This episode is sponsored by Sage and their AI productivity assistant Sage co-pilot.

Running a business takes constant evolution and Sage has been helping British businesses do that for over 40 years.

Yes and according to Sage, their AI is designed to cut through the noise. No gimmits, no distractions,

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That's why SAGE's promise of authentic intelligence will resonate with

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This episode of Political Covency is sponsored by Indeed. Okay, so Ed, Indeed is a trusted platform which connects people with jobs that are right for them.

What they do is interesting to me as we get so many questions in from listeners of the podcast

about the challenges of finding a job that's right for you, whether it's in politics, business or whatever else you're passionate about.

I know, and speaking to people about the hiring process, one thing I've always found really quite bizarre is the lack of transparency around salary. Often the salary is never listed. You're sat in the interview and almost feel rude having to ask what the job pays. It's a crazy situation to put candidates in and there's got to be a better way. It's like an odd unwritten rule, isn't it? Well,

indeed agree with you, Ed. They think there's a better way to go about things. Indeed believe

salary transparency helps everyone from employers hiring to the candidates applying. It saves time.

It builds trust and creates fairer, more productive workplaces. That's good. So what are they

actually doing about it? Well, on Indeed workplaces. That's good. So what are they actually doing about it?

Well, on Indeed, candidates can set salary expectations. They can filter roles by salary

and they get matched with opportunities that align. Your Indeed profile helps you showcase

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