AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOracle layoffs: US tech giant Oracle carried out another round of job cuts, with employees reporting early-morning “6 am” emails saying “today is your last working day,” plus system access cutoffs and DocuSign severance steps. UK hiring slowdown: Make UK’s latest Manufacturing Outlook found recruitment balance sliding from +15% to +3% in Q3, with vacancies down 6.2% and workforce jobs falling 81,000 year-on-year as firms hold back on hiring amid costs and regulatory change. Equal pay focus: A piece ahead of International Equal Pay Day highlights how career gaps often start early—citing low female labour participation and persistent wage differences tied to childcare, safety, and progression barriers. Childcare as retention lever: New research says employer-sponsored nursery support boosts retention and helps parents pursue higher roles, making childcare a practical HR tool, not just a perk. Youth into work: UK debate continues over getting young people off the NEET track, with work placements and “work readiness” framed as urgent. Recruitment rules abroad: Nepal is investigating 25 foreign employment firms tied to Malaysia’s new designated recruitment system. Local jobs boost: Goodwill North Central Texas is expanding in Parker County, aiming to create about 20 jobs with a new store and donation center opening in early 2027.
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