Details of UK’s points based immigration system revealed
Home Secretary Priti Patel has revealed details of a new points-based immigration system, marking an end to the “free movement of people” in the UK.
Tag: Immigration
Businesses with foreign staff should prepare for immigration challenges
By Staff writer
?What the country needs now more than ever is certainty,” Theresa May stated outside number 10. This is no more the case than for businesses with foreign staff.
What does a hung parliament mean for SME businesses?
By Staff writer
It’s happened again, Britain has a hung parliament. Small business expert Carl Reader explains what the result of this general election might be for SMEs.
Migrants are important to UK business and the sustainability of the economy
By Staff writer
The Centre for Entrepreneurs has reported that migrants are behind one in seven UK companies and it’s only a fraction of the research highlighting their contribution to the economy.
Companies with leadership diversity receive more funding
Leadership diversity can have cultural benefit, but also a monetary one, as revealed by a new data analysis of board directors.
The amazing government debate about foreign workers
By Jan Cavelle
The head of employment and skills for the IOD, Seamus Nevin, has declared that those voting on Brexit because of immigration failed to see how the resulting policies would hinder economic progress. No prizes for guessing which way he voted.
HRs must adapt to shifting business immigration landscape
As the EU referendum draws closer and with the Immigration Bill nearing Royal Assent, the coming months represent a turbulent legislative landscape for employers.
Businesses should play a pivotal role in the refugee crisis
By David Craik
Government, business associations and individual firms can help refugees contribute to the economy.
It’s time to switch on the Northern Powerhouse, businesses tell George Osborne
By David Craik
Northern Chambers of Commerce want policy changes made in transport, skills training and immigration to take into account needs of the region.
General election 2015: Fairsail CEO Adam Hale – I’m voting as…
Ask a senior business leader whether MPs and the government know what is really needed to create a free-flowing and prosperous economy and you’ll probably get “no” most of the time. Technology business builder Adam Hale, of Fairsail, has shared his insight with us.