AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Jobs: A new ECB study says the AI boom’s impact on overall US employment and wages has been muted so far, though junior workers in highly exposed roles look more vulnerable. Workplace Tech & Cost Cuts: Santander UK is rolling out AI tools to all 185,000 employees as part of a £433m cost-cutting drive, without yet saying whether jobs will be affected. Career Readiness in Schools: Westlake High School’s Career Research Academy is training students for trades through hands-on projects, reflecting a broader shift toward career and technical education that builds practical skills. Graduate Hiring Pressure: Qatar’s Ministry of Labour and the British Council ran a Graduate Career Path Forum with HSBC Qatar to connect students to private-sector roles. Employment Market Signals: Korea’s big-group employment was nearly flat, with the top four conglomerates cutting jobs while Coupang added headcount. Youth Job Strain: China’s 16–24 jobless rate edged down in May but stayed higher than last year, with business confidence still pressured. Public Sector Rules: A guide explains what post-employment conflict-of-interest limits can apply to public servants. Labor Rights: Kenya’s court nullified Dock Workers Union elections and ordered fresh polls. Budget & Jobs Promise: West Bengal’s first BJP budget raised DA by 20% and pledged one lakh government jobs, with a women’s reservation component.
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