<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/work-in-progress/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast]]></title><podcast:guid>eee72759-eff2-58b4-a0e4-f0d6f82a3120</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:33:37 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Matrix]]></copyright><managingEditor>Matrix</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Explore the future of work with Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just starting out, this is the place to find real-time voices of the world at work and gain a deeper understanding of the most critical topics shaping our working lives.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7599568-f6dc-4edc-a97a-d3e6ab681f41/owDIHigaPuvDbc7dbUUBuRbf.jpg</url><title>Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast</title><link><![CDATA[https://work-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7599568-f6dc-4edc-a97a-d3e6ab681f41/owDIHigaPuvDbc7dbUUBuRbf.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Matrix</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Matrix</itunes:author><description>Explore the future of work with Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast. 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Sarosh brings to life the most recent HSM Advisory findings, which show just how fast the traditional life-stage model is truly changing and what that means for the world of work; Cécile shares insights from Bright Network's latest 'What do Graduates want?' report, with fascinating outcomes that paint a picture for just what employers must consider when building their future workforce; and Deb dives into how all of this is truly playing out in the real-time employment marketplace. Packed full of actionable insights and unique perspectives, this is an episode you won't want to miss.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Discover Bright Network Technology Academy: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bright-network-technology-academy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bright-network-technology-academy/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://techacademy.brightnetwork.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techacademy.brightnetwork.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Discover HSM Advisory:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://hsm-advisory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hsm-advisory.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Follow Work in Progress on…</strong></p><p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1io8rZqjYyWTYXAZ62UrXi?si=1e13756c1fab467c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/show/1io8rZqjYyWTYXAZ62UrXi?si=1e13756c1fab467c</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>YouTube -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Amazon Music -<a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d621871-40b6-4c0d-a929-319b9659f684/work-in-progress---the-matrix-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d621871-40b6-4c0d-a929-319b9659f684/work-in-progress---the-matrix-podcast</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Apple Podcasts -<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-in-progress-the-matrix-podcast/id1731964834" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-in-progress-the-matrix-podcast/id1731964834</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk</a></p><p>X -&nbsp; <a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#FutureOfWork #WIPpodcast #ConnectingPeopletoWork&nbsp;</p><p>We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - Get in touch or send your topic submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this new episode of Work in Progress, host Roger Clements is joined by <a href="https://hsm-advisory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HSM Advisory</a>'s Dr Sarosh Khan, Cecile Bonnet of <a href="https://techacademy.brightnetwork.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bright Network Technology Academy</a>, and Strategic Resourcing Specialist Deb Apsinall as they navigate the many threads of conversation around the future of work. Sarosh brings to life the most recent HSM Advisory findings, which show just how fast the traditional life-stage model is truly changing and what that means for the world of work; Cécile shares insights from Bright Network's latest 'What do Graduates want?' report, with fascinating outcomes that paint a picture for just what employers must consider when building their future workforce; and Deb dives into how all of this is truly playing out in the real-time employment marketplace. Packed full of actionable insights and unique perspectives, this is an episode you won't want to miss.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Discover Bright Network Technology Academy: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bright-network-technology-academy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bright-network-technology-academy/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://techacademy.brightnetwork.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techacademy.brightnetwork.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Discover HSM Advisory:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://hsm-advisory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hsm-advisory.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Follow Work in Progress on…</strong></p><p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1io8rZqjYyWTYXAZ62UrXi?si=1e13756c1fab467c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/show/1io8rZqjYyWTYXAZ62UrXi?si=1e13756c1fab467c</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>YouTube -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Amazon Music -<a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d621871-40b6-4c0d-a929-319b9659f684/work-in-progress---the-matrix-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d621871-40b6-4c0d-a929-319b9659f684/work-in-progress---the-matrix-podcast</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Apple Podcasts -<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-in-progress-the-matrix-podcast/id1731964834" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-in-progress-the-matrix-podcast/id1731964834</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk</a></p><p>X -&nbsp; <a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#FutureOfWork #WIPpodcast #ConnectingPeopletoWork&nbsp;</p><p>We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - Get in touch or send your topic submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://work-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a2412439-38f3-4352-b36d-ca7bfbbad56c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7599568-f6dc-4edc-a97a-d3e6ab681f41/owDIHigaPuvDbc7dbUUBuRbf.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matrix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ff0cddec-560b-4298-8191-c7e8b08a089e/240529-MATRIX-EP2-edit-5-FINAL.mp3" length="61565142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Matrix</itunes:author></item><item><title>National Interview Week 2024 | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast | Bonus - “Creating the Job-Ready Generation” in special partnership with YourGamePlan</title><itunes:title>National Interview Week 2024 | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast | Bonus - “Creating the Job-Ready Generation” in special partnership with YourGamePlan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this bonus episode of Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast - in special partnership with <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YourGamePlan</a>, for National Interview Week.&nbsp;</p><p>Join host Roger Clements as he sits down with YourGamePlan Founder, Danny Heath and Matrix CEO, Mark Inskip, in an extended conversation around ‘Creating the job-ready generation’ - as we gear up for the first ever <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/national-interview-week-2024-welcome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Interview Week.