AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMinimum Wage: Malaysia’s employers federation backed a proposed increase to RM2,000, while urging an exemption for smaller businesses and welcoming until June 1, 2027, to prepare. Skills and Mobility: At a regional labour forum, the UAE highlighted workers’ rights, skills development and safer migration pathways. India’s prime minister also urged young people to keep upgrading practical skills as technology changes work. AI at Work: California now requires employers to disclose AI use in hiring and firing decisions. HR leaders are also being urged to set clear limits on AI recommendations and keep humans accountable for decisions. Worker Protections: China is seeking public comment on protections for flexible workers, including delivery riders, as its factories struggle to attract young people to skilled jobs. Wellbeing: New US research finds most health-related productivity loss happens when employees are at work but operating below capacity, not through absences. HR leaders say regular check-ins and psychological safety can help.
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