AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBanking Jobs: Barclays plans to cut 5,000 roles by year-end, about 5% of its global workforce; around 60% of the reductions will hit support functions as the bank uses technology and AI to lower costs. Hiring in Ireland: Live-shopping platform Whatnot plans to double its Irish workforce over the next 18 months, recruiting in areas including engineering, operations and trust and safety. Youth Employment: Amazon has pledged 30,000 jobs for young people in Britain by 2030, as youth unemployment remains a concern. EU Recruitment and Worker Protections: The European Commission is preparing measures to make it easier for employers to recruit foreign workers, while ministers weigh worker protections and business competitiveness under a proposed Quality Jobs Act. Workplace Policy: Spain has introduced paid sick leave rules for menopause-related conditions.
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