:root{
    --ink:#0B1526;
    --ink-soft:#374357;
    --bg:#F5F8FD;
    --surface:#ffffff;
    --line:#DFE6F3;
    --navy:#13294D;
    --navy-deep:#060C1E;
    --coral:#2F6FED;
    --coral-deep:#1B4FC4;
    --green:#0FB8C9;
    --amber:#5B8DEF;
    --radius-s:3px;
    --radius-m:4px;
    --max:1180px;
    --font-display:'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
    --font-body:'IBM Plex Sans', sans-serif;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--bg);
    line-height:1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .32s ease;
  }
  body.page-ready{opacity:1;}
  body.page-leaving{opacity:0;transition-duration:.2s;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    body{opacity:1 !important;transition:none !important;}
  }
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);margin:0;color:var(--navy-deep);letter-spacing:0.002em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.05;}
  p{margin:0;}
  button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--coral);outline-offset:2px;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:0.001ms !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- Scroll progress ---------- */
  #scrollbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--green));width:0%;z-index:200;transition:width .1s linear;}

  /* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.02s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.09s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.23s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.30s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.37s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.44s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.51s;}

  /* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
    padding:13px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);font-weight:600;font-size:0.95rem;
    transition:transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:40%;height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
    transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .6s ease;pointer-events:none;
  }
  .btn:hover::before{left:120%;}
  .btn:active{transform:translateY(1px) scale(.98);}
  .btn-coral{background:var(--coral);color:#fff;}
  .btn-coral:hover{background:var(--coral-deep);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(47,111,237,0.45);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
  .btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(6,12,30,0.5);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--navy);border:1.5px solid var(--navy);}
  .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-outline-light{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);}
  .btn-outline-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-ghost{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;padding:10px 6px;}
  .btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--coral);}
  .btn-sm{padding:9px 16px;font-size:0.85rem;}

  /* ---------- Header ---------- */
  header{
    position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:box-shadow .25s ease;overflow:hidden;
  }
  header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 10px 26px -20px rgba(6,12,30,0.35);}
  header::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-40% -10%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(320px 140px at 12% 30%, rgba(47,111,237,0.16), transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(280px 140px at 55% 70%, rgba(15,184,201,0.14), transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(320px 160px at 90% 20%, rgba(91,141,239,0.16), transparent 70%);
    background-size:200% 200%;
    animation:headerAurora 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  header::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:2px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--coral), var(--green), var(--coral), transparent);
    background-size:200% 100%;
    animation:headerShimmer 6s linear infinite;
    opacity:.7;
  }
  @keyframes headerAurora{
    0%,100%{background-position:0% 0%, 100% 100%, 50% 0%;}
    50%{background-position:100% 100%, 0% 0%, 0% 100%;}
  }
  @keyframes headerShimmer{
    0%{background-position:0% 0%;}
    100%{background-position:200% 0%;}
  }

  /* main bar: logo + nav grouped left, actions grouped right */
  .nav-row{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:38px;padding:16px 0;
  }
  .logo-block{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:1px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .logo-block .logo-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
  .logo-mark{
    width:28px;height:28px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:2px;background:var(--navy-deep);
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .logo-mark::before,.logo-mark::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:5px;right:5px;height:2.5px;background:var(--coral);}
  .logo-mark::before{top:8px;}
  .logo-mark::after{top:15px;width:55%;background:var(--green);}
  .logo-block .name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy-deep);letter-spacing:0.01em;white-space:nowrap;}
  .logo-tagline{
    font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:0.6rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.11em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--coral-deep);white-space:nowrap;margin-left:38px;
  }
  .logo-tagline span{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;margin:0 3px;}

  nav.main-links{display:none;}
  nav.main-links ul{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;}
  nav.main-links a{font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);position:relative;padding:4px 0;}
  nav.main-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--coral);transition:width .2s ease;}
  nav.main-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  nav.main-links a:hover{color:var(--navy);}
  nav.main-links a.active{color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:700;}
  nav.main-links a.active::after{width:100%;background:var(--navy);}
  .mobile-panel a.active{color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:700;}

  .header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-left:auto;}
  .header-ctas{display:none;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
  .header-ctas .btn{padding:10px 18px;font-size:0.86rem;}
  .icon-actions{display:none;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
  .icon-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:7px;color:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:50%;transition:color .15s ease, background .15s ease;}
  .icon-btn:hover{color:var(--coral-deep);background:var(--bg);}

  .burger{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;padding:8px;}
  .burger span{width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}

