Has Britain stopped working?
Evan Davis asks why there are more job vacancies in Britain than there are people looking for work. Unemployment used to be a problem, but now businesses struggle to recruit staff.
Evan Davis asks why there are more job vacancies in Britain than there are people looking for work. Unemployment used to be a big problem, but now businesses say they're struggling to recruit enough staff.
Guest list:
Jane Townson: CEO of The Home Care Association
Will Beckett: CEO of Hawksmoor restaurants
Jane Gratton: Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce
Jon Wilson: CEO of TotalJobs online recruitment agency.
Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross and Siobhan Reed
Sound production: Neil Churchill & Graham Puddifoot
Research: Louise Byrne
Producer: Nick Holland
Editor: Richard Vadon
Presenter: Evan Davis
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- Thu 6 Oct 202220:30BBC Radio 4
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The Bottom Line
The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.

