AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Hiring Outlook: OpenAI’s Sam Altman says firms adopting AI hardest are also hiring the most, challenging the “AI kills jobs” narrative, while a Mercer survey finds 99% of executives expect AI-driven headcount cuts within two years. Big Layoffs: Oracle plans to cut about 30,000 jobs globally by June 15, its largest-ever reduction. Youth Work Strain: A forecast says teen summer jobs are at a record low, with fewer roles and higher barriers like transport costs; separate research links remote work to a big share of early-career unemployment. Labor Updates: Canada Post workers ratified new contracts, ending a long labor uncertainty; London Underground faces major disruption from tube strikes, raising questions about employee rights. Workplace Policy & Benefits: “Loyalty tax” research shows long-tenured workers are often blindsided by layoffs; Telangana’s revised employee health scheme may raise premiums for government staff. Green Jobs: A UK report estimates net-zero jobs deliver higher economic value and wages, supporting the case for scaling climate employment. HR & Culture: NTT highlights sports-based employee engagement in data centers, while Malaysia’s OKU employment study finds many employers see productivity gains.
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