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“Without the ability to access international talent, many of our world-class sectors are at significant risk."

"It will be important that companies make decisions to continue to invest in their employees and talent strategies during this critical time."

As you probably know, UK employers are currently required to conduct Right to Work checks on all prospective employees to comply with illegal working legislation and avoid unlawful discrimination. With uncertainty around Brexit greater…

“Profits, optimism and investment spending are falling sharply amidst a torrid operating environment."

Temporary and interim recruitment remains buoyant for PA and admin roles and this trend is expected to continue throughout 2019.

"Candidates are less willing to move roles as swiftly as they have in previous years – creating a lot less available talent in the market."

The financial services roles most at risk of being lost to European locations include; private banking, trading, sales, operations, middle office and Risk & Compliance.

Recent statistics show that while EEA migration has dropped sharply, non-EEA net migration is at its highest level for 15 years, with the government further than ever from its target of “tens, not hundreds of thousands” a year. 

“We’ve seen that organisations are worried about the impacts of Brexit – and with employees scared to move jobs, paralysis can often be the consequence."

“As business confidence drops, the political establishment needs to find a solution that can help protect people’s jobs and livelihoods."