AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBig Tech Workforce Changes: Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees as it shifts spending toward AI, making buyouts a major alternative to another round of layoffs. Job Cuts: Henry Bosma Orchards plans to close its Granger-area farm on Nov. 30 after lease negotiations failed, affecting 90 workers. Local Government: Hollister rescinded 36 layoff notices, but officials say further cuts may still be needed to address the city’s finances. Workplace Rights: A Long Island nurse is suing Northwell Health, alleging it forced her onto leave instead of continuing pregnancy-related accommodations. Hiring and Skills: Employers are increasingly using case studies and simulations to assess candidates’ practical abilities, while aviation industry leaders say speeding up technician training is a pressing workforce challenge.
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