AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Skills Gap: Gartner says demand for supply-chain roles that combine domain expertise with AI skills jumped 387% from early 2023 to early 2026, widening a talent gap that hiring alone can’t fix. Workforce Policy: China unveiled a new workforce development plan through 2030 focused on vocational training, lifelong learning, and job-quality improvements. Education-to-Work Funding: The World Bank approved $300M for Ghana’s secondary education and jobs-focused skills project, aiming to expand learning spaces and better align schooling with employability. Entry-Level Hiring Reality Check: In South Africa, Pnet reports first-job openings still exist, with sales and admin/customer support roles offering some of the strongest entry-level pay. HR in the Real World: Samsung is moving to measure how many employees’ jobs AI can replace, raising restructuring concerns. Career Health: A new piece argues careers “fade layer by layer” when core needs like security and purpose stop being met. Workplace Training & Inclusion: Starbucks Korea employees are getting history and sensitivity training after a controversy, with stores closing early to complete it. Job Search Practicalities: A UK training provider says jobseekers need confidence and clear, attainable AI-upskilling goals—not just fear about AI job loss.
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