AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshoring & AI Reshuffle: Qantas is in early talks with Accenture about Project iQ, which could move up to 1,000 back-office roles (including HR) to India as it ramps up AI and automation—no formal deal yet, but unions are pushing for job protections. Career Path Changes: New reporting highlights how promotion ladders are weakening as AI reshapes roles and fewer management jobs appear, forcing HR to rethink retention and development beyond “move up.” Graduate Hiring Pressure: UK graduate vacancies hit the lowest level since 2020 as entry-level hiring slows, while employers increasingly prioritize AI skills. HR Tech for Small Firms: MedleyHR launched in India with payroll and HR workflows plus a permanent free plan for businesses up to 10 employees, aiming to replace spreadsheet-based HR. Workplace Inclusion: Research points to neuroinclusive practices and assistive tech improving speed, productivity, and retention. Workplace Safety & Fair Process: A tribunal case found an engineer unfairly dismissed after an Airbus reset that delayed a flight, underscoring how HR decisions can hinge on process and judgment. Public Sector Hiring: Malaysia urges TVET graduates to use PERKESO’s MYFutureJobs portal to find roles.
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