This weekly update covers how agentic AI systems—smart programs that can work independently to complete tasks—are changing jobs for workers around the world. Major companies like Deloitte and EY launched new AI agent platforms in 2025 that handle routine work like document review and tax compliance, affecting how employees do their jobs. The impact is hitting entry-level workers hardest, with positions dropping by 29% since early 2024 as companies use AI agents instead of hiring new staff. However, a major shift is happening: companies are now focusing on helping existing employees learn AI skills instead of just replacing them. At EY, nearly 100,000 workers earned digital "AI badges" by completing training programs. The good news is that workers who master AI skills are earning 43% more money than colleagues without those skills. The challenge facing workers this week is clear—learning to work alongside AI agents is no longer optional but absolutely necessary for job security and better pay. Companies are racing to retrain employees, but many workers still lack proper training programs. Meanwhile, some employees are leaving big firms like Deloitte and EY for smaller companies that offer better flexibility and more chances to work with cutting-edge AI technology.

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