AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Hiring: Canada’s hiring rate for workers aged 15–29 fell across occupations, including those least exposed to AI, pointing to a broader slowdown; the rate in those least-exposed jobs dropped to 3.3%. Workforce Changes: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 employees amid rising AI costs, while UnityPoint plans further Iowa layoffs. Recruitment: UK graduate openings have plunged 43%, leaving two jobseekers per vacancy; separate research finds 36% of U.S. job ads are more than a month old. Immigration: Canada has removed the time limit for work-permit applicants waiting on labor-market assessments. Skills & Access: A $1.6 million HUD grant will provide Rockford public-housing residents with job training and career counseling while helping them keep more of their earnings. HR Policy: Goliad County will require job openings to be posted for at least five days, aiming to promote fairer access. Inclusive Growth: Researchers warn women could miss out on skilled jobs and contracts in Africa’s clean-energy transition without targeted policies.
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