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Kate Shoesmith
Executive
Kate Shoesmith is the director of policy at the British Chambers of Commerce.
Notable Quotes
""Ultimately, there will be some jobs, such as shift work, where it won't be possible but we're confident most employers will be thinking about how they can keep everyone onside.""View Story →
"It would be a further hammer blow for companies that are struggling."View Story →
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