AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLayoffs: Netflix plans to cut nearly 1,000 jobs—about 6% of its workforce—with product, tech, legal and HR teams most affected. Kroger also plans to eliminate 3,000 corporate roles over three years as it shifts toward AI. AI and Skills: Wisconsin awarded $6.6 million to 84 employers to train 3,823 workers in advanced manufacturing and AI, aiming to help workers adapt as jobs change. Hiring Experience: A poll found 66% of job seekers would rather hear nothing than receive a chatbot response after applying, underscoring the risk of automating candidate communication. Workplace Rights: A Smithfield subsidiary settled an EEOC suit alleging it put a pregnant worker on unpaid leave and fired her after she sought lighter duties and breaks. Talent Development: South African employers facing skills shortages are being urged to invest in developing current staff, not rely only on outside hires. Employment Access: The Philippines launched programs to help workers build skills and find jobs, targeting barriers including poor access to job information and skills mismatches.
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