AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPaid Leave Compliance: Maryland’s FAMLI program is nearing rollout, with employers needing HR/payroll/legal coordination for up to 12 weeks paid leave (and potentially 24 weeks in some cases), funded by employer and employee contributions. Public Sector Bargaining: In Ontario’s Hastings County long-term care homes, nurses won a new two-year contract via arbitration after Bill 124 limits were struck down, bringing retroactive wage gains. Workforce Well-Being: North Oaks Health opened a “Resilience Room” for staff at its medical center, offering short scheduled breaks with massage chairs, yoga mats and calming nature sounds. Zero-Hour Contract Costs: UK plans to crack down on zero-hour contracts could cost firms up to about £3bn annually, including guaranteed hours and pay for cancelled shifts. HR Tech & Hiring Ops: HR Tech Breakthrough named Symphony Talent “Recruiting Platform of the Year,” while Stax Payments reports SMBs are using AI more for work—though HR remains a lower-trust area. Local Hiring Support: Topeka Public Schools partnered with Edustaff to strengthen substitute staffing and onboarding.
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