AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUniversity Pay & Job Security: Aotearoa’s tertiary education staff are pushing back on “corporatisation,” warning universities can’t be run like businesses as collective bargaining heats up over pay, workloads, and casual/fixed-term job security. Remote Work Reality Check: Gallup-style findings show 77% of Gen Z who can work remotely still prefer RTO, citing loneliness and weaker career advancement; remote roles also appear to demand higher skills and credentials. Workplace Discrimination Case: Fox TV filed a response to anchor Taryn Asher’s gender discrimination lawsuit, arguing her alleged “unprofessional behavior” included profanity and newsroom outbursts. AI & Employment: OpenAI faces staff unrest amid executive exits and safety team restructuring as it heads toward an IPO; separately, an AI store manager in San Francisco fired a human worker after repeated lateness. Global Hiring & Migration: Qatar and Kenya agreed to explore new recruitment pathways for skilled Kenyan workers. Local Labor Impact: Albertsons continues store closures in NJ after the failed Kroger deal, affecting jobs and sales footprint. Career/Training Growth: Sudbury’s Flour Mill Community Farm expands to boost youth employment and programming.
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