AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkforce Policy: Malaysia says employers must prioritize local applicants through MyFutureJobs and plans a phased RM2,000 minimum wage from June 2027, giving smaller businesses time to adjust. Workplace Rights: The U.S. government sued Google, alleging it failed to restore a military reservist to comparable work after leave. Microsoft is offering eligible employees in Canada, India, the U.K. and U.S. financial support and career planning to leave voluntarily. Career Pathways: Canada opened applications for 2027 Summer Jobs wage subsidies, prioritizing construction, environmental, digital and AI roles. Texas also awarded $1.7 million for customized training for 689 workers. Job Mobility: Canada’s competition chief urged limits on non-compete agreements, saying they can obstruct job changes and wage growth. AI and Hiring: Some employers are bringing back workers after AI-related cuts when the technology falls short—a trend dubbed the “AI boomerang.”
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