AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S. Jobs Outlook: October hiring may have picked up to roughly 60,000 jobs, with unemployment expected to hold at 4.2%. But wage growth is lagging inflation, and hiring remains too slow to ease the search for work. Hiring Signals: Jobless claims fell to 189,000, their lowest level since July, while September openings rose to 7.5 million. The figures suggest employers are holding on to workers and may be posting more roles, even as hiring stays cautious. Regional Pressure: Michigan’s unemployment rate reached 5% in September, above the national rate, amid layoffs and closures affecting auto and health-care workers. Veteran Careers: North Carolina is promoting veteran hiring through statewide events, while Louisiana nonprofit The Boot is expanding help for veterans translating military experience into civilian jobs. Hiring Technology: Deel launched an AI tool to flag identity fraud in applications and verify workers after hiring, adding a new layer of screening for employers.
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