  .mobile-panel{
    max-height:0;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
    transition:max-height .35s ease;
  }
  .mobile-panel.open{max-height:460px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 0 18px;}
  .mobile-panel.no-transition{transition:none !important;}
  .mobile-panel a{padding:12px 4px;font-weight:500;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .mobile-panel .mobile-logins{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:12px;}

  /* Mobile sticky CTA bar — keeps the two core actions on screen at all times */
  .mobile-cta-bar{
    position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:55;display:flex;gap:10px;
    padding:10px 14px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));background:rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 -10px 24px -18px rgba(6,12,30,0.35);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar .btn{flex:1;padding:12px 10px;font-size:0.88rem;}
  body{padding-bottom:70px;}

  @media (min-width:900px){
    nav.main-links{display:block;}
    .header-ctas{display:flex;}
    .icon-actions{display:flex;}
    .burger{display:none;}
    .mobile-cta-bar{display:none;}
    body{padding-bottom:0;}
  }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    background:var(--navy-deep);
    position:relative;color:#fff;padding:76px 0 70px;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-bg-layer{
    position:absolute;inset:-10%;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    will-change:transform;transform:scale(1);
  }
  .hero-bg-layer::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.55;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(91,141,239,0.4) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size:22px 22px;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 70%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 70%);
    animation:starDrift 26s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero-stars{position:absolute;inset:0;}
  .hero-stars span{
    position:absolute;width:2px;height:2px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;
    animation:twinkle 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .hero-blob{
    position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.35;
    animation:blobFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .hero-blob.b1{width:340px;height:340px;background:var(--coral);top:-90px;left:-60px;}
  .hero-blob.b2{width:300px;height:300px;background:var(--green);bottom:-100px;right:-40px;animation-delay:-6s;animation-duration:19s;}
  .hero-blob.b3{width:220px;height:220px;background:var(--amber);top:35%;right:12%;animation-delay:-10s;animation-duration:22s;}
  @keyframes starDrift{0%{background-position:0 0;}100%{background-position:220px 160px;}}
  @keyframes twinkle{0%,100%{opacity:.15;transform:scale(1);}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.6);}}
  @keyframes blobFloat{
    0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
    20%{transform:translate(60px,-45px) scale(1.15);}
    40%{transform:translate(-45px,40px) scale(0.9);}
    60%{transform:translate(50px,60px) scale(1.1);}
    80%{transform:translate(-60px,-35px) scale(0.95);}
    100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
  }
  .hero-grid{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
    will-change:transform,opacity;transform-origin:center top;}
  .hero-grid > div{width:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}
  .hero-eyebrow{
    font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--coral);margin-bottom:16px;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);animation:heroIn .6s ease forwards;animation-delay:.05s;
  }
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 9vw, 4.2rem);line-height:0.96;font-weight:900;max-width:17ch;margin:0 auto;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg, #fff 0%, #fff 38%, #cfe0ff 47%, #ffffff 50%, #cfe0ff 53%, #fff 62%, #fff 100%);
    background-size:260% 100%;background-position:180% 0;
    -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:heroIn .7s ease forwards, shimmerSweep 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:.15s, 1.1s;}
  @keyframes shimmerSweep{
    0%{background-position:180% 0;}
    55%,100%{background-position:-80% 0;}
  }
  .hero p.lede{margin:18px auto 0;font-size:1.03rem;color:#B7C4E0;max-width:52ch;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:heroIn .7s ease forwards;animation-delay:.28s;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin-top:28px;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:heroIn .7s ease forwards;animation-delay:.4s;}
  @keyframes heroIn{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
  .search-panel{
    margin:32px auto 0;max-width:620px;width:100%;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-s);padding:6px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;box-shadow:0 20px 45px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:heroIn .7s ease forwards;animation-delay:.52s;
    border:1px solid var(--line);text-align:left;
  }
  .search-panel input{
    border:none;border-radius:2px;padding:13px 14px;font-size:0.95rem;
    font-family:inherit;color:var(--ink);width:100%;background:transparent;
  }
  .search-panel input:focus{outline:none;background:var(--bg);}
  .search-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
  @media (min-width:600px){
    .search-row{flex-direction:row;}
    .search-panel{flex-direction:row;padding:6px;}
    .search-panel input:not(:last-of-type){border-right:1px dashed var(--line);}
  }
  .hero-stats{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    margin-top:44px;max-width:760px;width:100%;
  }
  .stat-card{
    padding:16px 6px 4px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);text-align:center;
  }
  .stat-card:nth-child(2n){border-right:none;}
  .stat-card .num, .stat-card .lbl-main{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;}
  .stat-card .lbl{font-size:0.78rem;color:#9DACC9;margin-top:2px;}
  @media (min-width:960px){
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(4.2rem, 7vw, 6.2rem);}
    .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
    .stat-card{border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);border-bottom:none;}
    .stat-card:last-child{border-right:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- Section shells ---------- */
  section{padding:60px 0;}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:32px;max-width:640px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:1.65rem;font-weight:700;}
  .section-head p{margin-top:10px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1rem;}
  .section-head-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:32px;}
  .section-head-row .section-head{margin-bottom:0;}
  .alt{background:var(--surface);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}

