With job vacancies at record levels, wages on the rise after having been stalled for many years and the so-called great resignation underway, workers face a labour market changed beyond recognition by the pandemic and other forces. The workplace learning industry in particular is a volatile place, with digital learning having taken a big step forward during the pandemic. John talks to Nick Jones, co-founder of Blue Eskimo, a specialist recruiter for the sector. The balance of power between employers and workers has definitely shifted with all these changes – but to what extent is this a temporary blip, or a more permanent transformation of the landscape?

2:50 - Blue Eskimo
4:12 - Hot Take on the 'Great Resignation'
9:50 - Current state of the Labour market
11:59 - Adjusting to 'Home-Based Jobs'
18:48 - Importance of digital skills in L&D
22:49 - Employer/Employee Power Balance
26:07 - Advice for developing a career in learning
34:19 - Advice for attracting the best staff

Contact Nick:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjonesblueeskimo
Twitter: @BlueEskimoJobs
Website: http://www.blueeskimo.com/

Contact John Helmer:

Email: john@learninghackpodcast.com
Twitter: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/
Website: https://johnhelmerconsulting.com/

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LH #64 Changing Jobs with Nick Jones