A review of the jobs market and the latest employment stats showed a marked increase in the unemployment, with significant impact on women and youth 16-24. On the subject of youth employment or more specifically employability comments from interested members of the public, business owners/prospective recruiters noted that young people... Lacked the skills required of business ... Struggle with commitment... and ... Have questionable time keeping.

Similar sentiments were shared within a live discussion with Joanne Gordon, Managing Director, Elite Telesales, who felt that young people lacked the communication skills required to be successful in business; most notably, the ability to build rapport and adapt their language and communication style to the needs of the audience.