AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLayoff Watch: Canva plans to cut 1,271 jobs — about 22% of its workforce — as it restructures amid AI-related pressures, underscoring growing uncertainty for workers. Offer Risk: One job seeker’s signed offer was withdrawn just 10 days before her start date, after she had already quit her old job. The case is a reminder that a formal offer may not guarantee a role will last. Pay Outlook: U.S. employers are budgeting a median 3.5% of payroll for merit raises in 2027, with about 1% more set aside for promotions and market adjustments. Skills and Training: Indiana has secured nearly $19 million for apprenticeships and career training in fields including manufacturing, IT, construction and health care. In New Zealand, a worker says AI adoption preceded her redundancy, highlighting how quickly workplace changes can affect careers.
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