In episode #34 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Session #2 named Business Challenges: Addressing the Skills Gap   We are joined by Jon Corbett (Barclays); Mark Clement (Grant Thornton); and Simon Arkell (EMW Law). Here we talk through the common challenges faced when trying to recruit and retain a team capable of growing a business. We cover off how to identify if someone has the right skills for the job; how infrastructure and internal policies can play a key role (including office location/flexibility/agile working/connectivity); and what compensation and incentive packages could be considered (including EMI shares). We also talk through the Silverstone business region; its importance in the development of the Oxford to Cambridge #SuperCluster; and how firms can pull together to ensure the best talent remains committed to the area.   **Legal notice** The purpose of the Mastermind Sessions recording is to provide a brief overview of the types of issues a typical business owner faces. It is not intended as formal professional advice. If you require assistance with your particular circumstances, we recommend that professional advice be sought from a qualified expert.     Links: Barclays Grant Thornton EMW Leave a review!   Don't forget to check out the Longhurst website for more great content. Would you like to appear on the podcast? Own a business or work in/around the Silverstone business or motor-sport region? Have a story or/and knowledge to share? Get in contact with Chris on [email protected], or reach out on Twitter @SilverstonePod.   ABOUT THE HOST Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down. In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers. His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors. Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire. 'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.' 

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