AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMidyear Risk Watch: A new WTW look at 2026 finds volatility still driven by geopolitics, AI, inflation, and “people risk,” with boards planning for fast pivots as labor and inflation stabilize but workforce threats don’t. AI + Work Policy: Progressives are pushing new ways to tax AI (data-center energy, AI tokens, and wage-security ideas) as employers and workers brace for job shifts. Labor Market Signals: Weekly jobless claims fell to 215,000, pointing to a resilient labor market even as hiring stays subdued and inflation pressure lingers. Job Search Reality Check: Reports highlight how AI is reshaping hiring and why early-career roles can vanish as demand shifts upward. Workforce Shortages: The U.S. needs millions more homes, but construction leaders warn the bigger bottleneck is a shortage of skilled trades workers. Local Hiring + Mobility: Idaho is ranking high for growth and moves, while Minnesota’s Mesabi Metallics launches a major operator hiring push for a new mine and pellet plant. Education Pipeline: Military spouse employment barriers remain stubbornly high, and schools keep posting openings as they gear up for the next year.
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