AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoWorkforce Planning & Pay: Robert Half’s Canada data says 44% of professionals plan to job hunt in H2 2026, citing better benefits/perks and career growth—an early warning for employers tracking retention by turnover alone. Benefits vs Salary: Another Canada report argues well-designed benefits can outperform equivalent pay hikes over time as salary growth stays flat. Job Fairs & Hiring Access: Chico, CA will host a city job fair Aug. 5, while Seaford, DE and Fort Wayne, IN run veteran and school-year career fairs to connect people directly with recruiters. Career Pathways in Education: Lakeland, FL’s High School Police Academy gives students hands-on law enforcement training, and Hays CISD expands virtual learning options for 2026-27. Immigration & Talent Mobility: RBC Foundation seed funding backs TRIEC’s AI-enabled platform to help skilled newcomers fast-track careers in Canada; meanwhile a proposed US bill could open a new Green Card route for long-term H-1B holders. Labor Market Signals: Illinois unemployment ticked up in June, and a study on ICE activity finds no positive labor-market effects for US-born workers. Skills Demand: Malaysia reports 343,836 TVET job opportunities on MYFutureJobs in six months, with average monthly pay around RM3,658. Care Work as a Career: UK Labour’s Angela Rayner urges treating social care as a “proper career path” and expanding support for unpaid carers.
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