AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLayoffs: Disney is reportedly preparing thousands of cuts as managers target 20% cost savings. Squarespace is eliminating 300 jobs, or 19% of its workforce, with at least 16 weeks’ pay, health care and visa support for affected staff. Labor Relations: Some 29,000 California State University workers rallied as faculty voted on strike authorization, spotlighting pay and working conditions. Hiring Pressures: Irish dental employers report persistent staffing gaps. ESRI says recruitment of workers from outside the EEA rose across most sectors, but retention remains a challenge, especially for highly skilled hires. Employer Compliance: A new U.S. executive order links PERM processing and green-card sponsorship to employers’ layoff history, raising fresh questions for workforce planning. AI Hiring: Graduates are encountering AI screening and avatar interviews, with advisers warning that automated early stages leave candidates with little human contact.
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