AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce Restructuring: Uber plans to cut about 3,300 corporate roles (around 10%) to flatten management layers and streamline teams, shifting more focus to ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxis. HR Compliance & Risk: A KPMG whistleblower says regulators must be “dragged kicking and screaming” to investigate audit-misconduct disclosures, spotlighting how whistleblowing complaints are handled at major firms. Labor Relations Fallout: China auto supplier Xingyu says it’s monitoring public sentiment after terminating offers for 107 fresh graduates, while Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz reportedly opened investigations. Public-Sector HR Governance: Redlands council delayed a city clerk pay decision after calls for more review of classification and benefits; in another case, a county employee discipline policy sparked disagreement over HR reporting and department-head authority. Workforce Development: Canada launched an Energy & Electricity Workforce Alliance to address skills shortages and grid modernization needs. AI for HR Operations: Darwinbox brought its AI-native HR platform to Slack to handle requests, approvals, and onboarding in the same place employees work. Career Negotiation Reality Check: A new HR role with broader scope than promised raises the question of when and how to address pay gaps constructively.
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