AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAutomation Shock in Retail: Asda plans to axe up to 1,000 warehouse roles as it shifts George clothing online operations to a single Derby site run by DHL, with about 1,250 staff transferring under TUPE but only around 250 jobs needed. Construction Job Pressure: New data shows UK construction activity shrinking at the fastest pace in six years, with housebuilding especially subdued, feeding further employment cuts. SME Redundancy Risk: Acas research says 21% of SMEs expect redundancies by early 2027 (rising to 46% for large firms), as employers weigh legal consultation changes. Youth Worklessness Focus: The NEET challenge is framed as a system failure, with projections warning the NEET share could worsen without urgent action. Espionage via Job Sites: Five Eyes warns Chinese spies are using LinkedIn, Upwork and Indeed to recruit people with access to sensitive info. Nissan-Chery UK Plans: Nissan and Chery sign a non-binding MoU to study making Chery passenger vehicles at Sunderland from 2027, with Nissan keeping ownership and staff. Workplace Culture Win: Westcon-Comstor earns Great Place To Work certification across 25 countries, citing fair treatment and inclusion.
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