AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI and Jobs: American Express plans to cut about 3,500 roles, citing AI as one factor; Barclays is cutting 5,000 jobs. Amazon, after eliminating 30,000 corporate roles, says it will create 30,000 entry-level jobs in the UK by 2030. China has also issued guidance to promote AI-related job creation and limit displacement. Workplace Protections: A former Brooklyn Nets executive alleges he was fired 16 days after returning from parental leave. Research also finds three-quarters of employers lack manager-specific sexual-harassment training. Benefits Pressure: Employer family health plans averaged $28,303 this year, up 5%, while workers’ average contribution rose 9%. Skills and Hiring: Telangana opened a centre to train young people in applied AI and green industries; 100 job offers were announced at its launch.
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