AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Market: September hiring came in far below forecasts at 29,000 jobs, and revisions erased 822,000 previously reported gains since January 2025. The figures point to a weaker market than earlier estimates suggested. Hiring Plans: Walmart is still recruiting for a new Stockton fulfillment center expected to employ more than 1,000 people once fully staffed. Nucor plans to add up to 100 jobs at its Indiana expansion, with hiring expected to begin in 2027. Skilled Trades: A new workforce report projects 1.7 million skilled-trades openings annually through 2035, as retirements, infrastructure needs and data-center growth drive demand. Hiring Compliance: El Dorado Furniture will pay $1.3 million to settle an EEOC charge alleging it favored Hispanic applicants, a reminder that hiring preferences can carry significant legal costs.
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