CLEAN : British strawberries in a jam over picker shortage

The transcript discusses the tightening labor market, with fewer applicants for jobs compared to the previous year. It highlights the impact of Brexit, particularly on Romanian workers who have moved to other countries. The speaker expresses concerns about the hospitality industry's challenges in attracting professionals and maintaining their attention. These issues have made work more difficult in the industry, and the speaker fears for its future.

What change in the labor market is highlighted in the first section?

• Increase in job applicants

• More job opportunities

• Stable job market

• Decrease in job applicants

What has been the trend in the number of job applicants from last year to this year?

• Decreased significantly

• Fluctuated unpredictably

• Increased significantly

• Remained the same

How has Brexit affected Romanians according to the second section?

• They have returned to Romania

• They have stopped working

• They have moved to England

• They have started businesses in other countries

What is a major concern for the hospitality industry as mentioned in the third section?

• Increased competition

• High operational costs

• Lack of customers

• Difficulty in attracting professionals

What is the impact of the labor market changes on the hospitality industry?

• Easier to hire professionals

• Harder to get professionals' attention

• Increased profits

• No impact