AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLeadership Change: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce names Christina Hayes its next President and CEO, starting Oct. 1, bringing 20+ years across community development, tourism, communications, and economic growth. Hiring & Local Government: Pasadena relaunches its nationwide search for a permanent city manager, using a new executive search firm and reopening applications through Oct. 16 for a $380,000–$425,000 role. Workforce Shortages & Skills: A new report highlights 8 trade jobs employers can’t fill fast enough, emphasizing paid apprenticeships as a fast route to credentials and six-figure pay. AI & Jobs: Coverage continues on how AI is reshaping hiring and entry-level work, including concerns from AI workers and guidance on staying employable. Employment Law: A court upheld a $7.85M verdict for employees fired after refusing a COVID-19 vaccine, underscoring workplace rights and compliance risk. Career Mobility: Stories also spotlight people pivoting careers into care work, dementia support, and other second-act roles.
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