AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoAI in hiring and HR strategy: A new High Point University study finds both C-suite and HR leaders say life skills (emotional intelligence, work ethic, collaboration) still beat AI-only experience when hiring and building leaders. Workforce policy and jobs: China’s State Council rolled out an “employment-first” plan for 2026-2030, pushing vocational training, better job matching, and support for young people, migrants, and the unemployed. Healthcare staffing pressure: Iran’s nursing body warns nurses are leaving official roles due to poor conditions and pay, raising risks for understaffed shifts and patient safety. Labor action: South Africa’s Legal Aid workers union plans a Parliament march over a mandatory retirement age of 60, demanding it be raised to 65 and calling for budget cuts to stop. Hiring pipeline success: South Dakota’s wind sector is drawing students into technical college programs tied to employer partnerships and scholarships, helping fill skilled trade roles. Unemployment snapshot: Bulgaria reported May unemployment at 5.18%, with employers posting thousands of vacancies. AI governance spotlight: The IBA’s global employment report flags growing AI use in recruitment and monitoring, with regulators tightening scrutiny as laws remain uneven.
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