AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce Restructuring: Microsoft is offering voluntary exits to about 60,000 employees across the U.S., U.K., Canada and India as it ramps up AI spending, putting a spotlight on how technology investment is reshaping jobs. Public-Sector Hiring: Alberta has tabled a bill to bar public bodies from considering DEI policies in hiring and promotions, and to restrict mandatory DEI training, with some exceptions still to be set. Recruitment Practices: Employers are using case studies and simulations to assess candidates’ practical skills and fit; AI hiring tools may speed screening, but can produce unfair results without careful testing and human oversight. Layoff Planning: New employer guidance on WARN notices urges HR teams to prepare for workforce reductions by assessing specific workplace risks, rather than treating departing employees as a general threat.
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