AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSkills and Growth: Iskandar Malaysia’s next development phase will prioritize local talent, high-skilled work and closer ties between employers, universities and technical training providers. Jobs Created: Ghana’s GoldBod says reforms have generated 4,866 direct jobs in under two years, including 4,505 in the private sector. Hiring Plans: Amazon plans to add more than 300,000 U.S. seasonal workers, while retailers overall expect holiday hiring to remain near last year’s level. Croatia has also opened 785 hospitality positions to Filipino applicants. Cuts and Restructuring: The BBC will eliminate just over 100 news roles and close three broadcast channels as part of a wider plan that could cut up to 2,000 jobs. Australia’s National Australia Bank plans 2,500 job cuts. Hiring Fairness: Instacart agreed to pay $5 million to settle U.S. claims that its recruitment process disadvantaged U.S.-born job seekers in roles advertised through a visa program. Workplace Policies: NatWest’s plan to require staff to work in the office two days a week from February has drawn union criticism over added travel, childcare and caring costs.
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