AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkplace fairness in focus: Australia’s Fair Work Commission slammed Panda Mart’s “no dismissal” claim in a case where a worker was allegedly dismissed over a false name and visa limits, calling the process “egregious” and ordering lost earnings after finding no valid reason or chance to respond. Hiring and skills pressure: A new construction workforce survey found more firms cut headcount than expanded it, but 73% still plan to hire—while shortages and missing licenses/certificates remain the biggest barrier. Benefits as retention strategy: A Labor Day roundup highlights how stronger benefits can reduce turnover costs for small businesses, with employers increasingly treating benefits as a competitive HR lever. Tech and HR modernization: SAP and NTT DATA announced an AI-enabled HR transformation using SuccessFactors and a unified data approach, aiming to streamline people processes and workforce planning. Global labor policy moves: The U.S. is moving to withhold HUD grants from sanctuary cities, while Saudi Arabia set a 90-day deadline for employers to secure work permits for new expatriates. Leadership and talent signals: Daversa promoted Caroline Rubach to Managing Director, citing her role building executive teams across deep tech and critical industries.
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