from a global tour, with the first US leg since her acrimonious split with her former label and a drawn out legal battle with a producer who she accused of physical and sexual abuse and discrimination. After launching her own label in September 2024, Kesha is ready to get back into the creative fray—and to challenge practices endemic to the music business that take power away from artists. That plan includes a new social app, or at least the vision for one, which she calls Smash. Kesha announced the service on Instagram today. Kesha’s goal is to make a dedicated space online for people in the music industry to collaborate and connect. “I think we realize what systems are fucking broken and we smash them,” Kesha says. That kind of confidence has long infused the artist’s work, but it stands out in a different way now. Since going independent, Kesha has gotten

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Janney Hujic, a Singapore-based professional, shared a detailed account of what she believed was a meaningful conversation with the Indian-origin CEO. Janney Hujic mistook a random stranger for Indian-origin CEO Piyush Gupta (L). A picture of Piyush Gupta (R) from LinkedIn New Delhi, UPDATED: May 21, 2025 18:42 IST A Singapore-based woman was over the moon after her “chance encounter” with former DBS Bank CEO Piyush Gupta in Bali, but the plot twist came when the real Piyush Gupta responded to her viral post to say it wasn’t him. Janney Hujic, a Singapore-based professional, shared a detailed account of what she believed was a meaningful conversation with the Indian-origin CEO. In her LinkedIn post, Hujic said she met him in a quiet cafe: “I glanced across the room and thought, That looks an awful lot like Piyush. Curious, I walked over - and sure enough, it was him. Piyush Gupta, the former CEO of DBS Bank. Casual. Composed. Entirely unassuming. What struck me wasn’t just the legendary career - transforming DBS into a global digital banking leader - but the humility and presence with which he carried himself. No entourage. No airs. Just quiet conviction.” With ‘Gupta’, Hujic also discussed

A student guide from the UMass Dartmouth Career Center Spot the red flags Scammers target job seekers, especially students, by impersonating employers and offering "too good to be true" opportunities. Here’s what to look for: Common warning signs Unrealistic pay: Very high salary for minimal effort or qualifications. No application needed: You’re offered a job you never applied for. Vague or generic job descriptions: Lack of detail or clarity. Requests for payment: For equipment, background checks, or training. Early ask for personal info: SSN, bank info, passport, etc. Unprofessional communication: Bad grammar, odd email domains (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo). Text-only interviews: Interviews via messaging apps like WhatsApp or Zoom Chat. Mismatch in contact info: Recruiter email doesn't match company website domain. Pressure to act fast: "You must respond today!" is a red flag. Common scam types Fake check/money mule: They send you a check (often oversized), ask you to deposit it, keep some, and wire the rest back or to a "vendor" for "supplies". The check bounces later, leaving you responsible for the lost funds. Remote data entry/task scams: Offering simple online tasks with high pay, often requiring you to buy software or training first. The work might be fake, or

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An article from A report by FDD says an elaborate online recruiting effort is using LinkedIn and fake online companies to gather sensitive intelligence. Published May 20, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping (Fort Cebter) attends the fifth plenary meeting of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 15, 2013, in Beijing, China. A report by FDD warns of an elaborate online campaign backed by China to recruit laid-off federal workers using front companies and LinkedIn listings. Lintao Zhang via Getty Images A Chinese government-backed intelligence operation is actively using fake employment sites and social media to recruit laid-off federal workers, according to a report released Monday by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies .  Researchers warn that the operation is using front companies, LinkedIn and other tools as part of a broad online campaign to gather intelligence on the U.S., including sensitive information related to U.S. national security and corporate interests.  “Historically, China’s efforts to recruit current and former government employees typically focus on people with access to sensitive information,” Max Lesser, senior analyst on emerging threats at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, told Cybersecurity Dive via email. “Even a government employee’s