Tradespeople

Post-prison businesses. From the board room to a jail cell... and back again? How easy is it to re-build a career after serving time for financial offences? Riordan Maynard was CEO of mobile phone company Touchbase which he grew from a small business selling mobile phones to a mu ...  Show more

'Good economic growth in every postcode' is the ambitious slogan being used by the prime minister, Andy Burnham. His big idea is to devolve decision making and spending powers away from Westminster so towns and cities can, in his words “do more, and in doing more build a new econ ...  Show more

On today’s show we are talking about the shortage of construction workers that has been widely reported.  

From our vantage point, we are seeing a number of contradictory facts. There is a shortage of workers in many of the trades. At the same time, we know of workers w ...

Blue-collar jobs are making a comeback around the world. As white-collar office work loses some of its shine, skilled trades are attracting more people than ever before—with higher pay, job security, and newfound respect. But what’s driving this shift, and what challenges still f ...  Show more

There are lots of jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree — and pay well. Here's what to consider if you're thinking about a job in the trades — from assessing your options to choosing a training program. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per ...  Show more