AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCaregiver Support: A Hong Kong survey found flexible hours and work-from-home arrangements were among the most effective ways to ease working caregivers’ stress and burden. Layoff Watch: Puerto Rico’s labor department is investigating mass layoffs at Encanto Restaurants, checking whether workers got required notice and are owed wages or leave pay. Disney is also eyeing thousands of cuts, while Marriott layoffs have hit corporate teams, including HR and IT. Workforce Outlook: Nearly two-thirds of HR leaders expect layoffs in 2027, and employers anticipate workers will shoulder more healthcare costs. Worker Protections: New York has granted employees access to their personnel files, while Philadelphia is expanding workplace protections related to menstruation and menopause. The Labor Department has also finalized a rule updating anti-discrimination requirements for apprenticeships. AI and Jobs: Google is expanding voluntary buyouts to five countries as it ramps up AI spending; eligible employees could receive up to 12 months’ salary. HR teams are also weighing how to use AI in hiring while managing risks such as fake applicants.
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