AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Job Access: Illinois Rep. Kevin Schmidt is hosting a job fair Aug. 13 in East St. Louis with on-site workshops for interviewing and resume help, plus networking with 30+ employers. Workplace Rules & Risk: A California-focused HR legal brief warns employers can be strictly liable for supervisor harassment, even when ownership didn’t know—making fast investigations and documented corrective action critical. Skills-First Hiring: Sweden launched an English-accessible job portal for foreigners with 60,000+ vacancies searchable by job title, aiming to speed relocation. Training That Leads to Work: A Tennessee teacher-shortage piece points to experienced workers pivoting into education, while Georgia’s educator externships embed teachers inside manufacturing/logistics firms so students learn local career paths. Funding for Reskilling: The U.S. SBA will award up to $10M for manufacturing training at tribal colleges and tribal-serving institutions. AI & Careers: A survey of U.S. students finds 69% worry AI will hurt hiring, but 43% are using AI to upskill anyway. Pay & Benefits Pressure: Research highlights financial stress as a growing workplace issue, with 55% saying it affects their work.
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