AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJobs & Wages: The U.S. June jobs report is due Thursday, with economists expecting steady hiring but wage growth still lagging inflation. Minimum Wage Pushback: Australia’s minimum wage rise to $26.44/hour (plus super changes) is already raising cost fears for SMEs, with some owners warning they may exit. EEOC Update: The U.S. EEOC rescinded guidance on permissible affirmative action, signaling employers should re-check DEI and hiring practices. Rural Employment: India’s VB-G RAM G rollout is set to guarantee 125 days of rural work with a ₹300 daily wage floor, but labor groups and lawmakers are debating whether it’s enough. Local Labor Tensions: Punjab’s Suthra Punjab sanitation workers protested unpaid salaries and promised bonuses, disrupting traffic. Workforce Development: Qatar’s QCDC opened registration for “My Career – My Future” job-shadowing for high schoolers, while the UK’s University of Lincoln launched an immersive Crime Scene House to tackle forensic shortages. Hiring News: USAntibiotics will host a July 8 career fair for manufacturing roles.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.