Canada’s conversation about AI and work has shifted from abstract fear to a pragmatic how-to: learn to use these tools — and quickly — or risk being leapfrogged by people who do.
Background: why Marc Saltzman’s piece matters now
Marc Saltzman’s recent column arguing that Canadian workers should...
Microsoft's recent announcement of over 15,000 layoffs in 2025 marks a significant shift in the company's strategic direction, emphasizing a robust commitment to artificial intelligence (AI). This move underscores the tech giant's intent to realign its workforce and operations to stay...
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Microsoft’s position at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) arms race has never been stronger—or more contentious. In 2025, as headlines herald the integration of AI across business operations, the Redmond-based tech giant stands as both the architect of cutting-edge...
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The recent wave of layoffs at Microsoft—spanning approximately 6,000 employees and reaching deep into engineering teams—marks one of the most significant organizational changes in the company’s recent history. In a rare public statement, CEO Satya Nadella clarified the rationale behind these...
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As artificial intelligence continues to redefine the landscape of modern labor, Microsoft’s release of the 2025 Work Trend Index provides fresh, data-backed insights into how organizations are not only adapting to, but actively harnessing, the “AI Work Era.” Nowhere is this movement more...
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The notion of "frontier companies"—organizations where humans and AI agents operate as deeply integrated collaborators—marks a significant shift in the evolving landscape of modern workplaces. As revealed in Microsoft Korea's recent report, "2025 Business Trend Indicator," this new paradigm is...
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Just when you thought your cleverly color-coded Outlook calendar was the apex of workplace innovation, the 2025 Work Trend Index saunters into the boardroom with a bombshell: the age of the "Frontier Firm" is upon us. Microsoft’s latest annual peek behind the digital curtain warns (and, let’s be...
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