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Layoffs surge to 2020 levels, AI eyes civil service jobs, and the job market mirrors the ‘90s boom - uh oh? Meanwhile, China’s workforce shrinks, Australia fights for reproductive leave, and an HR manager pulls off a shocking fraud scheme.

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A neon-colored, futuristic office with empty desks and chairs. Bold white text in the center reads "HR'S BIGGEST SCAM," highlighting a major workplace fraud story.
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This week, layoff fears escalate as job cuts reach their highest level since 2020, AI steps in where civil servants once stood, and the global job market shifts in unpredictable ways.

Plus, an HR fraud scheme so bold, you almost have to respect the commitment.

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