AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBig Tech Layoffs: Microsoft’s Xbox overhaul is cutting about 4,800 roles, with gaming studios hit hard, including reports that Obsidian (Outer Worlds/Fallout New Vegas) could lose roughly a quarter of staff as work continues on Grounded 2. AI at Work: Employers are shifting messaging on AI job loss fears, while workers face more fake postings and impostor recruiter scams; meanwhile, Employment Hero says secrecy around AI use is often a confidence gap that leaders should fix with clear guidance. Wage Pressure: An OECD report says job markets stay resilient, but real wages lag behind five years ago in about a third of countries, with energy shocks adding pressure. Hiring & Skills Programs: California is awarding $9.75M to expand apprenticeships and certificate programs tied to in-demand sectors; China’s ministry ran a livestream recruitment drive with 200,000 vacancies. Public Sector Staffing: Bangladesh reported government job vacancies at 5.22 lakh against 14.64 lakh serving, while Nepal’s PM flagged governance and job creation priorities. Job-Matching Platforms: Jordan’s Social Security launched “Forsatak” to connect job seekers with employers via an online application database.
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