AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Jobs: World Bank research flags AI job risk as far higher in high-income economies (14.2% of jobs highly automatable) than in low- and middle-income countries (4.5%), raising pressure on upskilling and workforce planning. Layoffs & Restructuring: Visa is cutting about 2,600 jobs globally (~7% of staff), with reports of India layoffs hitting teams in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad as the firm shifts toward AI. Hiring & Pay Signals: ROK’s employed seniors hit a record high as desired retirement age rises to 73.6 years, with most saying they need extra living expenses. Workplace Costs: India’s group health insurance premiums are climbing as employees fall ill earlier and insurers pay from day one, squeezing employer budgets. Economy Watch (Services): India’s services PMI slid to 53.3 in July, the weakest in 53 months, with slower new orders but still-positive hiring. Geopolitics & Talent: China announced countermeasures on US moves, including drone export controls, while the FBI says it has expanded “working groups” with China and Russia to target cyber fraud and child exploitation. Regional HR Tech: GreatDay HR expands across Southeast Asia, adding Vietnam as SMEs push for HR digital transformation.
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