Simon Goldthorpe: How to attract and retain young talent in the current market

Recruitment options

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Training the next crop of financial advisers should be on the core agenda of any sustainable practice, writes Simon Goldthorpe. Here he explores the options available

The lack of young blood coming into the financial planning industry has been a growing concern for some time now. Financial advice is still very much in the shadows as a career path, so a key conundrum for many IFA businesses is how to engage with younger people and help them see it as a prosperous and long-term career. Overcoming this challenge will be essential for firms to be able to meet ever-increasing demand and develop their proposition to serve future generations. Let's start by looking at a couple of recruitment options. Apprenticeship schemes Employment schemes for ...

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