AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabor Market Watch: U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts, while unemployment slipped to 4.2% mainly because labor force participation fell to 61.5% (lowest since 2021). Hiring Signals: Multiple reports describe a “low-hire, low-fire” market where layoffs stay low but job seekers struggle, and weekly unemployment aid filings edged down to 215,000. Fed & Inflation: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the 2% inflation target and warned he’ll “disappoint” anyone expecting easier policy. Workforce Fraud: Nisos says a DPRK-linked group submitted at least 166,893 fake job applications and ran thousands of interviews, pushing employers to tighten screening. Immigration & Work: The American Business Immigration Coalition’s Agricultural Council backed the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act to modernize H-2A and stabilize farm labor. Direct Hiring: U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced July virtual recruitment events and a July 7-9 career expo in Colorado Springs for roles including Border Patrol and CBP Officer. Career Pathways: A Fed-linked piece highlights fast-growing careers Gen Z can enter without a four-year degree, while another notes AI is shifting which skills employers value.
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