AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoAI and Hiring: Qantas plans to cut 850 jobs in finance, procurement, HR and marketing, citing AI and a deal with Accenture that shifts much of the work to India. At the same time, AI screening is increasingly filtering applications before recruiters see them, adding pressure to an already difficult entry-level market. Microsoft is taking the opposite tack, investing in how it finds, hires and develops early-career talent. Skills Pipeline: A new $34 million fund will support registered apprenticeships in AI, semiconductors and nuclear energy, with sponsors eligible for up to $6,000 per apprentice. USDA is also hiring 228 staff for a new Texas facility. Pay Transparency: UK competition officials back salary details in job adverts but warn that disclosure could create risks if employers use pay information to coordinate. Labour Market: The US added 165,000 jobs in October and unemployment fell to 4.1%, offering a brighter headline amid uneven hiring prospects.
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