AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Jobs Watch: June hiring cooled as the U.S. added about 57,000 jobs and unemployment stayed near 4.2%, while long-term unemployment rose—signals of a slower, more strained labor market. AI Hiring & Fraud: A French startup (Jobloo) is pushing one-click, ATS-friendly applications, while separate reporting warns AI-driven job fraud is multiplying and that scammers exploit travel bookings and personal data. HR Pay & Culture: KONE’s Total Rewards leader says pay and recognition decisions “send signals,” framing rewards as culture-building, not just compensation. Local Hiring & Openings: Iceland confirmed a Basildon Food Warehouse opening on Oct. 13 with ~20 jobs; Aldi is adding 28 roles in Quarteira, Portugal; Arcwood opened a new Indianapolis HQ bringing nearly 200 employees together. Workplace Rights: CUPE alleges YMCA of Northern Alberta laid off longtime staff during unionization efforts, filing an unfair labour practices complaint. Policy & Jobs: Germany unveiled a 34-measure plan to boost growth and employment, including pension reform and bureaucracy cuts. Retirement Rules: Andhra Pradesh raised PSU/corporate superannuation age to 62, with retrospective application from 2022.
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