Job vacancies top one million as economy rebounds from crisis...

Job vacancies top one million as economy rebounds from crisis...

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Business, Social Studies, Professional Development

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the post-pandemic workforce challenges, highlighting the shortage of staff in various sectors despite business recovery. It explores the opportunities for new workers, with increased job vacancies and wages. Factors like the pandemic, furlough, and Brexit are analyzed for their impact on the job market. The video also examines sector-specific job dynamics, particularly in construction, and predicts future workforce trends, noting that the current bottleneck may be short-lived.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by Emily's Kitchen in the post-pandemic period?

Event cancellations

Lack of customers

High food costs

Shortage of chefs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons for the high vacancy rates in the economy?

Pandemic-related furloughs

Increased automation

Decline in consumer spending

Reduction in business hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has Brexit contributed to the current job market situation?

Increased foreign investments

Return of migrant workers to their home countries

Higher import tariffs

Expansion of local businesses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sector are workers particularly benefiting from the current job market?

Healthcare

Education

Retail

Construction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do experts predict about the current job market situation?

It will last for several years

It is likely to be short-lived

It will lead to a permanent increase in wages

It will result in a decrease in job opportunities