AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHR Tech & Payroll Expansion: AscentHR completed its acquisition of OS HRS (Malaysia, Japan, India) to boost regional payroll, compliance, and native-language support across APAC and the Middle East. Workforce Policy & Compliance: Malaysia is shifting from “job quantity” to “job quality,” prioritizing higher wages, skills matching, and technology-enabled hiring. Foreign Worker Management: Malaysia’s KESUMA says foreign worker quota approvals are now fully processed through the eQuota module, ending case-by-case approvals. Worker Protection: The UAE is enforcing its midday break ban for outdoor work, with fines up to Dh50,000 and possible permit suspension for violations. Gig Worker Protections: China expanded work-related injury insurance for gig workers nationwide, covering more platform-based roles and making protection follow the worker. Talent Leadership Moves: Wipro appointed Priya Jha Choudhary as CHRO for its AI Native Business unit, focusing on workforce transformation and leadership development. Hiring & Training Pipelines: Indonesia is preparing teachers for its Garuda Top Schools initiative, emphasizing educator integrity and professional readiness.
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