AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Hiring Pressure: Goldman Sachs says AI-exposed industries have seen weaker job-opening growth since 2022, with entry-level workers hit hardest as generative tools automate parts of call centers, software publishing, consulting and advertising. Workforce Policy (India): NITI Aayog urges “skills not degree” hiring, starting employability and entrepreneurship training from Class 6 and making apprenticeships the main route to jobs, arguing skilling outcomes are uneven. Automation on the Job (China): Hangzhou is piloting wheeled “robocops” that use cameras and radar to spot helmetless e-bike riders and other violations, issue warnings, and assist police—no arrests, but real roadside work. Corporate Layoffs Watch (Oracle): Reports say Oracle managers are being asked to flag roles for cuts ahead of Sept 1, as the company continues heavy AI/cloud investment. Seasonal Hiring (India): Festive hiring is forecast to rise 15–20% in H2 2026, creating up to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig roles as firms plan earlier and hire more flexibly. Skills Upgrading (China): China plans support for at least 3 million industrial workers to pursue further education and skills upgrades by 2030. Safety & Jobs (Japan/India): Japan saw a fatal train collision involving track workers; India’s tribunal reforms also move toward more structured oversight via a new National Tribunals Commission.
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