AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Market: Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, a six-month high, as the economy shed 4,700 jobs; losses were concentrated in full-time work. In the U.S., employers added 165,000 jobs and unemployment dipped to 4.1%, but 3.1% annual wage growth still trails inflation. Pay Transparency: The UK plans to require employers to include salaries in job adverts, aiming to help applicants compare roles and tackle pay gaps. Manufacturing Jobs: India says organised manufacturing employment grew 30% to 21 million from 2021 to 2025, while wages rose 29%. Skills and Hiring: India’s MSME Ministry and Samsung launched a training and internship partnership across 15 technology centres, targeting 1,600 trainees in its first year, with stipends and placement support. Wage Pressure: Philippine labor groups called for a ₱200 daily wage increase as October inflation accelerated to 7.8%, further eroding workers’ purchasing power.
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