AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoContract Talks: Seattle Public Schools’ educators are close to a new three-year deal after months of bargaining, with about 10% wage growth over three years and added student support staffing like full-time counselors or social workers at larger elementary schools. Workplace Safety Training: Malaysia’s NIOSH and SPAN launched the Water Industries Safety Passport (WiSP), requiring water-sector workers to train from 2028 to better manage job risks. AI in HR & Hiring: Workable rolled out new AI recruiting agents for job briefs, sourcing, screening, and engagement, using a credit-based pricing model. Unfair Dismissal Readiness: A UK survey found only 7% of employers fully understand major unfair dismissal reforms coming in late 2026 and 2027, raising the odds of HR missteps. AI Governance at Work: BambooHR research says US workers spend most AI time troubleshooting and iterating prompts, not on immediately productive work. Labor & Benefits Innovation: Nara Health raised $14M to use AI for benefits administration and alternative health plan designs aimed at reducing employer costs and employee confusion. Public Sector Pay Scrutiny: UK accounts show a record ~£860k severance payout to a top civil servant after a short tenure, prompting calls to tighten exit-payment rules. Layoffs: Oracle began another round of cuts, with affected employees reporting a “6am” email notification pattern.
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