AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkforce Changes: Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to as many as 60,000 employees—about 27% of its workforce—in the US, Canada, UK and India. Some eligible workers are in HR and AI-related teams, as the company manages costs amid heavy AI investment. Migrant Worker Protections: A South Korean lawmaker urged ongoing oversight of countries sending workers to Korea after Uzbekistan and Bangladesh pledged to end financial penalties that can restrict workers’ ability to change jobs. AI at Work: A survey found 92% of organizations use or are piloting AI, including 25% in HR or recruitment. AI-enabled phishing affected 30% of organizations, while 11% had no safeguards in place or planned. Hiring and Skills: A Minnesota school district still has five paraprofessional vacancies despite hiring eight this year and raising pay; it is using a staffing agency to cover gaps. India’s EV sector also warns that a shortage of skilled technicians is holding back growth. Workplace Wellbeing: Malaysia is developing a policy to address mental health, burnout and work-life balance at work.
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