AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth Unemployment Watch: The Philippines’ unemployment rate climbed to 4.9% in June as fresh graduates flooded the labor market but only a small share were absorbed into jobs, leaving hundreds of thousands still searching. Wage Hike Standoff: In Metro Manila, senators from both sides urged courts to lift a TRO blocking the P85 wage increase, arguing workers have waited long enough for the legal wage-setting system to kick in. SME Hiring Boost: South Africa’s Business Partners launched a R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund to help smaller firms cover labor costs for hiring young people, targeting about 1,000 new jobs. Entry-Level Pay Gap: New U.S. data suggests hybrid entry-level roles pay about 40% more than on-site jobs, raising questions about how “entry-level” is defined and what experience employers expect. Local Jobs via Policy: Muntinlupa City reiterated a local hiring rule requiring firms to reserve 70% of rank-and-file roles for residents, with exemptions possible if companies show real job-creation plans. Career Pathways for Youth: Kenya’s NYOTA program in Laikipia started a six-month employability track combining social-emotional training with apprenticeship placements to improve job prospects.
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