AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGig-Worker Rights: China has proposed its first dedicated labor rules for platform workers, including contracts for those whose work meets the legal test for employment. The draft is open for public feedback through Nov. 8. Jobs and AI: China says it created 10.52 million urban jobs in the first nine months and plans new employment measures focused on AI and services. Redundancy: UK employers proposed 50,904 job cuts in September, the highest monthly total since 2020, while the £30,000 tax-free redundancy limit remains unchanged since 1988. AI in Recruitment: AI-written CVs and automated screening are creating a hiring arms race. In one law firm’s trial, an AI agent’s top-candidate rankings differed from the human shortlist. Internal Mobility: A new survey finds many employers struggle to prove the impact of learning programs, even as skills development and redeployment can help fill roles and reduce hiring costs. Hiring Push: South Korea’s Toss Place is recruiting hundreds across functions, including HR, engineering, finance and sales. Workplace Accountability: Police in Bengaluru have registered a case against an HR manager accused of sexually harassing an employee; the investigation is ongoing.
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