AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce Restructuring: Qantas plans to cut 850 Australian jobs over several years and shift finance, procurement, HR and marketing work to Accenture teams, mostly in India. The first cuts are expected by mid-2027 as the airline overhauls systems and expands its use of AI. Skills and Flexibility: A survey of 5,750 workers and freelancers found many expect AI assistants, remote work and four-day weeks to shape the future of work; 26% expect AI fluency to become a job requirement. In Ohio, a free AI training week aims to narrow the skills gap, as AI-skilled jobs command a reported 62% pay premium. Hiring Trends: UK permanent placements fell in October for the first time in four months, with employers citing uncertainty and rising costs. Talent Development: Saudi hospitality company Adeera and culinary academy ZADK will launch a two-year diploma, combining more than 2,000 hours of training with industry experience to prepare local talent for hospitality roles.
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