The Skills Connection

Episode 4: Unlocking the Apprenticeship Levy to Address Skills Shortages

British businesses have begun to lose out on up to £3 billion of unused levy contributions from April 2019. In the fourth and latest episode , Addie Marks and Colin Reeves discuss how businesses can utilise levy contributions to address skills shortages.

Episode 2: Attracting and maintaining the best Millennials

It is suggested that by next year more than 50 percent of the workforce will be Millennials. So what do employers need to do to not only attract but also retain the very best young talent. David Woakes, group business development for Jonathan Lee Recruitment, offers his expert insight.

Episode 3: Diversifying skill-sets in your business

Industry 4.0 is here to stay. In our latest podcast David Woakes, Group Business Development Manager for Jonathan Lee Recruitment, sets out how SMEs can diversify skillsets in their business to stay ahead of the game. * NB. Since recording, the EEF has rebranded to Make UK.

Episode 1: FoBMI initiative and the Digital Catalyst launch

Industry 4.0 has arrived and it’s here to stay but what does it actually mean for SMEs? And how can The Future of British Manufacturing Initiative - and its Digital Catalyst programme - make a significant difference to the long-term success of your business? David Woakes, Group Business Development Manager for Jonathan Lee Recruitment, offers his expert insight.