Brexit and migrant staff
11 November 2019
In September, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development published a report which found that 56% of employers surveyed did not believe they had sufficient information to devise post-Brexit hiring strategies. What, then, should UK businesses which employ migrants be doing to prepare for EU withdrawal? In an article for The Law Society Gazette, Laura Devine explains that the good news is, despite another chaotic period, not much has changed. By staying up to date with events, understanding the possible Brexit outcomes, and having contingency plans in place for each scenario ahead of time, businesses can remain nimble and avoid surprises.
Read the full article here.
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