AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S. Labor Market: September job openings rose by 333,000 to 7.52 million, while layoffs fell to their lowest level in 18 months. Quits also climbed, but other reports point to tougher competition, with job seekers outnumbering openings 2.6 to 1. AI and Job Cuts: Canva says an “existential” AI threat is driving sweeping cuts; Squarespace is laying off 300 employees, while Virgin Media O2 plans thousands of UK cuts. Pay Transparency: Proposed UK rules could expose a “loyalty penalty” for experienced staff. Only 43% of surveyed HR leaders say their pay bands are ready to publish. Worker Protections: Allegheny County approved employer-funded paid parental leave, while female teachers in Jordan report job offers as low as JD80 a month—far below the JD290 minimum wage—and unpaid training. Workforce Trends: South Korea’s non-wage workforce grew for the first time in three years, with gains among young adults and people aged 70 and older.
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