  /* ---------- Job filter bar ---------- */
  .filter-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .filter-bar input{
    flex:1;min-width:180px;padding:11px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    font-family:inherit;font-size:0.9rem;background:var(--surface);
  }
  .filter-bar select{
    padding:11px 30px 11px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    font-family:inherit;font-size:0.85rem;background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink);
    cursor:pointer;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23374357' stroke-width='2.4'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 10px center;background-size:14px;
  }
  .filter-bar select:hover{border-color:var(--navy);}
  .filter-chip{
    padding:9px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);
    font-size:0.83rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:all .15s ease;
  }
  .filter-chip.active{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
  .filter-chip:hover{border-color:var(--navy);}
  .job-count{font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .job-count b{color:var(--navy-deep);}

  /* ---------- 404 page ---------- */
  .error-404-section{padding:120px 0 100px;min-height:60vh;display:flex;align-items:center;}
  .error-404-wrap{max-width:560px;text-align:center;margin:0 auto;}
  .error-404-code{
    font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(4rem, 14vw, 7rem);
    line-height:1;color:var(--line);letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .error-404-wrap h1{font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.1rem);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .error-404-wrap p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:32px;}
  .error-404-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px;}
  .error-404-links{display:flex;gap:22px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .error-404-links a{font-size:0.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);position:relative;padding:4px 0;}
  .error-404-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--coral);transition:width .2s ease;}
  .error-404-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}

  /* ---------- Jobs carousel ---------- */
  .jobs-carousel-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
  .jobs-carousel-arrow{
    width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--navy);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 22px -14px rgba(6,12,30,0.3);transition:all .15s ease;z-index:2;
  }
  .jobs-carousel-arrow:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
  .jobs-carousel-viewport{
    flex:1;overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:hidden;scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;
  }
  .jobs-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  #jobList{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:6px 2px 14px;}

  @keyframes jobRowIn{
    from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px) scale(.985);}
    60%{opacity:1;}
    to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
  }
  .job-card{
    flex:0 0 270px;width:270px;
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:20px;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
    opacity:0;animation:jobRowIn .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay:calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
    will-change:transform,opacity;
  }
  .job-card:hover{border-color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(19,41,77,0.35);}
  .job-card.is-new{border-color:rgba(15,184,201,0.5);}
  .job-card.highlight{border-color:var(--coral);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(47,111,237,0.18);}
  .job-card-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;}
  .job-avatar{
    width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--coral));color:#fff;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1;
  }
  .job-card-share{
    width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--ink-soft);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .15s ease;
  }
  .job-card-share:hover{background:var(--bg);color:var(--navy);}
  .job-title{font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy-deep);line-height:1.3;}
  .job-company{font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:2px;}
  .job-meta-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
  .job-meta-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .job-meta-item svg{flex-shrink:0;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .job-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;}
  .tag-pill{
    font-size:0.74rem;font-weight:600;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--navy);white-space:nowrap;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
  }
  .tag-pill svg{flex-shrink:0;}
  .tag-pill.new{background:rgba(15,184,201,0.12);border-color:transparent;color:var(--green);}
  .job-card .btn{margin-top:auto;width:100%;text-align:center;}
  .share-toast{
    position:fixed;left:50%;bottom:26px;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background:var(--navy-deep);color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:500;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;z-index:300;max-width:90vw;
  }
  .share-toast.show{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);}

