AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLayoffs: Electronic Arts plans to cut about 400 jobs and close BioWare, while eBay will eliminate 1,000 roles and Qualcomm is preparing worldwide cuts tied to performance reviews. Hiring and Growth: Amazon pledged 30,000 entry-level UK jobs for young people by 2030 and plans to hire 300,000 seasonal workers in the US. Corning’s $585 million Wilmington expansion is expected to add 414 jobs. Youth Employment: The World Bank’s first digital strategy aims to turn technology into work and wider opportunity as 1.2 billion young people reach working age over the next 10 to 15 years, against a projected 420 million jobs. Labor Relations: Thousands of California state workers staged a one-day strike amid stalled contract talks over pay, health care and remote work. New York construction employers should also prepare for a December law requiring minimum pay when shifts are canceled at short notice. Career Paths: A survey found 44% of Malaysian workers do not want a traditional climb up the corporate ladder, prompting calls for advancement routes that reward expertise without requiring management roles.
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