AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOverseas Hiring: The Philippines and Taiwan renewed a hiring agreement expected to open more hospitality jobs for Filipino workers, with officials stressing fair recruitment and decent working conditions. Job Cuts: New Zealand broadcaster RNZ plans to cut 58 full-time roles—about one in six—as it responds to an $11.8 million loss. UK Recruitment: Starbucks plans to hire 7,500 baristas over five years as it opens 500 new shops, with recruitment focused beyond southern England. Youth Employment: The UK’s trade union chief says ministers must invest more in job support, education and training to tackle youth unemployment. Worker Protections: Indonesia has published a new employment law covering wages, training, job placement and protections at work. Informal Work: An ILO brief finds nearly 73% of Nepal’s transport jobs are informal, often without written contracts or social protection.
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