  /* ---------- Jobs loading skeleton ---------- */
  .job-skeleton-row{
    flex:0 0 270px;width:270px;
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
    opacity:0;animation:jobRowIn .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;animation-delay:calc(var(--i, 0) * 70ms);
  }
  .job-skeleton-bar{border-radius:var(--radius-s);background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 25%, #eef2fa 37%, var(--line) 63%);background-size:400% 100%;animation:skeletonShine 1.4s ease infinite;}
  .job-skeleton-title{width:80%;height:15px;}
  .job-skeleton-sub{width:55%;height:11px;margin-top:9px;}
  .job-skeleton-pill{width:64px;height:22px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);}
  .job-skeleton-meta{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-shrink:0;}
  @keyframes skeletonShine{0%{background-position:100% 0;}100%{background-position:0 0;}}
  .no-results{padding:40px 4px;text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);display:none;}
  .no-results.show{display:block;}
  .view-all-row{margin-top:20px;text-align:center;}
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .jobs-carousel-arrow{display:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- Process (Recruit -> Train -> Place) as a route line ---------- */
  .process-track{display:grid;gap:0;position:relative;}
  .process-rail{position:relative;height:2px;background:var(--line);margin:0 0 44px;display:none;}
  .process-rail-fill{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:100%;width:0%;background:var(--coral);transition:width .3s ease;}
  .process-step{
    display:flex;gap:18px;padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .process-step:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .process-index{
    font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--coral-deep);
    min-width:44px;height:44px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--coral);
    background:var(--surface);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transition:color .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .process-step.active .process-index{color:#fff;background:var(--green);border-color:var(--green);}
  .process-copy h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;}
  .process-copy p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:60ch;}
  @media (min-width:860px){
    .process-rail{display:block;position:absolute;top:22px;left:0;right:0;margin:0;z-index:0;}
    .process-track{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;position:relative;}
    .process-step{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;border-bottom:none;border-right:1px dashed var(--line);padding:0 28px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
    .process-step:last-child{border-right:none;}
    .process-index{margin-bottom:18px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Card grids: ticket-stub treatment ---------- */
  .grid-cards{display:grid;gap:18px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media (min-width:640px){.grid-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (min-width:960px){.grid-cards.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .card{
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:var(--radius-s);padding:22px 22px 22px 30px;position:relative;
    transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .card::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:12px;top:16px;bottom:16px;width:2px;
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--coral) 0 6px, transparent 6px 13px);
  }
  .card:hover{border-color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(19,41,77,0.35);}
  .card.accent-coral::before{background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--coral) 0 6px, transparent 6px 13px);}
  .card.accent-green::before{background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--green) 0 6px, transparent 6px 13px);}
  .card h3{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;}
  .card p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.92rem;}

  /* ---------- Director's message ---------- */
  .director-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #EAF0FC 0%, var(--bg) 100%);}
  .director-glow{
    position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(380px 240px at 8% 12%, rgba(15,184,201,0.14), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(420px 260px at 94% 88%, rgba(47,111,237,0.14), transparent 65%);
  }
  .director-section .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .director-grid{display:grid;gap:26px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media (min-width:860px){.director-grid{grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.4fr;align-items:start;}}
  .director-photo-card{
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 24px 48px -26px rgba(6,12,30,0.55);
  }
  .director-photo-card::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:-60px;right:-60px;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,111,237,0.5), transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .director-photo-frame{
    position:relative;z-index:1;border-radius:var(--radius-m);overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);aspect-ratio:4/5;
  }
  .director-photo-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
  .director-photo-meta{position:relative;z-index:1;margin-top:18px;color:#fff;}
  .director-photo-meta .d-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.01em;}
  .director-photo-meta .d-role{margin-top:4px;font-size:0.82rem;color:#9DACC9;line-height:1.5;}
  .director-copy{
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--green);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:30px 32px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -30px rgba(19,41,77,0.25);
    position:relative;
  }
  .director-copy .quote-mark{
    font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:3.4rem;line-height:1;color:var(--coral);opacity:0.28;
    display:block;margin-bottom:-6px;
  }
  .director-copy h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .director-copy p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.96rem;line-height:1.75;}
  .director-copy p + p{margin-top:14px;}
  .director-sign{margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .director-sign .sign-line{font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-style:italic;}
  .director-sign .sign-name{margin-top:6px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .director-sign .sign-title{font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--coral-deep);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.02em;}

  /* ---------- About section extras: services / mission-vision / values ---------- */
  .about-lead{font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;line-height:1.7;}
  .about-lead + .about-copy{margin-top:0;}
  .about-founder-note{
    margin-top:14px;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--bg);border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    border-left:3px solid var(--coral);font-size:0.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65;
  }
  .about-founder-note b{color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .about-differentiator{
    margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.08rem;
    color:var(--navy-deep);line-height:1.35;
  }
  .about-differentiator span{color:var(--coral-deep);}
  .about-subhead{margin:44px 0 22px;}
  .about-subhead h3{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .about-subhead p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.92rem;}
  .service-card{
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:22px 24px;transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .service-card:hover{border-color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(19,41,77,0.35);}
  .service-card .svc-num{
    font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--line);
    line-height:1;margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .service-card h4{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .service-card p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.9rem;line-height:1.6;}
  .mv-grid{display:grid;gap:18px;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:22px;}
  @media (min-width:760px){.mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  .mv-card{
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:26px 28px;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .mv-card.mission{background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--coral) 0%, var(--coral-deep) 100%);}
  .mv-card.vision{background:linear-gradient(150deg, #16A0AF 0%, var(--green) 100%);}
  .mv-card h4{font-size:0.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);font-weight:700;}
  .mv-card p{margin-top:12px;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.65;position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .mv-card::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-50px;right:-40px;width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .values-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;}
  .value-pill{
    padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .about-closing{
    margin-top:34px;padding:22px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);color:#EAF0FC;
    font-size:0.96rem;line-height:1.7;
  }

