Simon French, Chief Economist at PAMIO Libram, Jada Glissina, Managing Director at Luminance, and Catherine Shuttleworth, Chief Executive of Savvy Marketing, delve into critical issues impacting retail and the economy. They discuss the collapse of Claire's and its effect on employment, alongside a growing labor crisis in UK farming threatening food security. The trio also emphasizes the need for diverse talent in the evolving AI landscape and the importance of blending interpersonal skills with technical expertise to prepare for future job markets.