AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity and HR: As attacks increasingly exploit trusted workplace relationships, experts say awareness alone is not enough; HR should help build practical habits that make secure behavior routine. Early-Career Hiring: A UK survey found 34% of employers think young applicants lack an understanding of workplace expectations, while communication and reliability are also common concerns. Nearly a third of young jobseekers say limited work experience is a barrier. Fair Hiring: A Texas logistics company agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve EEOC claims that it rejected women for pallet-repair jobs. It must appoint an HR professional to revise hiring policies and provide training. People Leadership: Sweetgreen named Lauren Crowley, formerly of Starbucks and Expedia, as chief people officer. Ciena appointed Monika Fahlbusch, previously Epic Games’ CPO, to lead its global people strategy. Workforce Strategy: HCLTech says the US pause on permanent labor certifications should have little effect, citing few applications and a continued focus on local hiring. Separately, Israel Aerospace Industries is slowing recruitment as it weighs AI’s workforce impact, with training seen as a way to limit layoffs. Gig Work: China is preparing nationwide rules to strengthen protections for platform workers, including employment contracts and oversight of algorithms.
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