AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic-Sector Labor: California state workers staged a one-day strike over return-to-office rules, pay and health care, while thousands more prepared to walk out over contract disputes. Compliance and Pay: A survey of Spanish companies found 44.2% had at least one labor-compliance area still pending or uncertain, including preparations for pay transparency. Malaysia is developing a salary framework starting at RM2,500 for graduates and semi-professional workers, targeted for June 2027. Workforce Costs: Childcare expenses are keeping some parents out of work, while UK pay awards edged up to 3.1% as inflation rose. Layoffs: S&S Worldwide plans to cut 70 jobs at its Connecticut headquarters; Cannondale’s office closure will affect 143 workers across several functions, including HR. HR Accountability: A jury found SHRM liable over its handling of an employee’s request to bring a service animal to work, with $400,000 in damages ordered. AI and Jobs: HR leaders say AI is forcing companies to rethink roles and skills, even as some employers face pressure to show measurable business gains from adoption.
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