AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeasonal Hiring: M&S is recruiting more than 1,000 Christmas staff across Scotland, with roles paying £13.41 an hour. Scotland Investment: GE Aerospace’s £57m Prestwick expansion is set to create 150 jobs over five years. Offshoring: Santander plans to transfer 130 Teesside contact-centre staff to contractor Concentrix before the work moves to the Philippines, putting more than 100 jobs at risk. Hiring Outlook: Hays says permanent recruitment fees fell 9% in the UK and Ireland as employers stayed cautious; separately, a new survey found more than two-thirds of UK businesses plan to increase headcount. Job Security: Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 roles, while pub closures could put 5,000 jobs at risk. AI and Work: The IMF warns AI could affect 60% of jobs in advanced economies, with younger workers particularly exposed as routine entry-level tasks shrink.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
