AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic-Sector Talent: Just 7% of the U.S. federal workforce is 30 or younger, and nearly half are 50-plus. OPM Director Scott Kupor says outdated systems and workplace culture are blocking efforts to attract younger talent. Workforce Cuts: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees worldwide as it ramps up AI spending, putting workforce change in focus across the tech sector. AI in HR: Dayforce unveiled an AI-powered HCM platform spanning recruiting, talent development, payroll and workforce planning, with new tools designed to help organizations match skills to changing needs. Labor Relations: Oakland city workers say they will strike Nov. 5 if contract talks fail; the union is seeking protections against outsourcing and guardrails on AI use. Skills and Retention: At MRO Europe, industry leaders identified the time it takes to train technicians as the sector’s top workforce challenge, calling for stronger education and employer partnerships. Retirement: Singapore plans to raise its retirement age to 65 and re-employment age to 70 in 2029.
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