Recruitment concerns of businesses post-Brexit

3 February 2020

Following a weekend in which the UK sealed its exit from the European Union, Recruiter magazine highlights some of the concerns that are top of mind among businesses. In the article Natasha Chell warns firms face a substantial increase in cost and resources required to secure immigration permission for workers unless they enter the UK before the end of the transitional period, 31 December 2020.  “So now is the time for businesses to review recruitment plans and consider bringing forward this EU recruitment. After years of Brexit uncertainty, strategic recruitment planning is essential as the countdown to the end of the transitional period begins.”

Read the full article here.

Natasha Chell


Partner and Head of Risk and Compliance


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