AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Market Softens: Employers added just 29,000 jobs in September and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, with July and August revised down by 60,000—signaling a cooler hiring pace as wages lag inflation. ADP’s Warning Shot: ADP’s own payroll counts show growth slowing (fiscal 2026 up ~1%, guidance near flat), adding to the “labor market is losing momentum” narrative. Hiring Mix, Not Layoff Wave: Private payrolls rose while government cut 17,000; healthcare (+17,000), construction (+11,000) and manufacturing (+9,000) still added jobs, but at a slower tempo. Employer Compliance & Risk: EEOC sued Harvard to force document production in a DEI-related investigation, while DOJ actions using the False Claims Act highlight rising legal exposure for workplace DEI practices. Ohio Restructuring: WARN filings show 450+ layoffs/closures planned by six Ohio employers, spanning manufacturing and logistics. Tech Hiring Signals: CompTIA found IT job postings hit a three-year high overall, even as tech hiring dipped slightly—plus a skills gap remains a top barrier. Workforce Pipeline: A report warns skilled trades demand will keep rising (1.7M openings/year through 2035) but apprenticeship completion and trade entry rates are too low. Opportunity Zones Push: Colorado nominated 91 new Opportunity Zone areas for fresh tax incentives, aiming to spur jobs and investment.
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