  /* ---------- About section: colourful treatment ---------- */
  .about-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, #EAF0FC 100%);}
  .about-glow{
    position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(420px 260px at 88% 10%, rgba(47,111,237,0.14), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(360px 240px at 6% 90%, rgba(15,184,201,0.14), transparent 65%);
  }
  .about-section .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .about-grid{display:grid;gap:22px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media (min-width:860px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;align-items:stretch;}}
  .about-copy{
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--coral);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:28px 30px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -30px rgba(19,41,77,0.25);
  }
  .about-copy p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.98rem;line-height:1.75;}
  .about-copy p + p{margin-top:14px;}
  .about-card{
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:28px;color:#fff;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 24px 48px -26px rgba(6,12,30,0.55);
  }
  .about-card::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:-60px;right:-60px;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,111,237,0.5), transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .about-card::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-50px;left:-40px;width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15,184,201,0.35), transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .about-card-top{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .about-card h3{font-size:0.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#9DACC9;font-weight:700;}
  .about-why{margin-top:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;}
  .about-why li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:0.92rem;color:#EAF0FC;line-height:1.4;}
  .why-dot{
    flex-shrink:0;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;margin-top:1px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral), var(--green));
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .why-dot::after{content:"\2713";color:#fff;font-size:0.65rem;font-weight:700;}
  .about-facts{
    position:relative;z-index:1;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);padding-top:18px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;
  }
  .about-facts div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;}
  .about-facts span{font-size:0.78rem;color:#9DACC9;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  .about-facts b{font-size:0.9rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:right;}

  /* ---------- Industries: colour-coded line badges ---------- */
  .chip-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px;}
  @media (min-width:640px){.chip-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}}
  .chip{
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--ink-soft);
    border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    padding:16px 14px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.92rem;text-align:left;color:var(--navy-deep);
    transition:border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .chip{transition:border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease, background .15s ease, transform .15s ease;}
  .chip:hover{color:var(--navy);background:var(--bg);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .chip.active{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
  .chip[data-industry="IT"]{border-left-color:var(--coral);}
  .chip[data-industry="BFSI"]{border-left-color:var(--green);}
  .chip[data-industry="Healthcare"]{border-left-color:#5B6EF5;}
  .chip[data-industry="Retail"]{border-left-color:var(--coral);}
  .chip[data-industry="Manufacturing"]{border-left-color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .chip[data-industry="Hospitality"]{border-left-color:var(--green);}
  .chip[data-industry="Education"]{border-left-color:#5B6EF5;}
  .chip[data-industry="BPO"]{border-left-color:var(--coral);}

  /* ---------- Testimonials: dark showcase with diagonal stacked cards ---------- */
  .testimonial-showcase{
    padding:2px;border-radius:22px;position:relative;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(47,111,237,0.55), rgba(15,184,201,0.35), rgba(6,12,30,0));
  }
  .testimonial-showcase-inner{
    background:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    padding:64px 24px 36px;
  }
  .testimonial-showcase-inner::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(91,141,239,0.35) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size:20px 20px;
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 65%);
    mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 65%);
  }
  .testimonial-stars{
    position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;gap:4px;color:var(--amber);margin-bottom:18px;
    transition:opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .testimonial-stars svg.dim{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);}
  .testimonial-watermark{
    position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:1;
    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 9vw, 5rem);line-height:0.95;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none;width:100%;
  }
  .testimonial-stack{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;}
  .testimonial-slot{
    background:rgba(19,41,77,0.32);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:22px 24px;backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
    box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    max-width:100%;
  }
  .testimonial-slot .card-inner{transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;}
  .testimonial-slot .card-inner.fading{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);}
  .testimonial-slot .quote{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);font-size:0.94rem;line-height:1.65;}
  .testimonial-slot .who{margin-top:16px;text-align:right;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);font-size:0.82rem;font-style:italic;}
  @media (min-width:760px){
    .testimonial-showcase-inner{padding:70px 60px 50px;min-height:420px;}
    .testimonial-watermark{top:38%;}
    .testimonial-stack{display:block;min-height:280px;}
    .testimonial-slot.slot-a{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;max-width:380px;margin:0;}
    .testimonial-slot.slot-b{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;max-width:360px;margin:0;}
  }
  .testimonial-stats{
    position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;gap:36px;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  @media (min-width:760px){
    .testimonial-stats{position:absolute;bottom:50px;right:60px;margin-top:0;}
  }
  .testimonial-stat .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1;}
  .testimonial-stat .lbl{font-size:0.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);margin-top:6px;line-height:1.4;}

