AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Hiring Chill: A new report on Kansas City’s job market paints a “low-hire, low-fire” reality for under-24 workers, with graduates struggling to even land temporary roles. Workforce Mobility & Skills Fit: A UBC study argues employers often can’t “translate” foreign work experience into local hiring signals, leaving skilled immigrants underemployed. HR Policy & Compliance: Bangladesh Bank bans its staff from attending bank-funded training and workshops, tightening conflict-of-interest rules. AI at Work: IBM’s Think 2026 findings show executives expect AI to drive revenue by 2030, but most can’t yet explain where it will come from—pushing HR to redesign jobs and processes. Local Leadership Moves: Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead Asia Pacific and Japan, signaling continued HR-tech competition in the region. Security & Risk: Bangladesh Bank’s crackdown and a separate report on OPT visa fraud both underline how compliance failures can quickly become workforce and data risks.
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