This week brought major news about how AI agents are changing the workplace from a business point of view. Companies are now rushing to train their workers on agentic AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot.

Walmart, the biggest private employer in America, announced a big partnership with OpenAI to create AI skills training programs for next year. This shows how large companies are getting ready for a future where AI agents help workers do their jobs better.

New research from Yale University found that AI hasn't caused job losses like many people feared. The study looked at 33 months of data since ChatGPT launched and found the job market stayed mostly stable. However, businesses are still being careful about hiring while they figure out what AI can really do.

Companies are now focusing on "skill fitness" - the idea that workers need to keep learning new AI skills just like going to the gym. Online learning platform Udemy saw a five-fold increase in people signing up for AI courses this year. This shows businesses and workers know they need to adapt.

The biggest change is happening with entry-level jobs. While AI agents aren't replacing workers yet, some companies are being more careful about hiring new graduates. But other companies like Shopify and Cloudflare are actually hiring more interns, saying AI tools help new workers contribute faster to their teams.

Businesses are also exploring how AI agents could help create four-day work weeks. Some companies think AI productivity gains could let workers have shorter schedules without losing performance. This could be a win-win for both businesses and employees.