Qantas to cut 850 Australian jobs and outsource work to India under AI-driven overhaul
Australian carrier announces agreement with Accenture amid ‘unprecedented’ technological disruption, CEO Vanessa Hudson says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas is preparing to cut 850 local jobs and outsource work offshore under an AI-driven overhaul, marking a growing wave of disruption to the Australian workforce. The changes represent the third major corporate…
Qantas, the Australian airline, is set to lay off 850 jobs and outsource work to India as it undergoes an AI-driven transformation, according to a recent announcement. The company has signed a multi-year agreement with Accenture, a professional services firm, to modernize its systems and invest heavily in technology. CEO Vanessa Hudson stated that the scale of change is unprecedented, and the airline is committed to consulting with affected staff and unions before finalizing the decisions.
The restructuring comes at a challenging time for Australian workers, with living costs rising and the unemployment rate hitting a five-year high. The airline is facing increased fuel prices due to the Iran conflict, but ticket sales from new customers have helped offset some of the costs.
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