AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoGlobal Jobs: South Korea added 113,000 jobs year over year in September, but youth employment fell for a 47th straight month. Restaurant and lodging jobs dropped sharply, while manufacturing employment rose for the first time in 27 months. Australia also reported an unexpected September employment decline, with unemployment at 4.7%. Hiring Outlook: A survey points to weaker employer confidence amid rising employment costs, while Georgia reported record labor-force and employment levels for a ninth consecutive month. Workplace Rights: New Zealand’s Employment Court ruled that five Calendar Girls dancers were employees, not contractors, making the business responsible for employment entitlements and tax obligations. Workforce Inclusion: Namibia’s vice president urged employers to turn disability skills training into accessible jobs and lasting livelihoods.
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