{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690224546beae443731d08a4/6aa05cf54fa142971fba43c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 27: Connor McLeod from Experis","description":"<p>In this episode on the skills gap, Samantha spoke to Connor McLeod, recruiter at Experis and co-founder of Open Circuit Scotland, about what the skills gap looks like from a recruiter's perspective, why it's a structural issue with an aging workforce and fewer entry-level opportunities, how the defence sector is pulling talent away with better salaries and long-term security, and why the shortage of specialists means companies should really be recruiting 150 engineers for every 100 roles they advertise.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://b2be-different.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">B2Be Different</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.experis.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Experis</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-circuit-scotland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Open Circuit Scotland</a></p>","author_name":"Samantha Tonge"}