AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkplace fraud & HR risk: A former DVLA employee in the UK, Matthew Holloway, was jailed for altering vehicle records to inflate values and create new identities for stolen and written-off cars, highlighting how insider access can fuel document tampering. AI and jobs: Uber cut 23% of employees in its People and Places division, reshaping HR and recruitment functions as the company simplifies support roles. Skills and career pivots: A UK psychology graduate, Heena Kerai, is retraining as a plumber, arguing hands-on trades are more resilient as AI advances—and she says she’s facing intimidation in a male-dominated field. Hiring and youth employment: M&S launched a traineeship scheme for 1,000 young people to tackle unemployment, while SHEIN opened a Dublin logistics facility expected to create up to 30 jobs. Job-search scams: Experts warn about “ghost” and “fake” job ads, urging applicants to verify listings before sharing personal details or paying fees. Employee wellbeing: QNB Group rolled out a unified framework to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing at work.
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