AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJob Cuts: Qantas plans to cut 850 jobs and shift much of its finance, procurement, HR and marketing work to Accenture teams in India, citing efficiency and AI. Unions warn the move could put more Australian jobs at risk. Early-Career Hiring: Microsoft is investing in graduate recruitment despite a tough market: entry-level postings fell 35% from 2023 to 2026, and recent-graduate unemployment reached 5.7% in June. The company is adapting how it recruits and develops young talent as AI reshapes work. Hiring and AI: Employers are also using AI to screen a flood of AI-written applications. One recruitment agent reportedly reviews more than 600,000 applications monthly and cuts screening time, while leaving hiring decisions to people. Apprenticeships: A Labor Department rule ending affirmative-action requirements for registered apprenticeship sponsors takes effect Jan. 5, 2027. Supporters say it reduces administrative burdens; critics warn it could weaken efforts to widen access. Benefits: Yakima County will end health insurance access for 69 retirees next year as it switches to self-insurance, citing retirees’ claims costs.
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