AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCareer Progression: A Randstad Malaysia survey found 44% of workers reject a conventional, upward-only career path, pressing employers to offer advancement for specialists who don’t want management roles. Pay and Recognition: 81% of surveyed Canadian workers would choose a cash bonus over a holiday party; nearly half said double pay would persuade them to work a scheduled holiday. Workforce Trends: South Korea’s non-regular workforce hit a record 8.67 million, or 38.5% of salaried workers, while the pay gap with regular employees widened. Hiring Outlook: UK reports point to a tougher jobs market, with vacancies at a five-year low and wage growth at its slowest in nearly six years. Youth Employment: The UK plans 10,000 tech work-experience placements to help young people gain a foothold in the sector. Ghana’s Youth Employment Agency says it has enrolled 100,628 beneficiaries—75.7% of its annual target—and is expanding vocational training and job pathways.
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