AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Labor Market: A new report says wages in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley are trailing inflation and unemployment is worsening relative to the state, though local business leaders expect year-over-year figures to improve in 2027. Federal Hiring: Customs and Border Protection is recruiting northern-border officers and will host a Nov. 18 webinar; some locations offer new hires up to $60,000 in incentives. AI and HR: Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned AI could cause serious short-term job disruptions and widen inequality. Separately, HR managers using AI to review promotion decisions say the tools have helped flag overlooked workers. Jobs Outlook: Initial unemployment claims rose to 200,000 but remain historically low, signaling few layoffs for now. Still, economists warn AI adoption could pressure hiring next year. Hiring Plans: TE Connectivity plans to create more than 860 jobs at a new manufacturing and research facility in Monroe County, New York. Worker Trends: Recent analysis finds younger workers struggling to enter some white-collar fields, while employment among workers over 35 has grown in several occupations.
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