Cambridge, UK, is renowned for its unique business environment that attracts and supports companies in various sectors. Navigating Labour's potential new policies and impacts on the labour market, and therefore the business landscape, will impact (positively and potentially negatively) the companies in Cambridge.
If you work in HR or recruitment, are you prepared for the shifts in the labour market and immigration policies under Labour’s new administration? Join Davidson Morris over tea and cake for an insightful session where they’ll explore:
- Easing Labour Shortages: Discover how potential new policies might facilitate hiring skilled workers from abroad, addressing key sector shortages in Technology, science, healthcare, agriculture, and construction.
- Worker Rights and Conditions: Learn about the implications of any enhanced worker rights and the potential operational cost increases for businesses.
- Immigration System Reform: Understand why a streamlined immigration processes and fairer asylum policies could make it easier to recruit international talent and improve the UK's global standing.
- Economic Impact: Discuss how Labour’s focus on public services and infrastructure investment could stimulate economic growth and affect business operations.
- Integration and Social Cohesion: Discuss the benefits of enhanced integration programmes and improved community relations for a cohesive and productive workforce.
- Compliance and Regulation: Prepare for potential changes in immigration regulations and new compliance requirements.
- Innovation and Competitiveness: Explore how facilitating the entry of skilled immigrants and emphasising education and research can drive innovation and business competitiveness.
Key Focus Areas:
1. Skills and Training: Labour’s commitment to addressing skills shortages domestically and reducing reliance on international recruitment.
2. Immigration Policy: Changes to the points-based immigration system and compliance checks.
3. Business Costs and Talent Acquisition: The impact of minimum salary thresholds and the push for upskilling the UK labour market.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your business is prepared for the changes ahead.
Timings: 3pm: Registration over tea and cake (or fruit), 3.15pm: Presentation and Q&A. Event ends by 5pm.
Venue: The Future Business Centre, King’s Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2HY
- Free parking on site + Cycle racks available next to the building.
- The building is next to the guided bus route.
Date / time: Weds 18th Sept, 3 – 5pm.
To save your place:
- Cambridge Network members: £10+VAT (check for membership in our Directory - then log in to get your preferential rate).
- University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University current staff and students: £10+VAT attend at members' rates (log in to get your preferential rate. If you have no log in please email louise.rushworth@cambridgenetwork.co.uk to set one up)
- Non-members - £20+VAT. You may wish to join as a member from £100+VAT / year and come along to many other Cambridge Network events for free or at members' preferential rates.
- No refunds for cancellation within 5 working days of the event, or for non-attendance.
Click on Book Now, then click the login link on the next page to get your member discount. Alternatively, email louise.rushworth@cambridgenetwork.co.uk to set / reset your password.
About Davidson Morris: DavidsonMorris is a national leader in immigration law, with strong representation in Cambridge. We are the specialists Cambridge businesses rely on. https://www.davidsonmorris.com/ . Cambridge Network would like to thank Davidson Morris for working with us to hold this event.
