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Georgie Frost

How will Brexit change Britain's fishing industry?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

How will Brexit change Britain's fishing industry?
In part 2 of our look at the impacts of Brexit on Britain's rural economy Share Radio's Tom Hill looks at the hopes of Britain's fishing industry.
Guests:

Tom Hill, Alan Hastings


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Why are so many employers struggling to recruit skilled workers?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

Why are so many employers struggling to recruit skilled workers?
A lack of skilled workers is increasingly forcing many employers to offer higher wages and lower requirements for candidates. That's according to research from The Recruitment & Employment Confederation which found nearly half of employers struggling to recruit for permanent roles. To find out more about what's causing this Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to REC Director of Policy and Professional Services Tom Hadley.
Guests:

Tom Hill, Tom Hadley


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Women and Money: Will new gender pay reporting regulations make a difference?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

Women and Money: Will new gender pay reporting regulations make a difference?
Last week saw the introduction of new gender pay reporting regulations forcing companies employing more than 250 people to publish information about their pay. So, what will this information really tell you, what can you do if you think you're not being paid the same as men in your organisation and what happens if you don't comply with the rules?
Guests:

Kevin James, John Palmer, Rose St Louis


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Georgie Frost

Is gender neutral language helping the tech industry's workplace gender balance?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Is gender neutral language helping the tech industry's workplace gender balance?
It's been revealed that the tech industry is the best in the UK at using gender-neutral language when it comes to job adverts. But what effect is this having on the gender balance - or imbalance - in the industry? Share Radio reporter Sara Macham spoke to Becky Barr from Adzuna, the job search engine which commissioned the research, to find out more.
Guests:

Sara Macham, Becky Barr


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Georgie Frost

Is discrimination holding you back from a promotion?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Is discrimination holding you back from a promotion?
Promotion is a fairly touchy topic to bring up with your employer. But despite the sensitivity of the subject, it may be even more difficult for some as research shows that one in five workers face inequality when trying to climb up the ladder. But who exactly is this discrimination affecting? That's what our reporter Anviksha Patel asked Nicola Sullivan, Senior Director at Lee Hecht Harrison Penna.
Guests:

Anviksha Patel, Nicola Sullivan


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Georgie Frost

How will the apprenticeship levy affect businesses?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

How will the apprenticeship levy affect businesses?
This week sees the introduction of the apprentice levy for many UK employers of 0.5% on their annual pay bill. It's aimed at funding training for apprentices but we're hearing a worrying number of firms have little or no knowledge of how the system will affect them. So what will it mean for businesses? To find out Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to Chris Gray managing director at management consultancy ManpowerGroup.
Guests:

Tom Hill, Chris Gray


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Sarah Pennells (1)

30% of UK jobs could be at risk from automation.

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

30% of UK jobs could be at risk from automation.
According to research from Price Waterhouse Coopers up to 30% of existing UK jobs are susceptible to automation with transport, manufacturing or retail amongst the most at risk. Whilst this might boost overall productivity it does present problems for those in some of the industries at threat. To find out more about the future of the job market with automation Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to John Hawksworth, chief economist at PwC.
Guests:

Tom Hill, John Hawksworth


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Is too much jargon putting off young job seekers?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Is too much jargon putting off young job seekers?
Complicated jargon could be putting many young job seekers off applying to vacancies according to research out today from the City and Guilds group. Terms such as 'fulfillment service' and 'KPIs' are amongst the most confusing with two thirds of young people claiming they don't understand the language used by employers in their job adverts. To find out more Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Michael Osbaldeston, special advisor at the City and Guilds Group.
Guests:

Sara Macham, Michael Osbaldeston


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Are gig economy workers missing out on employment rights?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Are gig economy workers missing out on employment rights?
From Deliveroo to Uber more and more people are getting involved in the gig economy. Whilst for many it can provide a useful income boost, thousands could be missing out on employment rights. Indeed nearly two-thirds of gig economy workers think the Government should do more to regulate according to research from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. To find out more from the people behind the research Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to CIPD chief economist Ian Brinkley.
Guests:

Tom Hill, Ian Brinkley


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Nigel Cassidy

A mixed week for the job market – Becky Barr of Adzuna assesses the mood of the market

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

A mixed week for the job market – Becky Barr of Adzuna assesses the mood of the market
It’s been a mixed week for the job market. The surveyor’s organisation, RICS, bemoaned the potential loss of 200,000 essential EU workers in the construction industry if Brexit bites. And on Thursday, Morgan Mckinley's London employment monitor picked up a fall in the number of jobs on offer, blaming Brexit uncertainty. To assess the mood of the market, Becky Barr of Adzuna, joined Nigel Cassidy on Share Radio Breakfast.
Guests:

Becky Barr, Howard Wheeldon


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