"Why Should I Work Hard?" | 'Soft Skills' Fuelling Youth Unemployment CRISIS?

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Britain is facing a youth unemployment crisis, with almost one million 16–24-year-olds currently not in education, employment or training. New research highlighted by The Times finds that 41% of employers see a lack of "soft skills" or work readiness as the biggest barrier to hiring young people. Meanwhile, 66% of education professionals say young people’s preparedness for work has declined over the past five years. Comedian Steve N Allen joins Ian Collins to ask: "Why should I work hard if what I work hard for is the same thing I’ll get if I don’t work hard?" #youthunemployment #neet #unemployment Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_confirmation=1

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