Around half of businesses in Cumbria that try to recruit staff struggle to do so.
With the unemployment benefit claimant count rate as low as 0.7% in parts of the county, and thousands of workers due to retire over the next 10 years, it’s a problem that is expected to get worse.
In this podcast Shane Byrne, Partnership Manager at JobCentre Plus in Cumbria, explains how they can help employers to recruit staff, and how the new Universal Credit is making it easier for claimants to get back into work.
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In this episode, Laura Wellington from Inspira joins us to discuss Connect to Work — a new programme helping people across Cumbria overcome barriers to employment and connect with meaningful, sustainable careers. We explore how the initiative supports both individuals and employers, why inclusive…
Big changes are on the way with new recycling legislation, and getting it wrong could cost your business more than you think. We’re joined by Cumbria Waste Group to break down what “Simpler Recycling” really means, what’s changing, and why now is the time to act. But it’s not just about staying…
Big changes are on the way with new recycling legislation, and getting it wrong could cost your business more than you think. We’re joined by Cumbria Waste Group to break down what “Simpler Recycling” really means, what’s changing, and why now is the time to act. But it’s not just about staying…
