AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkforce Restructuring: Starbucks will lay off 300 corporate employees and close underused U.S. offices, hitting support functions like HR, marketing and supply chain as part of a broader turnaround that could bring $400M in restructuring charges. HR Tech & Talent Ops: ISG is studying HR outsourcing providers, launching two research tracks on transformational HR outsourcing and U.S. benefits administration, with reports due September 2026. AI in the Enterprise: OpenAI is rolling out an enterprise “Deployment Company” backed by $4B+ to embed engineers inside client organizations and redesign workflows around AI—squarely into HR change-management territory. Compliance Watch: Colorado lawmakers have voted to replace the state’s AI law before it takes effect, shifting employer focus toward how automated decision tools are used in people decisions. Quality & Credibility: Sri Lanka’s 360 Skin Clinic and 360 Aesthetics earned ISO 9001:2015 certification, signaling tighter quality management in client-facing healthcare services.
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