AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFederal Workforce Shake-Up: President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying about 8,000 senior federal workers as at-will, making it easier to fire them “without cause,” drawing fresh legal and civil-service neutrality concerns. Hiring & Labor Signals: ADP reported U.S. private hiring rose in May (122,000 jobs), while other coverage points to job openings climbing even as hiring stays uneven. Law Hiring Trends: NALP says lateral hiring at U.S. law firms grew 16% in 2025, with more partner and associate movement and implications for entry-level development. Workforce Training Partnerships: Amazon selected Bossier Parish Community College for its Career Choice program, offering an Industrial Technician certificate for upskilling. AI at Work (Practical + Policy): Local EDCs ran workshops on Claude and Microsoft Copilot for businesses and nonprofits, while separate reporting warns that AI-driven hiring can miss the human side. Security & Job Scams: Five Eyes allies warned Chinese spies are using LinkedIn and job platforms to lure targets with fake recruiter ads. Benefits Access Under Pressure: Advocates say Social Security Administration job cuts (7,100+ roles) could worsen delays for disability applicants. Education-to-Work Pipeline: UVM Health’s Project SEARCH celebrated graduates with real workplace rotations, highlighting career pathways for young adults with disabilities.
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