Battle over WiseTech AI job cuts intensifies amid China staff accusations
Tensions are rising at WiseTech Global over a significant redundancy round affecting 2000 employees. Chinese staff have accused leadership of altering internal communications to downplay the role of artificial intelligence in the job cuts. Employees are awaiting details on whether they will be impacted by the layoffs.
- ▪WiseTech Global is undergoing a redundancy round affecting 2000 employees.
- ▪Chinese staff claim internal communications were modified to exclude mentions of artificial intelligence.
- ▪Employees will find out on Monday if they are affected by the job cuts.
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