AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth employment push (UK): Britain’s Labour government says it’s ramping support for young people with a Jobs Guarantee, work experience, and mental health help as NEET levels near 1 million (ages 16–24). Wage-setting in the Philippines: DOLE says a planned P25 daily increase for Metro Manila under Wage Order 27 could still proceed if the courts uphold it, while Calabarzon and Central Luzon are next in line. Employment law access (Zimbabwe): A Supreme Court ruling lets workers dismissed under registered employment codes appeal straight to the Labour Court, skipping a labour officer step. Class actions and pay compliance (Australia): Underpayment cases tied to annualised salary arrangements and public-holiday entitlements keep growing, with retail managers and major chains facing new claims. Job market pressure (South Africa): Unemployment rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026; youth unemployment hit 47.4% as formal sector jobs fell. AI and marketing ROI: Only 6% of marketers say AI is delivering major performance gains, even as adoption is widespread. Student debt (South Africa): Universities are owed over R9.3bn, trapping graduates out of credentials and the job market. Career entry for teens (Canada): A 16-year-old built Jobbli, a free platform matching teens to part-time work. Skills-to-jobs (Nepal): A Skill and Employment Fair aims to connect employers and training providers and turn skills into employment.
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