AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoIndustrial Jobs: Bosch plans to cut another 750 jobs in Germany, while employers warn that a further 300,000 industrial positions are at risk. Schaeffler has announced 3,460 cuts across Europe and five site closures; BMW is also accelerating reductions as profits and Chinese demand weaken. Hiring and Migration: Germany faces a labour paradox: industry is shedding jobs even as employers seek skilled workers from India and elsewhere. New fast-track procedures aim to bring foreign workers in more quickly, while officials say university degrees are not always required for jobs in Germany. Tech Workforce: Google has extended voluntary buyouts to employees in Germany and four other countries as AI spending rises. Union Pressure: IG Metall is preparing strikes at more than 2,000 workplaces, pressing for higher pay for millions of industrial workers.
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