AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJobs Market Watch: REC/KPMG report says July showed tentative stabilisation: permanent placements rose for the first time in 45 months and starting salaries grew faster, though demand for full-time staff stayed subdued. Employment Rights & Unions: Acas survey finds 1 in 5 employers lack confidence about new trade union rules coming in October, including access to reps, time off for equality reps and simpler recognition processes. Youth Employment Pressure: Education Secretary Lucy Powell says she’ll tackle the “Neets” crisis as over 50,000 teenagers won’t get exam results, pushing more technical and vocational routes. Hiring Rules Debate: One-in-five bosses also worry about the practical impact of the Employment Rights Act changes, raising questions for HR teams preparing for October. Cost of Living Support: Ofgem’s winter price cap is due later this month, with the £150 Warm Home Discount set to reach eligible households automatically if their details are correct. Local Health Inequality: Bradford areas rank among England and Wales’ lowest for healthy life expectancy, with councillors linking gaps to poverty, unemployment and access to opportunity.
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