AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabor Market Cooling: U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.2%—but mostly because labor force participation fell to 61.5%, the lowest outside the Covid era. Hiring Caution: Multiple reports point to a “low-hire, low-fire” market where layoffs stay low, yet job seekers struggle to find openings. Jobless Claims Steady: Weekly unemployment aid filings inched down to 215,000, suggesting layoffs remain comparatively contained. AI Skills, Human Skills Still Win: A GMAC survey finds employers want AI capability in business grads, but communication, problem-solving, and leadership remain top hiring signals. Workplace Compliance: A Littler Q&A highlights independent-contractor misclassification risks for small businesses, especially in fitness. Federal Hiring Push: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is running July virtual recruitment events and a July 7-9 career expo in Colorado Springs for roles including Border Patrol and CBP Officer. Career Pathways: Westfield State and Baystate Health launch summer healthcare career programming for teens, blending hands-on experiences with soft-skill training. Education & Training: CBP-style hiring isn’t the only pipeline—Binghamton University’s new nanofabrication lab aims to build semiconductor-ready talent.
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