AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce & Hiring Signals: ONS data shows unemployment easing to 4.9% but vacancies falling again to the lowest level in five years, with youth unemployment still high and private-sector real pay barely growing. Youth Career Access: In Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park, job hunting is tied to systemic inequities, and local agencies are pushing Employment Ontario supports and training to help residents pivot careers. Teen Summer Jobs: US teens report a tough summer job search, with fewer teens employed than decades ago and employers offering fewer entry points at the start of the career ladder. AI & Jobs Policy: China plans a mechanism to track how AI affects employment over the next five years, while surveys show job seekers worry about AI dependence and fewer entry-level opportunities. AI Adoption at Work: One CEO replaced about 80% of staff after workers resisted an AI push, reigniting debate over training vs. layoffs. Employer Practices & Legal Risk: A 3rd Circuit ruling found an employer didn’t control benefits in a death case, and the EEOC settlement against Chicago’s Admiral Theatre requires anti-harassment training and stronger protections. Skills Pathways: Armenia is offering employer support to hire people with disabilities and workers over 63, and Blackpool’s education crisis highlights how many disadvantaged students fall out of education or training after age 16.
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