  /* ---------- Testimonials: fade carousel ---------- */

  /* ---------- Blog: filter pills ---------- */
  .blog-filter-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:28px;}
  .blog-filter-pill{
    padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);
    font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:all .18s ease;cursor:pointer;
  }
  .blog-filter-pill:hover{border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy);}
  .blog-filter-pill.active{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- Blog: featured post ---------- */
  .blog-featured{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:28px;border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-deep);cursor:pointer;position:relative;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .blog-featured:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(6,12,30,0.5);}
  @media (min-width:760px){.blog-featured{grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;}}
  .blog-featured-visual{
    position:relative;min-height:180px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), #101E3D);overflow:hidden;
  }
  .blog-featured-visual::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-20px;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(91,141,239,0.45) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size:16px 16px;animation:thumbDrift 9s linear infinite;
  }
  .blog-featured-visual .blog-emoji{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .blog-featured-tag{
    position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:2;background:var(--green);color:#fff;
    font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  }
  .blog-featured-body{padding:28px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:10px;}
  .blog-featured-body .blog-cat{color:var(--amber);}
  .blog-featured-body h3{font-size:1.4rem;color:#fff;line-height:1.3;}
  .blog-featured-body p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);font-size:0.96rem;line-height:1.6;}
  .blog-featured-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:6px;font-size:0.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);}
  .blog-featured-cta{
    margin-top:10px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:0.92rem;
    width:fit-content;
  }
  .blog-featured-cta svg{transition:transform .2s ease;}
  .blog-featured:hover .blog-featured-cta svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

  /* ---------- Blog: cards ---------- */
  .blog-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-s);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;cursor:pointer;}
  .blog-card:hover{border-color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px -18px rgba(6,12,30,0.35);}
  .blog-card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--coral);outline-offset:2px;}
  .blog-thumb{
    height:110px;background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), #101E3D);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .blog-thumb::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-20px;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(91,141,239,0.4) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size:14px 14px;
    animation:thumbDrift 9s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes thumbDrift{
    0%{transform:translate(0,0);}
    100%{transform:translate(-14px,-14px);}
  }
  .blog-icon{position:relative;z-index:1;transform-box:fill-box;animation:iconFloat 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes iconFloat{
    0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-4px);}
  }
  /* Emoji chosen per-post based on its wording — same float+wiggle animation everywhere,
     with a randomized negative delay per card so they don't all move in sync. */
  .blog-emoji{
    font-size:52px;line-height:1;position:relative;z-index:1;display:inline-block;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
    animation:emojiFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .blog-featured-visual .blog-emoji{font-size:84px;}
  @keyframes emojiFloat{
    0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-6deg);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-10px) rotate(6deg);}
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .blog-emoji{animation:none;}
  }
  .blog-body{padding:18px;}
  .blog-cat{font-size:0.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--coral-deep);}
  .blog-body h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:8px;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .blog-body p{font-size:0.9rem;margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ---------- CTA bands ---------- */
  .cta-band{padding:46px 0;}
  .cta-band .wrap{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:36px 28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  @media (min-width:760px){
    .cta-band .wrap{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;}
  }
  .cta-navy{background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy), var(--navy-deep));background-size:220% 220%;color:#fff;animation:gradientDrift 10s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .cta-coral{background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--coral), var(--coral-deep), var(--green));background-size:220% 220%;color:#fff;animation:gradientDrift 10s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes gradientDrift{
    0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%;}
    50%{background-position:100% 50%;}
  }
  .cta-band h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;}
  .cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin-top:6px;max-width:46ch;}
  .cta-band .btn{position:relative;z-index:1;}

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#c7cce0;padding:52px 0 24px;margin-top:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  footer::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-30% -10%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(360px 200px at 15% 20%, rgba(47,111,237,0.18), transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(320px 200px at 85% 80%, rgba(15,184,201,0.16), transparent 70%);
    animation:headerAurora 18s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  footer .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .footer-grid{display:grid;gap:32px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media (min-width:760px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .footer-grid h4{color:#fff;font-size:0.9rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .footer-grid ul li{margin-bottom:9px;font-size:0.88rem;}
  .footer-grid ul a{transition:color .15s ease, padding-left .15s ease;}
  .footer-grid ul a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:4px;}
  .footer-brand .name{font-family:var(--font-display);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;}
  .footer-brand p{margin-top:12px;font-size:0.88rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:32ch;color:#aab0c8;}
  .footer-bottom{
    margin-top:40px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;font-size:0.8rem;color:#8991ac;
  }
  @media (min-width:760px){.footer-bottom{flex-direction:row;justify-content:space-between;}}

