Topic: employee retention
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Power Engineering Talent Shortage Puts Progress at Risk
The global power sector faces a severe shortage of qualified engineers, with projections indicating a need for 450,000 to 1.5 million additional professionals by 2030 to support infrastructure and clean energy goals. This talent gap is driven by an aging workforce retiring, insufficient recruitme...
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Meta's AI Exodus: Zuckerberg's Hires Threaten to Quit
Meta's aggressive hiring of top AI talent from firms like OpenAI has led to internal friction and early departures due to cultural and leadership challenges. High-profile recruits, including former OpenAI employees, are struggling to adapt and assert influence within Meta's established corporate ...
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Australians 'Job Hugging' Risk Falling Behind in AI Skills Gap
Australian professionals are prioritizing job security over career progression, leading to a "job hugging" phenomenon where only 18% are considering changing roles despite high burnout rates and increased responsibilities. A significant skills gap is emerging, with one in five workers receiving n...
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65% of Australian Workers Lack AI Training as Demand Soars
A significant majority (65%) of Australian workers lack access to company-provided AI training, creating a barrier to converting AI enthusiasm into tangible business results despite high demand for these skills. There is a notable trust divide, with 65% of Australian workers concerned about AI's ...
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Meta's Scale AI Partnership Shows Signs of Strain
Meta's $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI is facing turbulence, including executive departures and Meta's expansion to rival data labeling vendors. Scale AI is losing major clients and pivoting to government contracts, while Meta's AI division struggles with talent retention and internal reorga...
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Rivian Trims Manufacturing Staff Before R2 Launch
Rivian cut 140 manufacturing jobs (1% of its workforce) to streamline operations ahead of its 2026 R2 SUV launch, targeting roles tied to inefficiencies. Affected employees are being offered internal role transitions, reflecting Rivian’s effort to retain talent despite restructuring. This follows...
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ABHI & TRAY Unite to Empower Saudi Arabia's Hospitality Workforce
A new partnership between ABHI and TRAY introduces Earned Wage Access (EWA) to Saudi Arabia's food and beverage industry, allowing employees early access to earned wages and reducing reliance on high-interest loans. This collaboration supports Saudi Vision 2030 by enhancing financial inclusion an...
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