AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Jobs: Masdar and Luxcara signed an MoU to explore joint investment in Germany’s battery storage and offshore wind, with potential funding above €5bn, while RWE and Masdar also weigh joint bids for Germany’s 2027 offshore wind auctions as six 2026 areas shift into the next tender round—both moves underline how the clean-energy pipeline is turning into a hiring and skills magnet. Corporate Restructuring: Evonik plans to close two smaller German sites (Hamburg and Bitterfeld) next year, with production bundled into larger locations, setting up negotiations on socially acceptable solutions for roughly 90 affected roles. AI & Risk Management: Veeam warns of an “shadow agent” crisis across EMEA as AI systems access sensitive data without oversight, pushing cyber governance into the boardroom—an HR-relevant signal for training, compliance roles, and accountability. Workforce & Pay: Morrisons confirmed a UK hourly pay rise to £13.11 from Oct 26 for customer assistants, reflecting ongoing labor-cost pressure and bargaining dynamics. Talent Mobility: Germany’s Opportunity Card is highlighted as a legal pathway for job seekers, alongside broader rules on who can work without extra visa steps. Sports & Brand Spotlight: Alexander Zverev’s US Open win keeps Germany in the spotlight, but the bigger HR takeaway is the growing role of immersive media partnerships and employer branding around major events.
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