The long-term unemployed: We have a serious problem with males over 35, many of whom have almost given up on ever getting a job.

His style in the job: I like to get around the bureaucracy and make things flexible.

The variety of ideas brought to the partnership: We deal with all ideas, from a needle to an anchor.

Standard of wages: We simply do not deal with employers who don't pay the right wage for the job.

Attracting industry: Lots of small employers are as good as a few large ones. His daily routine: I am afraid that I am a professional meeting attender.

On the next few years: We are not going to solve the problems in this area overnight, it will probably take 10 to 15 years.