AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLayoff Watch: Disney is reportedly preparing to cut thousands of jobs, asking managers to find up to 20% in savings; no final headcount has been announced. Malaysia’s HR ministry says affected Media Mulia workers may qualify for job-loss support if restructuring leads to layoffs. Buyout Decisions: Microsoft’s offers to about 60,000 employees may signal further cuts. Employment lawyers advise weighing severance against future job prospects and benefits. Hiring and Age: Singapore job seekers over 50 report automated rejections and age bias as the retirement age is set to rise in 2029. Workplace Equity: The share of companies with women CEOs reached 28.2% in 2025, but gender balance worsened in middle management, weakening the leadership pipeline, an ILO report finds. UK Compliance: From Jan. 1, 2027, employers must tell workers in writing about their right to join a union; new liability for third-party harassment also raises the bar for prevention.
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