AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoUK Hiring Slowdown: Indeed reports UK job postings fell 11% in the first half of 2026, with graduate demand at its lowest since 2020 and AI-related skills showing a record 9.4% presence in postings. Workplace Boundaries: An Indian worker in Australia described a “toxic” manager who demanded urgent tasks after hours, sparking a wider conversation about expectations outside official work time. Training That Leads to Work: Sierra Leone’s YAD/ITC program graduated 80 youth after nine months of digital literacy training plus workplace internships, aiming to close the skills gap for employers. Higher Ed Skills Push: The University of Essex opened a government-funded BioSTAR-Lab to give biomedical students hands-on cancer diagnostics and lab experience tied to workforce needs. Careers & Mobility: A Florida prison gynecologist case ended in a $100,000 settlement for alleged sexual assault of incarcerated women, with the employer Centurion also denying wrongdoing. Career Advice: Karren Brady tells a redundant office manager to tailor CVs to highlight achievements and avoid assuming rejection reflects their value.
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