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we are on a mission to bring you the real-time voices of the world at work, helping us all to gain a deeper understanding of the most critical topics shaping our working lives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE NOW</strong></p><p>Don't miss out on the chance to uncover insights that can shape your career and perspective on work. <strong>Subscribe now</strong> to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast, and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery - Your future self will thank you!</p><p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong></p><p>Do you have questions you’d like to ask our expert guests? Or maybe a certain topic you’d like us to cover in an episode? We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - get in touch or send your submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a> and send in your questions, topic suggestions, or general feedback!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this bonus episode of Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast - in special partnership with <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YourGamePlan</a>, for National Interview Week.&nbsp;</p><p>Join host Roger Clements as he sits down with YourGamePlan Founder, Danny Heath and Matrix CEO, Mark Inskip, in an extended conversation around ‘Creating the job-ready generation’ - as we gear up for the first ever <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/national-interview-week-2024-welcome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Interview Week.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we are on a mission to bring you the real-time voices of the world at work, helping us all to gain a deeper understanding of the most critical topics shaping our working lives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE NOW</strong></p><p>Don't miss out on the chance to uncover insights that can shape your career and perspective on work. <strong>Subscribe now</strong> to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast, and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery - Your future self will thank you!</p><p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong></p><p>Do you have questions you’d like to ask our expert guests? Or maybe a certain topic you’d like us to cover in an episode? We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - get in touch or send your submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a> and send in your questions, topic suggestions, or general feedback!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://work-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9a2f87ef-0705-466f-a33b-6ee9492df9ef</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7599568-f6dc-4edc-a97a-d3e6ab681f41/owDIHigaPuvDbc7dbUUBuRbf.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matrix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3feb0cb0-16a3-432d-a49f-3f5079e7f35d/240215-MATRIX-NIW-BONUS-EP.mp3" length="17300489" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Matrix</itunes:author></item><item><title>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 2</title><itunes:title>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 2</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 2</strong></p><p>Welcome to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast! Blending Talent, Supplier, and Employer perspectives, this is not your typical work podcast; This is the future of work through a new lens.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Recent statistics from <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YourGamePlan</a>, revealed concerning trends regarding career-related activities among students in the UK. Approximately 40% of students said they don't engage in any career-related activities, and 46% feel incompetent about their future workplace steps.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode, host Roger Clements tackles this data, analysing the critical gap between education and employment readiness, and asks: How can we help create the Job-ready Generation?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHO’S ON THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Roger is joined by some of the industry’s finest minds; Star of BBC Apprentice, founder of Bright Ideas Trust, and National Interview Week Ambassador - Tim Campbell MBE, Vice Chair of the Institute of Student Employers and Head of Talent Acquisition for Amazon EMEA - Cath Possamai, and Matrix’s very own CEO and renowned purpose driven business leader -Mark Inskip.</p><p><br></p><p>They come together to share their own experiences and insights, shedding light on the crucial issue of bridging the gap between education and careers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE NOW</strong></p><p>Don't miss out on the chance to uncover insights that can shape your career and perspective on work. <strong>Subscribe now</strong> to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast, and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery - Your future self will thank you!</p><p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong></p><p>Do you have questions you’d like to ask our expert guests? Or maybe a certain topic you’d like us to cover in an episode? We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - get in touch or send your submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a> and send in your questions, topic suggestions, or general feedback!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 2</strong></p><p>Welcome to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast! Blending Talent, Supplier, and Employer perspectives, this is not your typical work podcast; This is the future of work through a new lens.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Recent statistics from <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YourGamePlan</a>, revealed concerning trends regarding career-related activities among students in the UK. Approximately 40% of students said they don't engage in any career-related activities, and 46% feel incompetent about their future workplace steps.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode, host Roger Clements tackles this data, analysing the critical gap between education and employment readiness, and asks: How can we help create the Job-ready Generation?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHO’S ON THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Roger is joined by some of the industry’s finest minds; Star of BBC Apprentice, founder of Bright Ideas Trust, and National Interview Week Ambassador - Tim Campbell MBE, Vice Chair of the Institute of Student Employers and Head of Talent Acquisition for Amazon EMEA - Cath Possamai, and Matrix’s very own CEO and renowned purpose driven business leader -Mark Inskip.</p><p><br></p><p>They come together to share their own experiences and insights, shedding light on the crucial issue of bridging the gap between education and careers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE NOW</strong></p><p>Don't miss out on the chance to uncover insights that can shape your career and perspective on work. <strong>Subscribe now</strong> to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast, and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery - Your future self will thank you!</p><p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong></p><p>Do you have questions you’d like to ask our expert guests? Or maybe a certain topic you’d like us to cover in an episode? We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - get in touch or send your submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a> and send in your questions, topic suggestions, or general feedback!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://work-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cb679afc-8d2d-4b22-8098-4c5e16a122a8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7599568-f6dc-4edc-a97a-d3e6ab681f41/owDIHigaPuvDbc7dbUUBuRbf.