  /* ---------- Modal ---------- */
  .modal-overlay{
    position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,12,30,0.6);display:flex;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;z-index:100;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .2s ease, visibility 0s linear .2s;
  }
  .modal-overlay.open{
    opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;
    transition:opacity .2s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  }
  .modal-box{
    background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-m);padding:32px;max-width:400px;width:100%;
    text-align:center;transform:scale(.92) translateY(10px);opacity:0;
    transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,1.4,.4,1), opacity .22s ease;
  }
  .modal-overlay.open .modal-box{transform:scale(1) translateY(0);opacity:1;}
  .modal-box h3{font-size:1.2rem;}
  .modal-box p{margin-top:10px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.92rem;}
  .modal-box .btn{margin-top:20px;width:100%;}

  /* ---------- Long-form content modal (Privacy Policy) ---------- */
  .policy-modal-box{
    max-width:640px;text-align:left;padding:0;overflow:hidden;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;max-height:min(720px, 86vh);
  }
  .policy-modal-box .blog-modal-body{overflow-y:auto;}

  /* ---------- Blog reader: centered pop-in panel ---------- */
  .blog-reader-overlay{
    position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,12,30,0.6);display:flex;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:100;
    padding:24px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .28s ease, visibility 0s linear .28s;
  }
  .blog-reader-overlay.open{
    opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;
    transition:opacity .28s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  }
  .blog-reader-panel{
    background:#fff;width:min(720px, 100%);max-height:min(760px, 88vh);overflow-y:auto;position:relative;
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    transform:scale(.9) translateY(14px);opacity:0;
    transition:transform .38s cubic-bezier(.2,1.4,.4,1), opacity .28s ease;
    box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(6,12,30,0.55);
  }
  .blog-reader-overlay.open .blog-reader-panel{transform:scale(1) translateY(0);opacity:1;}
  .blog-reader-progress{position:sticky;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--line);z-index:5;border-radius:var(--radius-m) var(--radius-m) 0 0;overflow:hidden;}
  .blog-reader-progress-bar{height:100%;width:0%;background:var(--coral);transition:width .1s linear;}
  /* Article content swap animation for Prev/Next navigation within the reader */
  .blog-reader-content{transition:opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;}
  .blog-reader-content.swap-out-next{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-14px);}
  .blog-reader-content.swap-out-prev{opacity:0;transform:translateX(14px);}
  .blog-reader-head{
    background:var(--navy-deep);padding:26px 28px 22px;position:relative;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(91,141,239,0.45) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size:14px 14px;
  }
  .blog-reader-back{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:14px;transition:color .15s ease;
  }
  .blog-reader-back:hover{color:#fff;}
  .blog-modal-close{
    position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .15s ease;
  }
  .blog-modal-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);}
  .blog-reader-head .blog-cat{color:var(--green);}
  .blog-reader-head h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;margin-top:8px;padding-right:34px;line-height:1.3;}
  .blog-modal-meta{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);font-size:0.8rem;margin-top:10px;}
  .blog-modal-body{padding:28px 32px 20px;}
  .blog-modal-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.98rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .blog-modal-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .blog-modal-body h4{font-size:1.08rem;margin:22px 0 10px;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .blog-modal-body ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;list-style:disc;}
  .blog-modal-body ul li{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.98rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:6px;}
  .blog-modal-body strong{color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .blog-reader-nav{
    display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:22px 32px 32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:10px;
  }
  .blog-reader-nav-btn{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);border:1px solid var(--line);
    max-width:48%;transition:border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease;cursor:pointer;
  }
  .blog-reader-nav-btn:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:var(--bg);}
  .blog-reader-nav-btn.next{text-align:right;margin-left:auto;}
  .blog-reader-nav-btn .lbl{font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
  .blog-reader-nav-btn.next .lbl{justify-content:flex-end;}
  .blog-reader-nav-btn .t{font-size:0.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .blog-reader-nav-btn:disabled{opacity:0.35;pointer-events:none;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .blog-reader-nav{flex-direction:column;}
    .blog-reader-nav-btn{max-width:100%;}
  }

