AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkplace Health Trend: Chinese office workers are using parasols, full-face masks and sunscreen at desks to fight “office ageing,” blaming harsh lighting, dry air and long hours for skin and eye strain. Layoffs & Closures: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum will permanently close its Tacoma facility, cutting 120 jobs by Oct. 30 (some earlier). AI & Hiring Pressure: Tech layoffs in 2026 have already surpassed all of 2025, with Oracle, Amazon and Dell among the biggest cutters; in India, tech hiring is growing but remains selective, with entry-level roles scarce. Corporate Restructuring: Uber plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce, with roughly 3,400 jobs at risk, including in India. Trade & Jobs Risk: B.C. could lose thousands of jobs if U.S. tariffs persist, while the U.S. urges G20 action to protect industries and jobs from Chinese imports. Skills Pipeline: Kenya’s second cohort of Chinese-language teacher scholarship students heads to Tianjin for a 2+2 program aimed at building local teaching capacity. Industry Investment: LS Cable & System details a “China-free” U.S. rare-earth magnet supply chain plan in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs.
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