AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFed Watch: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told markets inflation is still too high and hinted the central bank may need rate hikes soon, keeping hiring and borrowing costs in focus as the economy wobbles. Jobs Data Countdown: Wall Street is bracing for the July job openings/turnover report Tuesday and the August monthly jobs report Friday after July employment stalled unexpectedly. H-1B Firestorm: A Silicon Valley investor mocked JD Vance’s push to hire and train Americans, triggering backlash as a proposed $103,265 H-1B fee raises new questions about who gets hired. Talent Pipeline Pressure: A new report warns skilled trades face a 1.3M-worker gap, with retirement driving shortages and employers struggling to find trained hands. Federal Hiring Rules: The FBI loosened some background disqualifiers for applicants, a shift that could affect recruiting and HR screening practices. Workforce & Community Hiring: Walmart announced a $1.3B automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, GA, targeting 1,000 jobs, while DHS canceled a Buffalo career expo over safety concerns.
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