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matrix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8d46e233-777e-43a5-bfc6-53da65220ef0/240214-MATRIX-EP1-PART-2.mp3" length="41755721" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Matrix</itunes:author></item><item><title>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 1</title><itunes:title>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 1</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 1</strong></p><p>Welcome to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast! Blending Talent, Supplier, and Employer perspectives, this is not your typical work podcast; This is the future of work through a new lens.</p><p><strong>WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Recent statistics from <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠YourGamePlan⁠</a>, revealed concerning trends regarding career-related activities among students in the UK. Approximately 40% of students said they don't engage in any career-related activities, and 46% feel incompetent about their future workplace steps.</p><p>On this episode, host Roger Clements tackles this data, analysing the critical gap between education and employment readiness, and asks: How can we help create the Job-ready Generation?</p><p><strong>WHO’S ON THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Roger is joined by some of the industry’s finest minds; Star of BBC Apprentice, founder of Bright Ideas Trust, and National Interview Week Ambassador - Tim Campbell MBE, Vice Chair of the Institute of Student Employers and Head of Talent Acquisition for Amazon EMEA - Cath Possamai, and Matrix’s very own CEO and renowned purpose driven business leader -Mark Inskip.</p><p>They come together to share their own experiences and insights, shedding light on the crucial issue of bridging the gap between education and careers.</p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE NOW</strong></p><p>Don't miss out on the chance to uncover insights that can shape your career and perspective on work. <strong>Subscribe now</strong> to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast, and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery - Your future self will thank you!</p><p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong></p><p>Do you have questions you’d like to ask our expert guests? Or maybe a certain topic you’d like us to cover in an episode? We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - get in touch or send your submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠podcast@teammatrix.com⁠</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix⁠&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Youtube⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix⁠&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠X⁠</a></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Email us at&nbsp; </strong><a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠podcast@teammatrix.com⁠</a><strong> and send in your questions, topic suggestions, or general feedback!</strong></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Creating the Job-Ready Generation | A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast - Episode 1, Part 1</strong></p><p>Welcome to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast! Blending Talent, Supplier, and Employer perspectives, this is not your typical work podcast; This is the future of work through a new lens.</p><p><strong>WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Recent statistics from <a href="https://yourgameplan.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠YourGamePlan⁠</a>, revealed concerning trends regarding career-related activities among students in the UK. Approximately 40% of students said they don't engage in any career-related activities, and 46% feel incompetent about their future workplace steps.</p><p>On this episode, host Roger Clements tackles this data, analysing the critical gap between education and employment readiness, and asks: How can we help create the Job-ready Generation?</p><p><strong>WHO’S ON THIS EPISODE</strong></p><p>Roger is joined by some of the industry’s finest minds; Star of BBC Apprentice, founder of Bright Ideas Trust, and National Interview Week Ambassador - Tim Campbell MBE, Vice Chair of the Institute of Student Employers and Head of Talent Acquisition for Amazon EMEA - Cath Possamai, and Matrix’s very own CEO and renowned purpose driven business leader -Mark Inskip.</p><p>They come together to share their own experiences and insights, shedding light on the crucial issue of bridging the gap between education and careers.</p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE NOW</strong></p><p>Don't miss out on the chance to uncover insights that can shape your career and perspective on work. <strong>Subscribe now</strong> to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast, and join us on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery - Your future self will thank you!</p><p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong></p><p>Do you have questions you’d like to ask our expert guests? Or maybe a certain topic you’d like us to cover in an episode? We take our mission of connecting people to work very seriously and would love to hear from you - get in touch or send your submissions to <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠podcast@teammatrix.com⁠</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix⁠&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Youtube⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix⁠&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠X⁠</a></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Email us at&nbsp; </strong><a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠podcast@teammatrix.com⁠</a><strong> and send in your questions, topic suggestions, or general feedback!</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://work-in-progress.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d853c579-286d-4743-898a-a1a37b7c59e9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7599568-f6dc-4edc-a97a-d3e6ab681f41/owDIHigaPuvDbc7dbUUBuRbf.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matrix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5dbadeb8-2044-426f-8fdf-fc0325463721/240214-MATRIX-EP1-PART-1.mp3" length="31827209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Matrix</itunes:author></item><item><title>A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast</title><itunes:title>A Future of Work Podcast | Work in Progress - The Matrix Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast! Join host, Roger Clements, as he invites three expert guests to share their experiences and debate the challenges of an ever-evolving employment landscape.&nbsp;</p><p>Blending Talent, Supplier, and Employer perspectives, this is not your typical work podcast; This is the future of work through a new lens.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we are on a mission to bring you the real-time voices of the world at work, helping us all to gain a deeper understanding of the most critical topics shaping our working lives.</p><p><br></p><p>So, what are you waiting for?… Subscribe now to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast - and uncover insights you won’t find anywhere else!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find us on</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wip-podcast-matrix⁠ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Youtube⁠</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinprogresspodcast_uk⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wippod_matrix " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠X⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in touch</strong> at <a href="mailto:podcast@teammatrix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@teammatrix.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Work in Progress, The Matrix Podcast! 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