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Why are so many employers struggling to recruit skilled workers?

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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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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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Are businesses 'sleepwalking' into disaster over Brexit?

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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According to new data from the Cranfield School of Management and the British Standards Institution businesses are 'sleepwalking' into disaster as Brexit approaches. They also found less than one-third of CEOs were confident of leading their firms to long term success. The report argues companies aren't taking enough risks because of 'rigid' ways of thinking. To discuss the findings James Brydges spoke to Howard Kerr, CEO of the British Standards Institution.

Guests: Howard Kerr


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Is too much jargon putting off young job seekers?

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning

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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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What makes us happiest at work? Matt Weston from Robert Half explains.

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning

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How happy are you in your job? A recent survey found the average UK employee ranked themselves at 67 out of 100 on the happiness scale, and that four fifths think employers are just as responsible for ensuring happiness at work. To find out what things make us happiest at work Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Matt Weston, director at recruitment consultant Robert Half.

Guests: Sara Macham,Matt Weston


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Young Money: Summer and Temp Jobs

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Young Money

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Want to make a little extra cash over the summer? Sarah Pennells and James Connington are joined by Chris Eccles, founder of Employment4Students, Zoe McMillan from The Student Room and Jo Phelps, founder of Novacroft, to discuss how to go about getting a job for the holidays. The panel discuss how getting work experience during the holidays can really boost your employability for the future, and how to make the most of your job.

Guests: James Connington,Zoe McMillan,Jo Phelps


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Women and Money: Women in Financial Services Charter

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Women & Money

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Sarah investigates why the financial sector has few women in top positions and looks into the companies that have signed up for the women in Financial Services Charter. To go through this issue, Sarah is joined by Jane Platt from NS&I, Melanie Seymour from Women in Banking and Finance and employment lawyer, Gillian Howard.

Guests: Jane Platt,Melanie Seymour,Gillian Howard


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Women and Money: Gender Pay Gap

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Women & Money

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Gender pay gap is still alive and kicking, with women earning 12% less than men. So how do you go about getting a pay rise or a promotion? Sarah Pennells is joined by Fiona Davis, Director for Women in Retail; Penny Parker, from Laurence Simons; and Vanessa Vallely, founder of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTheCity. Together, the guests discuss why women are less likely to ask for a pay rise, and why they are reluctant to come forward.

Guests: Fiona Davis,Penny Parker,Vanessa Vallely


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Your Money, Your Future: Ongoing Powers of Attorney

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Your Money, Your Future

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A survey by the government found that 45% of people over 45 knew nothing about a lasting power of attorney and, when they were told about what it was, over 60% said they weren't interested in setting one up. An ongoing power of attorney lets you manage someone else's money when they're unable to do so. What can you do if your elderly relative is struggling to manage their own money? What are the rules if you want to open an account for your child or grandchild? Sarah Pennells is joined by David Steele, Policy Manager of Financial Services at Age UK and George McNamara, Head of Policy at the Alzheimer's Society, to discuss these issues.

Guests: David Steele,George McNamara


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Women and Money: Making Money From Writing

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Women & Money

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Many of us probably like to think we have a novel in us, but for most, it remains just a dream. But how easy is it to get your novel - or a work of non-fiction - published and can you make money from it? Sarah Pennells is joined in the studio by Nick Barreto, co-founder of digital publisher Canelo, author Dawn Reeves, and Mindy Gibbins-Klein, founder of The Book Midwife and Panoma Press Publishing, about how to make money from a novel or non-fiction book.

Guests: Nick Barreto,Dawn Reeves,Mindy Gibbins-Klein


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