AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoHoliday Pay Rules: The Philippines’ DOLE set how workers should be paid for Ninoy Aquino Day (Aug. 21) and National Heroes Day (Aug. 31), including 100% pay for non-working regular-holiday days and 200% for those who work, plus extra pay when a holiday falls on a rest day. Entry-Level Hiring & Pay: An Indeed-linked look at India finds job title inflation outpacing pay, while new reporting highlights how AI is reshaping early-career hiring and making first jobs harder to land. Career Pathways Programs: EY is rolling out an 8–12-month paid “Career Residency” to train entry-level hires for higher starting roles, and InternSync launched a swipe-based platform to connect high schoolers to internships without relying on personal networks. Labour Market Pressure: The ILO says Afghanistan’s female labour participation has hit the world’s lowest levels after employment growth favored men only. Workplace Reality Check: A long-time Adobe tech worker says after being laid off and struggling to find another role, he became a school bus driver—pay cut, but a more stable daily life. Youth Employment Warning: A report flags teen summer jobs hitting their lowest level since 1948, raising questions about what that means for early career experience.
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