Advantages of employing migrant workers
There are many advantages to employing migrant workers including gaining access to new skills and knowledge.
A new immigration system applies to people arriving in the UK from 1 January 2021. EU citizens moving to the UK to work will need to get a visa in advance. Employers need a sponsor licence to hire most workers from outside the UK.
Please note: this requirement excludes Irish citizens and those who already have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
See right to work checks: employing EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Business benefits of employing migrant workers
Migrant workers can make a positive contribution to business performance and productivity. They can also bring culturally unique and complementary skills and knowledge to your business.
Some of the advantages of employing migrant workers in your business include:
Filling skills gaps
Fulfiling existing contracts and taking on more work through new skills and talent.
Increased diversity
This can bring many advantages such as different perspectives, better problem-solving skills, increased creativity, and innovation. A diverse workforce can also help you attract talent, customers, and clients.
Knowledge sharing
Increasing access to international knowledge and 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵing the upskilling of co-workers.
Expansion into new markets
Strengthening contacts in international markets and local networks through new language skills and cultural awareness.
Access a larger pool of workers
By expanding into other geographical areas you are no longer limiting the talent pool to your country. You increase your chances of finding the right employees for the job in a larger talent pool.
Better problem-solving
Hiring workers from different countries and cultures can help increase your company's problem-solving capabilities. Migrant workers can offer new perspectives on old problems helping you find new and innovative solutions.
Enrichment from different cultures
Creating a more diverse workforce with varied experiences and ways of working.
Greater flexibility
People from different cultures are often more flexible regarding working hours.