AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDismissal Rights: An Auckland employment authority awarded international student Yucen Xi $27,890 after finding she was unjustifiably fired from a jewellery store. Xi says workers on student visas need stronger protection. Leadership Move: AS Watson named Katinka Ruikes managing director of Kruidvat Belgium from January; she began her career in HR before moving into sales and operations leadership. Workforce Pressure: University of Colorado research professors face worsening pay and job security as federal funding falls, with some relying on grants to cover salaries. Jobs Outlook: China reported 10.52 million new urban jobs in the first nine months of 2026 and plans measures to expand services employment and address AI-driven workforce shifts. Workplace Culture: New research suggests teams are more likely to innovate when employees can speak up about workload and decline extra assignments.
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