AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoWorkforce Access: Victoria College has opened Texas’ first on-campus workforce pod, connecting students and community members to job listings, career assessments, training and workforce staff. Layoffs: Starbucks is cutting 51 jobs in Washington: 43 retail positions tied to five store closures and eight at its Seattle headquarters. Job Moves: Nearly half of surveyed Gen Z professionals in Canada plan to look for work by year-end, citing better pay, benefits and advancement; 46% expect to search, up from 36% a year ago. Job Quality: Philippine labor group SENTRO welcomed August’s employment gains but cautioned that much of the increase came from unpaid family work and self-employment, not necessarily stable, adequately paid jobs. Hiring Rules: The U.S. has published a wage rule for employers hiring H-1B workers, while higher wage changes have also been proposed.
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