AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkplace Inclusion Training: Qatar’s QIIB wrapped a disability-focused employee programme with the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs, covering sign language and best practices to improve access to banking services. Public Healthcare Staffing Crisis: South Africa’s Health Ombud report on deaths of KwaZulu-Natal healthcare workers spotlights long-running system weaknesses, with Minister Aaron Motsoaledi pointing to austerity-driven staffing shortages and failing infrastructure. Cost-of-Living Pay Pressure: Malta’s General Workers’ Union wants COLA paid twice a year (June/December) instead of once annually, arguing the current mechanism lags real household costs. Tech Layoff Fallout: Microsoft pushed back hard on H-1B “conspiracy” claims after cutting 4,800 jobs, saying the changes were driven by Xbox performance and that the visa figures shared online weren’t Xbox-specific. Collective Bargaining Update: Ford Canada and Unifor reached a tentative three-year labour deal covering 5,000+ workers, with details held for ratification. AI Skills Push: Sri Lanka’s labour shortage and government focus on building an AI-skilled workforce underscore how HR planning is shifting toward skills pipelines.
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