  /* ---------- Application / requirement forms (inline, embedded on the page) ---------- */
  .inline-form-card{
    max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--surface);border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 50px -30px rgba(16,26,48,0.3);border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .inline-form-head{
    background:var(--navy-deep);padding:32px 32px 26px;position:relative;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(91,141,239,0.45) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size:14px 14px;
  }
  .inline-form-head h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.25;}
  .inline-form-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:0.9rem;margin-top:10px;line-height:1.6;max-width:52ch;}
  .inline-form-body{padding:28px 32px 32px;text-align:left;}
  .apply-field{margin-bottom:16px;}
  .apply-field label{display:block;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .apply-field label .opt{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500;}
  .apply-field input[type="text"],
  .apply-field input[type="email"],
  .apply-field input[type="tel"],
  .apply-field input[type="number"],
  .apply-field select,
  .apply-field textarea{
    width:100%;padding:11px 13px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-s);
    font-family:inherit;font-size:0.92rem;color:var(--ink);background:var(--surface);
    transition:border-color .15s ease;
  }
  .apply-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:76px;line-height:1.5;}
  .apply-field input:focus, .apply-field select:focus, .apply-field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--coral);}
  .apply-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;}
  @media (min-width:480px){.apply-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  .apply-row .apply-field{margin-bottom:0;}
  .apply-file{
    border:1.5px dashed var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-s);padding:16px 14px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
    background:var(--bg);
  }
  .apply-file:hover{border-color:var(--coral);}
  .apply-file input[type="file"]{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;}
  .apply-file-icon{
    width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--coral);
  }
  .apply-file-text{font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .apply-file-text b{color:var(--navy-deep);display:block;font-size:0.88rem;font-weight:600;}
  .apply-submit{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:6px;}
  .apply-submit[disabled]{opacity:0.6;pointer-events:none;}
  .apply-note{font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:10px;text-align:center;line-height:1.5;}
  .apply-status{
    display:none;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-s);font-size:0.88rem;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.5;
  }
  .apply-status.show{display:block;}
  .apply-status.success{background:rgba(15,184,201,0.12);color:#0A7480;border:1px solid rgba(15,184,201,0.3);}
  .apply-status.error{background:rgba(224,78,47,0.1);color:var(--coral-deep);border:1px solid rgba(224,78,47,0.3);}
  .apply-success-view{padding:30px 6px 6px;text-align:center;}
  .apply-success-view .chk{
    width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 16px;
  }
  .apply-success-view h4{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .apply-success-view p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.9rem;line-height:1.6;}

  /* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
  #toTop{
    position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:20px;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--navy);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(6,12,30,0.55);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
    transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;z-index:60;
  }
  #toTop.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0);}
  #toTop:hover{background:var(--coral);}
  @media (max-width:899px){
    #toTop{bottom:84px;}
  }

/* ==================== Page headers: eyebrow + big title + accent underline ==================== */
.page-head{margin-bottom:34px;max-width:760px;}
.page-head .page-eyebrow{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--coral);margin:0 0 12px;}
.page-head .page-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.1rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--navy-deep);text-wrap:balance;}
.page-head .page-title::after{content:"";display:block;width:58px;height:5px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--green));margin-top:14px;}
.page-head .page-sub{margin:14px 0 0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1rem;max-width:62ch;}
.section-head-row .page-head{margin-bottom:0;}

/* ==================== Why Glocal (employers page) ==================== */
#why-glocal{background:#fff;}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;}
.why-item{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 24px;transition:transform .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease,border-color .28s ease;}
.why-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:#cdd7f5;}
.why-icon{flex:0 0 52px;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),var(--green));box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(47,111,237,.28);}
.why-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;}
.why-item h3{font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);margin:2px 0 6px;}
.why-item p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.94rem;}
@media(max-width:760px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ==================== Industries marquee ==================== */
.marquee{background:var(--navy-deep);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);overflow:hidden;padding:15px 0;}
.marquee-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:marqueeScroll 32s linear infinite;}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused;}
.mq-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:2.4rem;padding-right:2.4rem;white-space:nowrap;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C9D6F2;}
.mq-item b{color:var(--coral);font-weight:400;}
@keyframes marqueeScroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ==================== Impact counters band ==================== */
.impact-band{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.impact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;}
.impact-stat{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px 18px;text-align:center;transition:transform .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease;}
.impact-stat:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.impact-num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1;color:var(--navy-deep);}
.impact-num::after{content:"";display:block;width:36px;height:4px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--green));margin:12px auto 0;}
.impact-lbl{margin-top:12px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);}
@media(min-width:900px){.impact-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}}

/* ==================== Global micro-interactions & polish ==================== */
.btn{transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,background-color .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;}
.btn:active{transform:scale(.96);}
::selection{background:var(--coral);color:#fff;}
.hero-stats{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:heroIn .7s ease forwards;animation-delay:.55s;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .marquee-track{animation:none;}
}