AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkforce & Skills: A new report argues the talent shortage is reshaping recruitment across healthcare, tech, engineering and more, with 72% of employers worldwide saying they struggle to find skilled talent. AI Upskilling Gap: South Africa’s C-suite is pushing AI ROI, but HR teams lag—Mercer finds 65% of workers would trade pay for AI and digital skills training. Policy & Compliance: UAE private healthcare firms must ensure at least 50% of new Emirati recruits are in specialised roles (doctors, nurses and other clinical posts). HR Systems & Pay: Kenya’s Murang’a County says intern stipend delays stem from a new national HRIS rollout and missing payroll numbers. Labour Law Debate: Australia’s Pauline Hanson claims businesses “can’t sack” lazy workers; small business advocates say dismissals are possible if employers follow process. Jobs Market Watch: UK active job vacancies rose to 1.62m in May, but new postings fell, suggesting cautious hiring. Global Mobility: Bangladesh’s TMSS job fair targets youth pathways to Japan and South Korea for study, work and residency. Workplace Safety & Youth: Philippines lawmakers file probes into the Mindanao earthquake response and into deaths of Ateneo men’s basketball players, pushing stronger student-athlete safety rules.
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