AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S. Hiring Pulse: ADP says private payrolls rose 98,000 in June but missed forecasts, while planned layoffs fell sharply—signaling a steadier labor market even as hiring stays cautious. Job Openings Watch: New JOLTS data put U.S. job openings at 7.594 million in May, up slightly, but hiring slowed—workers may see demand without a fast hiring surge. Workplace Risk & HR Duty: A UK tribunal case highlights how mishandling long-term sickness absence can backfire hard for employers, with major compensation tied to disability-related treatment and role changes. Health Workforce Reform: Spain’s Ministry of Health is moving to overhaul resident doctors’ working conditions, tightening on-call limits, reducing hours, and improving pay—aimed at safer training and less burnout. Training & Skills Pipeline: Morocco’s “Digital Morocco 2030” pushes digital jobs via public-sector modernization and large-scale training. Layoff/Restructuring: Spudnik cut 100 roles while shifting focus to innovation, training, and new prototypes for farm equipment. Local Hiring & Services: Illinois launches a new Department of Early Childhood to streamline childcare, early intervention, and preschool support. Employee Experience Lens: A new investor-focused view argues companies that treat people strategy as a system can outperform financially over time.
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