AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWork Trials Under Fire: Recruiters are increasingly asking for week-long “work trials,” and job seekers are pushing back as the process can feel like an audition without clear rules. Interview Prep Gets AI Upgrade: Whirl launched an AI video interview practice platform with realistic simulations and blunt feedback on what’s costing candidates offers. Hiring Tools for Small Teams: A roundup highlights how applicant tracking and other hiring tools can help smaller employers move faster and compete with bigger firms’ recruiting systems. AI in the Workplace: Microsoft is reportedly winding down Claude Code usage internally and steering employees toward GitHub Copilot CLI, underscoring how fast AI tools are changing day-to-day work. Skills and Reskilling Focus: Zuellig Pharma’s HR leader says the real challenge is reskilling teams for digital transformation in healthcare, not just hiring. Inclusive Hiring Data: Malaysia’s DOSM reports many employers see OKU workers as comparable on work ethic, with productivity and innovation gains. Job Market Pressure: UK youth unemployment and NEET concerns remain front and center, with calls to rebuild pathways into work and training. Workplace Safety Reminder: Singapore employers are urged to strengthen haze preparedness plans as warmer, drier conditions raise fire and air-quality risks.
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