AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Skills Gap in Manufacturing: A Make UK report says only 2% of UK manufacturers have AI widely embedded, with adoption stuck in back-office roles and skills shortages the top barrier. Workforce Restructuring: Penn GSE laid off staff as part of a university-wide “comprehensive redesign” of its staffing model. Immigration Enforcement Pressure: South Africa’s immigration crisis is still about implementation, not announcements, as deportation costs rise and borders remain porous. Labor Compliance Watch: Canada’s equal pay rules for federally regulated employers take effect Oct. 20, 2026, focusing on substantially similar work. HR Risk & Security: Five Eyes warns CCP-linked actors are using fake job offers and recruiter-style outreach to target people with access to sensitive info. Pay Equity Signals: An Irish survey finds over two-thirds of women feel underpaid or undervalued, pushing pay transparency higher on HR agendas. Apprenticeships & Talent Pipelines: Northern Gas Networks launches a 2026 apprenticeship drive aimed at breaking stereotypes and widening entry into energy careers.
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