AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJobs & HR Policy: France Travail’s September 1 reform on negotiated termination benefits is set to cut the maximum unemployment duration (under 55: 18→15 months; 55+: 22.5/27→20.5), but its IT system reportedly isn’t ready, risking delays for some jobseekers. Workplace Inclusion: MI5 is limiting a 2027 summer intelligence internship to Black, Asian, mixed-heritage or other ethnic-minority candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds, excluding white applicants even from poor homes—sparking accusations of racial exclusion. Labour Market Pressure: Germany’s unemployment picture remains tight, with jobless totals rising to about 3.06m in August and growth edging up. Hiring & Skills: A new EU-backed framework urges gym trainers across Europe to spot early signs of eating disorders, aiming to train non-clinical staff as “informed sentinels.” Economic Costs for Employers: UK brickmakers say energy costs are “murdering” domestic production, pushing builders to import cheaper bricks—an indirect hit to construction jobs and local supply chains. Mobility & Growth: Real Madrid’s Valdebebas “Innovation District” plans €1.339bn investment and up to ~24,000 jobs, with a large share tied to knowledge-intensive sectors.
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