STEVEN DUNN says changes in the immigration regime have fallen short of promises Since the new immigration regime was introduced on 1 January 2021, several sectors in the UK economy have struggled to recruit. If employers were hoping that the new Labour government would be more sympathetic to their situation, then regrettably they will have […]
Steven Dunn
New routes to attracting global talent
Further policy changes will affect the recruitment of highly-qualified workers from overseas, says STEVEN DUNN Since Brexit, proposed changes to UK government immigration policy have not been in short supply, and if only the same could be said about the skilled and highly-qualified workers that businesses have been keen to attract and which governments support. […]
Monitoring changes in immigration regime
Immigration law in post-Brexit Britain is in a constant state of flux that requires constant attention, says STEVEN DUNN The UK government’s new post-Brexit immigration regime only came into force on 1 January 2021, but has already seen numerous changes. For instance, a graduate visa route was reintroduced that year and there are new visa […]
Trade talks open door to overseas recruitment
STEVEN DUNN says compromises may be reached on visas allowing the movement of workers In the perennial Christmas film favourite “It’s a Wonderful Life”, the following advice is offered by Clarence the angel, “Remember, George, no man is a failure who has friends”. Sound advice for the managers of small financial institutions in Upstate New […]
How to untangle the recruitment red tape
Hiring employees from overseas is a widespread problem, but solutions are available, writes STEVEN DUNN Every week we hear of employers who are struggling to recruit employees. Pretty much all sectors seem to be facing this problem, but the leisure, tourism, hospitality, agriculture and food and drink sectors are among the worst affected. The pandemic […]