AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkplace Action: New Zealand firefighters’ union members voted for four 10-hour strikes after 99% rejected a 2.2% pay offer; members say they have had no raise since July 2023. Layoffs and Hiring: Canva says 1,200 jobs—22% of its workforce—are affected by a restructure, while U.S. job openings rose to 7.52 million in September, above expectations. Amazon plans to hire more than 300,000 seasonal U.S. workers at an average $20 an hour; some working at least 30 hours weekly qualify for health coverage from January. Young Workers and AI: Reports highlight a tough entry-level market, but one finds AI is not necessarily the main cause; employers’ hiring choices and a factory slowdown are also squeezing young job seekers. Pay Policy: A Japanese firm is scrapping degree-based pay and offering all new hires the same starting salary.
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