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WiseTech has flagged around 190 employees for potential redundancy due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The company is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, with a total of 2,000 positions being cut. A consultation period will follow, allowing affected employees to discuss the changes with management.
- ▪Almost 200 WiseTech employees have been notified of potential redundancies.
- ▪The cuts are part of a larger reduction of 2,000 positions due to AI advancements.
- ▪A consultation period will take place for affected employees to discuss their situations.
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2m ago16.49 EDTAlmost 200 WiseTech Australian employees flagged for redundancy due to AIJosh TaylorProfessionals Australia, the union representing workers at software company WiseTech has told Guardian Australia around 190 staff on the company’s product development and customer service teams have been notified their roles could go as part of 2,000 cut due to advancements in artificial intelligence.Guardian Australia reported last week that staff were told that they would be informed this week after nearly three months of waiting since the initial announcement.Guardian Australia understands emails were sent out to affected employees and those who will remain with the company informing them either way, but were recalled and resent an hour later.Professionals Australia said this was to allow…
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