Listen "p. 27 – One Million Laid Off (and Counting)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Koby Ofek discusses the staggering milestone the job market crossed this week: over one million layoffs in 2025—many directly linked to AI integration. We unpack the Challenger report's bombshell data, Adecco’s cautious optimism, and what Amazon and Walmart’s latest workforce strategies reveal about the future of corporate hiring. Koby also breaks down a new bipartisan bill that could force companies to publicly report how many jobs AI is really killing, and highlights the UK’s national push to upskill 7.5 million workers before automation leaves them behind.From white-collar jobs vanishing at Amazon, to law firms giving associates one day a week to learn AI tools, to policymakers scrambling to demand transparency—this week delivered a jarring but revealing snapshot of what the AI revolution actually looks like at work. Buckle up for sharp insights, nuanced takeaways, and a few reasons to stay adaptive.🚨 Plus: Don’t miss the “Future Forward Flashes” segment where we touch on the AI hiring freeze at YouTube, Nestlé’s automation cuts, and a finance sector quietly automating compliance roles.📕 Koby’s book Keep Your Day Job: How to AI-Proof Your Career is available on Amazon and wherever people get their books.
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