AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Jobs: China’s rapid AI rollout is already displacing workers, from Wuhan taxi drivers hit by robotaxis to wider fears of unemployment as more people shift into gig work. Tech Talent & Hiring: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu says AI is threatening India’s IT job creation as companies move from hiring to automation and “advisory-first” global hiring models replace tech-only EOR speed. Semiconductors & Skills: China’s chip push (including Huawei’s “Tau’s Law” and Hualong One 2.0 nuclear approvals) underlines a long-run talent strategy, while India’s IT and semiconductor ambitions face pressure to create enough roles. Labour Rights in India: Courts back menstrual leave and pregnancy protections in public employment, while a case in Uttar Pradesh orders a pregnant candidate’s PET to be rescheduled. Migration & Work Visas: Indian professionals in China flagged declining work visas and spouse employment limits at an embassy Open House, alongside anti-India social media abuse. Trade & Employment Spillovers: India’s textile sector may gain as global sourcing shifts away from China; Bangladesh’s China-backed economic zone in Chattogram targets 100,000 jobs. Workplace Safety: Japan’s quake response highlights heat risks for evacuees, while Japan firms roll out cooling toilets and shorter hours for construction workers. Regional Disruption: WestJet cabin crew strike in Canada grounds flights, a reminder that pay structures and scheduling remain flashpoints for HR and staffing.
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