AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace wellbeing: Young UK workers want faster access to mental health support and a quicker route to clinicians, with 80% of 18-24s saying employers should provide it. AI at work: Gen Z report “AI guilt” and uncertainty about using AI openly; 42% use AI without permission and 64% of UK employers say AI skills now shape hiring. Jobs market pulse: PageGroup says the UK jobs market is “tough but stable”, with pockets of optimism in tech recruiting and executive search. Skills and youth employment: A new study finds meaningful employer engagement before age 16 can cut the risk of becoming NEET by 80%, but access is unequal. HR and compliance: HMRC warns some Scottish families face Child Benefit payment delays around the August bank holiday. Cyber resilience: The NCSC urges UK organisations to stay alert to Russian state-backed hacking targeting vulnerable routers and critical infrastructure. Business/people impact: De Beers will pause production at South Africa’s Venetia mine for two years, affecting about 4,400 jobs. Learning and culture: Northern Ireland’s Diversity Mark summit (Oct 7) will focus on people-first leadership as AI and workforce expectations shift.
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