AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce Programs: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos launched three initiatives to build skills, connect workers with jobs and support livelihoods, targeting barriers including poor access to job information and skills mismatches. Pay and Protection: Central Visayas’ daily minimum wage rose by 42 pesos on Wednesday, with a separate 500-peso monthly increase for domestic workers. Malaysia’s Perkeso is also offering contribution discounts to employers and subsidies for self-employed workers to widen social protection. AI and Jobs: Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate positions over three years as part of an AI restructuring, while UNDP has launched programs to attract investment and create jobs, warning that 800 million young people could face a shortage of work over the next 15 years. HR Practices: New guidance urges employers to review hiring, management and promotion systems so neurodivergent employees can contribute and advance without lowering clear, job-related standards. Employment Recovery: Ontario’s employment rate remains below pre-pandemic levels in four of five regions, according to recent coverage.
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