AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabor Market: Iran’s labor ministry warns that continued contraction could push 1.4 million people out of the labor market; it acknowledges 700,000 wartime job losses, while September inflation reached 89.8%. Pay and Hiring: The UK Budget includes a minimum-wage rise and £100 in energy support for households, but small-business leaders warn rising employment costs and policy uncertainty could squeeze hiring. Training Access: Ontario has paused some funding for unemployed people seeking skills training, delaying course starts and leaving applicants waiting months. Workforce Pipeline: India approved manufacturing and sports-goods schemes intended to expand production and employment; Helix Electric’s Alabama campus expects 160 jobs in its first phase. Worker Protections: The ILO says more than 83% of domestic workers worldwide remain in informal employment, and their wages are rising more slowly than other workers’. Early Careers: A £10,000 grant funded paid internships for six Glasgow teens, helping remove the cost barrier of unpaid work.
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