AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFed Watch: The Fed warned inflation is still elevated and signaled it’s ready to act, citing a PCE rise and core PCE at 3.4%, while also pointing to supply shocks and tariff pass-through. Housing & Cost Pressure: Home prices hit an all-time high even as sales cooled, keeping affordability tight for jobseekers and movers. Labor Market Reality Check: New research flags a “low-hire, low-fire” economy that’s especially hurting 18–24-year-olds, with fewer openings and tougher entry into first jobs. Workforce Shortage: Despite layoffs talk, economists project the biggest worker shortage in U.S. history—meaning hiring may be constrained by talent, not demand. HR & Compliance: U.Va. released a third DOJ compliance report detailing changes to hiring practices, including removing DEI-related requirements and programs. Tech Hiring & Skills: HR pros are putting more focus on training as AI raises role complexity faster than existing programs. Workplace Policy: Federal employee discipline rules are set for major overhaul, reshaping adverse action and due-process expectations. Career Pathways: A West Virginia rare-earth processing hub aims to turn coal waste into REE supply for defense and EV magnets, tying jobs to national security.
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