Pulivarthi Group (PG)

𝙒𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚… 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜. More than 70% of job seekers report receiving no feedback after an interview. Not a thank you. Not a reason. Just silence. Yes, it’s okay to reject someone — you can’t hire everyone. But the lack of feedback is what hurts most. It stalls growth and makes job hunting feel like a dead-end loop. If you’re a hiring manager, recruiter, or part of the interview panel, remember: Rejection with clarity builds reputation. Rejection with silence builds resentment. ⸻ #CandidateExperience #HiringTips #InterviewFeedback #Recruitment #CareerDevelopment

March Layoffs Surge to 275,000 — Third-Highest Ever. DOGE Actions to Blame? The job market just sent a warning signal. In March 2025, U.S. employers announced 275,240 job cuts, marking the highest monthly figure since May 2020. The biggest driver? A sweeping reduction by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), responsible for over 216,000 federal job cuts alone. Here’s a quick breakdown: • Federal Government: 216,215 cuts (DOGE-driven) • Technology: 15,055 cuts (restructuring continues) • Retail: 11,709 cuts (store closures & cost reductions) • Nonprofits & Healthcare: Declines driven by reduced federal funding This comes at a time when the U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs, showing just how uneven the market really is. While private companies continue hiring in some sectors, federal restructuring is creating a ripple effect—impacting tech, retail, and support services across the country. As recruiters and staffing professionals, we need to keep a close eye on these shifts. Many high-quality professionals are entering the talent pool not because of performance issues—but due to political and budgetary decisions. Now’s the time to rethink hiring strategy: • Reassess talent pipelines • Proactively engage laid-off federal professionals • Prepare for increased application volume in impacted sectors #JobCuts #HiringTrends #DOGE #RecruitingNews #TalentStrategy #MarchJobsReport

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬… Week’s end: 28 meetings. Back-to-back. No breathing room. Barely time to think. As a new manager, I expected to juggle a few meetings. But I didn’t expect to feel like a zombie with a headset by Friday. Between 1:1s with my team, syncs with collaborators, project check-ins, and manager-led meetings—I’m learning that being “booked” doesn’t always mean being “productive.” Here are some small things I’m testing: • Blocking “no meeting” focus time • Defaulting to 25/50 minute slots • Turning some syncs into async • Batching similar topics back-to-back But I’m curious about YOU Let’s share our survival strategies—because burnout shouldn’t be a badge of honor. #Meetings #NewManager #Leadership #TimeManagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #RemoteWork #ManagerTips

Why Domestic Manufacturing Is So Expensive—And Why We Still Need It We all want to support American-made products. But when you’re trying to reshore operations and realize the costs are 4x higher, it’s hard to justify the switch—especially when customers still demand competitive pricing. So what’s really driving the cost difference? Here’s a quick breakdown: • Labor costs: U.S. wages, benefits, and labor protections make it hard to compete with overseas pricing. • Regulations: Safety, environmental, and labor laws increase operational overhead. • Economies of scale: Overseas manufacturers benefit from volume that U.S. shops often can’t match. • Supply chain maturity: Years of outsourcing have built efficient systems overseas—rebuilding locally takes time. Still, the case for domestic manufacturing isn’t just economic. It’s strategic. The long-term benefits: • Faster lead times • More resilient supply chains • Better quality control • Reduced geopolitical risk ⸻ Tagline: Reshoring isn’t just about cost—it’s about control, resilience, and the future of skilled labor. #Manufacturing #Reshoring #MadeInUSA #Recruiting #WorkforceDevelopment

𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐛? Lately, it feels like interviews are testing for skills way beyond what the role actually needs. Interview: “Design a scalable data architecture for 10 million users.” Reality: “Update spreadsheets and monitor dashboards.” It’s like prepping for a NASA launch when the day-to-day is checking weather reports. This disconnect doesn’t just overwhelm candidates—it filters out great talent who are more than capable of doing the actual work. ⸻ #InterviewExperience #Hiring #RecruitmentReality #JobSearch #TechHiring

𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐙, 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥? Let’s talk about something I’ve seen popping up lately—Gen Z streaming shows during work hours while working remotely. Some say it’s disrespectful. Others argue it’s no different from millennial water cooler talk or long coffee breaks in the office. But here’s the twist: productivity hasn’t necessarily dropped. Many Gen Zers are hitting targets, completing deliverables, and staying connected. If a background episode of The Office helps them focus, should we really care? Or are we holding remote workers to an outdated “butts-in-seats” standard of productivity? Let’s reframe the conversation: • Is the future of work about output, not online presence? • Should leaders evolve how we measure performance? • And can a generation raised on multitasking thrive in ways that look different from what we’re used to? ⸻ Let’s hear it: Is this a productivity red flag or a culture shift we need to accept? #FutureOfWork #RemoteWork #GenZ #Productivity #WorkplaceCulture

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬. You go from the high of sending out an offer to the low of telling an amazing final-round candidate, “We went with someone else.” And the silver medalists? They’re the hardest. They gave it their all, aced interviews, and came this close. But we had to make a call—and we chose someone else who aligned just a bit more. No matter how empathetic I try to be, it always feels like I’m leaving someone disappointed, discouraged, and questioning themselves. To all candidates: This is the worst part of our job. Truly. To my fellow recruiters: How do you handle these conversations? Do you have a go-to line that shows grace and honesty? Let’s help each other improve our rejection messages—because candidates deserve better. ⸻ #Recruiting #TalentAcquisition #CandidateExperience #Hiring #JobSearch #RecruiterLife #HumanSideOfHR #FeedbackMatters

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 — 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, and it got me thinking… We take sick days for colds, headaches, and fevers — but what about when we’re mentally exhausted? It’s easy to think, “I’ll just push through.” But the truth is: your brain needs rest just like your body does. Stress. Burnout. Emotional fatigue. They’re invisible, but very real. If you’re struggling to concentrate, emotionally drained, or just not okay — take the day. Rest. Reset. Come back stronger. You don’t owe anyone a detailed explanation. You owe it to yourself to take care of your mind. ⸻ Let’s normalize this. #MentalHealth #BurnoutRecovery #WorkLifeBalance #TakeABreak #EmployeeWellbeing #SelfCare #HealthyWorkplace #Leadership

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 I’m back in school learning a new trade in a 10-month accelerated program. It’s tough. 10-hour weekly classes, theory, hands-on training. It takes work. But here’s what’s frustrating: Younger Gen Z students are crushing online modules with perfect scores. But in class? They’re lost. On their phones. Can’t explain the basics. They brag about grades AI earned for them… not skills they actually have. And that’s the problem. You’re not cheating school. You’re cheating your future. These programs teach you how to earn a living. Cutting corners today means mistakes on real jobs tomorrow. In the trades, skill gaps show up fast — and they’re costly. ⸻ Takeaway: AI isn’t your enemy — but relying on it blindly might be. Learn the trade. Own the skill. #TradesEducation #AIinLearning #SkillDevelopment #GenZWorkforce #CareerAdvice #VocationalTraining #RealWorldSkills #LifelongLearning #EthicsInEducation #HandsOnLearning

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted mid-presentation by a protestor condemning the company’s role in building AI tools used in military operations in Gaza. This moment, however uncomfortable, surfaces a question recruiters and staffing leaders need to take seriously: Are we prepared when talent pushes back? Many AI, cloud, and cybersecurity professionals today are asking: • Who is funding the project? • Where is the tech being deployed? • Am I okay being associated with this? As a staffing partner, especially in sectors like AI, defense, or public tech, this means: • Vetting not just skills, but value alignment. • Being transparent about project context. • Expecting hard questions—not just about salary, but about impact. Because in 2025, talent cares about more than just compensation. #AIRecruiting #Microsoft #TechEthics #TalentAlignment #StaffingInsights