VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR EYE OFF BREXIT ? YOU ’ RE NOT ALONE
Julie Moktadir , Partner in Stone King ’ s Immigration Team , explains how the firm is supporting businesses pre-and post-Brexit , and helping them deal with the challenges 2021 will bring .
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Collaboration due to Covid-19 has seen so many businesses come together , and is a welcome reminder of how this new way of working and sharing ideas can benefit so many .
We all know times are challenging but , by harnessing that collective spirit and working together we ’ ve already seen some great initiatives even in these difficult times , Marcus Rashford ’ s Free School Meals campaign is an example of just one .
Of course , there is a lot of uncertainty - many of us are looking ahead to the Christmas break but are still unsure of what restrictions may be in place during the festive time .
But while our ability to move around England is in doubt , there is at least certainty when it comes to Europe .
The transition period ends on 31st December and with that an end to the freedom of movement .
Unsurprisingly , many businesses have taken
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their eyes off the Brexit ball despite the fact that it is fast-approaching .
Instead , they ’ ve shown the business grit and nous we ’ d expect , rolling with the many Covid-19 punches before coming up with new ways of working and collaborations to keep their organisations going , whether a small café morphing into a takeaway or a large company moving its employees to home working .
But now is the time to make sure your business is very much in order .
In the same spirit of togetherness , we ’ ve developed a self-audit tool for businesses so you can see if you are Brexit-ready .
After all , whether you like it or not , Brexit will come into effect from 1st January 2021 and will affect every sector .
We wanted to keep the online tool free and simple to use for all businesses .
We know it will really help businesses that rely on the movement of people from outside
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the UK , as well as supporting those that have a sponsorship license , and others to make important decisions about their future .
We hope this will help clients and non-clients alike be confident they are Brexit-ready .
After all , rolling with the punches takes energy so we are happy to help take some of the pressure off .
For more info : www . stoneking . co . uk / brexit-self-audit-businesses
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“ We ’ ve developed a self-audit tool for businesses so you can see if you ’ re Brexit-ready . ” |
Where are all the candidates ?
With the Coronavirus pandemic causing an economic downturn and high levels of redundancies , many are deeming 2020 to be the ‘ Age of the Employer ,’ with businesses having their pick of the crop when it comes to attracting talent . However , recent studies show that 75 per cent of business owners are having a problem finding the right people . So , what could be causing this deficiency ?
Dan Barfoot , Operations Director at CMD Recruitment , discusses the possible reasons …
Market uncertainty Unfortunately , redundancies are increasing . While this means that there may be more job seekers , it also means that much of the top talent still in work are now working harder than ever to keep their positions . Consequently , fewer of these individuals are seeking new posts and are instead focusing on maintaining job stability with their current employer .
A switch to a new employer carries a great deal of risk for an employee .
Candidate curiosity With the uptake in working from home , candidates are able to browse job opportunities with relative ease . They can also make recruitment calls and take part in video interviews without worrying about hiding this from their employer or booking time off work .
As a result , the candidates may be using video interview opportunities as a way of testing the water , rather than being seriously committed to getting the job .
Higher expectations With many employers believing that there is now a wider talent pool who are all desperate for work , some of them may reduce their benefits or pay package to get more for their money . Many employers believe they can advertise roles for lower pay because the demand is there .
However , low offers are not conducive to creating positive , long-term employeremployee relationships . Not providing employees with a fair pay and benefits package will reduce employee retention rates .
How can you find the right talent ? With such a turbulent marketplace at the moment , it is hard for businesses and candidates to understand their position and set their expectations . This is where a recruitment consultant can really help . A consultant not only understands the business and the candidates but is also fully up to date with a frequently changing marketplace .
As an employer , using a recruitment consultant through the hiring process allows you to gain insider market access , so you know how to be in the best position to attract the talent you want at a realistic budget .
Ignore the supply and demand curve
Instead of re-advertising roles and stretching out the recruitment process , it can save time , money , and hassle by ignoring the notion of the ‘ employer ’ s market .’ Focus instead on what your business needs by mapping out the quickest , most efficient and effective way to achieve this .
CMD Recruitment has offices throughout Wiltshire and the South West with bases in Calne , Devizes , Melksham and Bath . To find out more visit : www . cmdrecruitment . com or call : 01225 805080
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