AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYouth Employment: The ILO warns youth job prospects are worsening fast, with NEET rising to 20% and youth unemployment up in most regions as entry-level roles shrink. South Africa Wages: South Africa’s minimum wage review for 2027 is open for public input until Sept. 4, with Living Wage South Africa arguing the current floor can’t lift workers out of poverty. South Africa Jobs: Statistics SA reports unemployment at 33.6% in Q2 2026, with job losses varying by metro, including Cape Town shedding work. Second-Career Pathways: Malaysia’s Armed Forces veterans program will expand partnerships with private firms to create more post-service employment, supported by training and upskilling. Hiring & Training Events: Fort Hays State University is hosting a part-time job fair Aug. 26 for employers to connect with students, while Stagecoach South runs a women-focused open day to show bus-industry career routes. Modern Hiring Tech: A Dallas staffing piece highlights how AI is being used to speed screening and match skills, but still needs human judgment. Migrant Worker Risks: Kosovo labor inspectors report migrant workers facing exploitation, withheld wages, and unsafe living conditions despite labor shortages.
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