AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUK Jobs Market: Hiring has “largely stopped moving” as employment costs weigh on employers, leaving Britain in a “low hire, low fire” rut and blocking routes into work for first-time jobseekers. Workplace Compliance: USCIS will reject older versions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 after Sept. 15, 2026, with no grace period for the updated editions. Holiday Pay Rules: The Philippines’ labor department reminded firms how to pay for Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes Day, including double pay for work on regular holidays. AI Skills Shift: New labor-market data says judgement, communication, and curiosity are becoming the most valuable skills as AI reshapes hiring and promotions. Youth Employment Pressure: A study finds youth unemployment remains high as job opportunities weaken, especially in retail and accommodation/food services. Labor Enforcement: Saskatchewan recorded its first conviction under former foreign-worker protection rules after an employer charged a worker $12,000 to keep their job. Women’s Labor Force: Nearly 850,000 women have left the US workforce since January, driving most of the net decline. Skills-Based Alternatives: More families are choosing skills-based activities over youth sports leagues, aiming for long-term confidence and learning. Health Outbreak: A measles outbreak is accelerating in Pennsylvania, with hundreds of cases and rising hospitalizations.
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