AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLabor Market Dropouts: A new report says record numbers of people have stopped looking for jobs, with the labor participation rate falling to the lowest level since the late 1970s—raising fresh alarms for hiring and career planning. Job Search Strategy: Hiring leaders are pushing “spikes,” rewarding candidates who go deep in one standout skill instead of being broadly “good at everything.” Skills-to-Work Portals: Malaysia urged unemployed TVET graduates to use PERKESO’s MYFutureJobs portal to find roles that match their training. Career Pathways for Youth: Qatar’s “My Career, My Future” program is bringing students into real workplace exposure via platforms and guidance on government labor-market needs. Employment Records Watch: India’s EPFO warned workers to double-check joining and exit dates to avoid PF and pension problems. Recruitment Signals: Vietnam’s hiring is steady but talent shortages remain tight, especially for AI, cybersecurity, and engineering roles. Unemployment Hotspot: Birmingham’s Edgbaston constituency topped unemployment among over-16s, highlighting uneven local job access. Workplace Policy Risk: A lawyer warned that “blanket” hybrid rules can create legal exposure for employers.
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