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Doomjobbing: Why pros apply without changing jobs

by Catalina Sepulveda

Tech-savvy job applicant looking at smartphone. Professionals across industries are sending out dozens of applications without a genuine intent to change jobs. This behavior, often called doomjobbing, lets workers feel a sense of control while they wait for layoffs or peer progression to catch up. The process satisfies a compulsion to act, even when the role offers no real benefit. The mechanics of the cycle Technology has lowered the barrier…

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Earlier in his career, he deployed SAP SuccessFactors at Ericsson India and oversaw recruitment and performance management at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. Nitesh Madan has been named chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Siddharth Grease & Lubes, where he will direct the company’s workforce strategy and HR modernization. His responsibilities include enhancing organizational effectiveness, developing leadership pipelines, and supporting a results-oriented culture while embedding digital tools into HR workflows.…

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Nandini Matiyani leads HR at Strides

by Millaray Vargas

A diverse team of professionals discussing projects in a plant-filled office setting. Photo: Antoni Shkraba/Pexels Nandini Matiyani, group chief human resources officer at Strides, did not initially plan a career in HR. She started in sales, progressing steadily until the birth of her first child prompted a career reassessment. She moved into a non-sales role as her organization began a Six Sigma quality initiative. Matiyani earned her Six Sigma Black…

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Skills that boost career influence

Develop skills that boost career influence and earn credibility over time with...

Catalina Sepulveda • Nov 14, 2026 • Salary Insights

Skills that boost career influence

B usiness professionals in a meeting with laptops and notebooks, discussing strategy. Photo: Vitaly Gariev/Pexels Not all key career moments unfold in formal meetings or arrive with a formal promotion. Some begin with a question posed when others stay...

silent, a compelling narrative shared at the right moment, or an unassigned task someone quietly takes ownership of. These strengths often go unnoticed in job descriptions, yet over time they determine who gains influence, earns credibility, and stands prepared when...

HR Must Tailor Practices to People and Culture for Success

HR must tailor practices to people and culture for success, avoiding the...

Millaray Vargas • Nov 11, 2026 • Resume Rewrites

HR Must Tailor Practices to People and Culture for Success

& quot;HR professional discussing organizational philosophy". HR professionals often borrow frameworks and practices from other organizations. But simply copying a successful system doesn't guarantee the same results. Rajendra Mehta, a veteran in people leadership, says HR needs to understand...

the philosophy behind these practices. It's not just about technical knowledge, but grasping human behavior and organizational context. Beyond Logic: Understanding People Mehta argues that relying solely on logic can be a pitfall. HR needs to consider the why behind...

Welspun Corp’s HR chief Rakesh Mehta resigns

Rakesh Mehta, HR chief at Welspun Corp, resigns after over a decade...

Emilia Reyes • Nov 7, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Welspun Corp’s HR chief Rakesh Mehta resigns

O ver his career, Mehta has held leadership positions across manufacturing, automotive, refining, and energy sectors. Photo: Isabelavoliveira/Pixabay Rakesh Mehta, a seasoned human resources executive with more than three decades of experience, has resigned as president and chief human...

resource officer of Welspun Corp. The departure, effective November 2, 2026, was attributed to personal reasons. Before joining Welspun Corp in October 2025, Mehta had held the position of group chief human resources officer at Uno Minda and senior HR...

Squarespace cuts nearly 300 jobs worldwide

Squarespace cuts nearly 300 jobs worldwide as it restructures operations and redefines...

Emilia Reyes • Nov 4, 2026 • Career Pivots

Squarespace cuts nearly 300 jobs worldwide

T eam collaboration in a modern office setting with computers and diverse employees working together. Photo: fauxels/Pexels Website-building platform Squarespace is reducing its global workforce by approximately 19 per cent, eliminating around 300 positions as it restructures its operations...

and redefines how teams work. According to the company, the majority of job cuts will impact product and engineering roles. The company confirmed the workforce reduction, describing it as part of an effort to simplify its organisational structure, streamline priorities...