WiseTech begins redundancies – but omits ‘AI’ from emails to Chinese employees, workers say
WiseTech has begun notifying employees about upcoming layoffs due to advancements in artificial intelligence. However, an email sent to Chinese employees omitted the mention of AI, raising concerns among staff. The company stated that different legal requirements in various jurisdictions necessitated the change in communication.
- ▪WiseTech plans to lay off almost 30% of its 7,000 employees across 40 countries.
- ▪The redundancy process has started in South Korea and Mexico, with Australia to follow soon.
- ▪An email to Chinese employees referred to a 'global transformation' instead of mentioning AI.
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Staff at WiseTech have been waiting months to be told if they are among the employees the company is to cut due to advances in AI. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenStaff at WiseTech have been waiting months to be told if they are among the employees the company is to cut due to advances in AI. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAI (artificial intelligence)WiseTech begins redundancies – but omits ‘AI’ from emails to Chinese employees, workers sayASX-listed company announced in February it would lay off almost 30% of its 7,000-strong workforce across 40 countries Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh Taylor Technology reporterThu 21 May 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 11.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWiseTech has…
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