AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHiring Now: Walmart is recruiting for its new World Golf Village, Florida, Supercenter, with most hourly roles paying $15 to $28 an hour. Openings include stockers, service associates, pharmacy staff and an HR associate; certified pharmacy technicians are offered $20.50 to $33.50 an hour. Workweek Debate: A proposed federal 32-hour standard would trigger overtime after 32 hours without cutting pay or benefits. Research puts workers’ preferred week at 37 hours, while full-time employees report working about 43. Job-Search Strain: One laid-off professional has spent a year and hundreds of applications looking for work, highlighting the financial toll of a prolonged search. AI and Skills: More than half of employers say new graduates lack the AI skills they need, while only about one-quarter believe universities are keeping pace with workplace changes. Workplace Trends: QSR’s 2026 list spotlights restaurant brands offering career paths, education benefits, predictable schedules and financial support to help workers advance. Industry Growth: U.S. bioscience employment rose 7% from 2021 to 2025, reaching 2.31 million jobs, with gains in 41 states.
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