AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkforce Restructuring: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 eligible employees in India, the US, UK and Canada as it pours money into AI infrastructure. The offer is not a compulsory layoff; staff must decide by December. AI and Early Careers: Indian IT firms are hiring fewer fresh graduates as AI takes on routine coding, pushing employers and universities to strengthen practical, business-focused training. China, meanwhile, is requiring employment-risk reviews before AI is introduced in workforce-heavy sectors. Jobs Outlook: India’s global capability centres could add up to 1.4 million jobs by 2031, though private-sector hiring has slowed despite stronger business activity. Green Skills: ASEAN leaders are calling for more investment in green industries, job-ready training and social protections so the shift to a greener economy creates decent work.
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