AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorker Rights: The government has announced a holiday-pay rule affecting 900,000 workers, while ministers are also considering a 12% minimum pension contribution for millions. AI and Jobs: More than half of UK finance chiefs expect AI to cut headcount, adding to concerns about entry-level roles and job security. Social Care: A new workforce report says better pay, guaranteed hours and training are key to retaining staff in England’s care sector, as the government prepares a workforce plan. Job Security: Poundland’s possible collapse puts 12,000 jobs at risk, while a Scottish car retailer’s administration has already cost all staff their jobs. Pay and Hiring: Four in 10 employers are exceeding salary budgets to secure specialist talent, even as retailers warn that rising employment costs could squeeze hiring. Public Sector: A former civil servant is accused of fraudulently holding multiple government jobs at once; he denies the charges.
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