AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce Restructuring: National Australia Bank plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, with 1,500 targeted by year-end, mainly in corporate overhead. Netflix is also cutting about 1,000 roles, while Volkswagen is seeking a global pay freeze through 2030. Pay and Hours: Singapore’s National Wages Council recommends 6%–8% raises, with a minimum S$120 increase, for lower-paid workers from December. A separate report says nearly half of Singapore workers put in six or more unpaid hours each week. Worker Protections: An Australian human-rights report warns that pregnant employees face “sham” redundancies. Staff at Binghamton Housing Authority and Skagit Valley College are also pushing for union representation. Hiring and AI: A UK survey found 29% of young people have fallen for recruitment scams. India’s Hunar.AI raised Rs 40 crore to expand AI-powered hiring and workforce tools for frontline employers.
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