AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Skills & Jobs: Made Smarter-backed WAWWA (Manchester) has tripled turnover and workforce, creating 20 jobs after investing £120,000 in digital design and production upgrades. AI Governance & Work: Coleman Technologies (Greater Vancouver) launched a Strategic AI Officer advisory practice aimed at helping leaders adopt AI with governance and security first. AI & Social Impact: KAIST will unveil AI-LOVI on Aug 18, a loneliness measurement framework meant to make “companion AI” regulation more enforceable. Recruitment Trends: Michael Page research says tech employers are moving faster to skills-based hiring (85% vs 66% across UK), as candidate shortages bite. Labour Market Pressure: Ulster Bank’s tracker shows Northern Ireland private sector growth returning in July, with some firms looking to expand staffing but still struggling to find the right workers. Cost of Living & Benefits Enforcement: The DWP plans tougher recovery powers for benefit debt, including potential driving licence suspensions. Business Restructuring: Claire’s Accessories UK collapsed into administration with debts near £20m, ending 154 store closures and 1,300 jobs. Workplace Safety & Climate: A Verdant analysis puts UK heatwave output losses at £4.4bn, urging protections for workers in extreme heat.
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