Businesses brace for restrictions on immigrant hires, as the administration issues a warning that economic adjustments may be necessary
Hey there!
You might've heard that some governments are making changes to their immigration policies, which could have an impact on employer organizations.Well, you guessed it right! These changes are currently hot topics of discussion in social circles.
Now, let's break it down for you:
- Moolah talk:For instance, over in Denmark, they're tightening the screws with updated regulations coming into effect from July 2025. That includes a new list of highly skilled workers and revised Danish salary standards, quarterly published by the Confederation of Danish Employers. These benchmarks can influence hiring costs and recruitment flexibility for foreign workers[1].
- Recruitment Rumble:Over in the UK, they're planning on putting the kibosh on the hiring of care workers from abroad. Instead, employers are being forced to recruit local workers or extend visas only for those already in the country. This move could potentially create a labor market crunch in sectors relying heavily on foreign labor, like social care[4].
- Salary Thresholds and Exceptional Cases:In the UK, previous measures bumped up the salary thresholds for hiring overseas workers and curbed exceptions for shortage occupations. This has had a significant impact on businesses' ability to onboard international talent[5].
Guess what? This ain't a one-way street. Employer organizations are engaging in conversation with government reps, sector leaders, and others in the know. NHS Employers, part of the NHS Confederation, has even voiced concerns about immigration rule changes affecting social care provision, highlighting the indispensable role of international workers[4].
And it's not just the sector reps who are voicing their concerns. The Chair of the National Care Association has pointed out the challenges of recruiting locals, reliance on foreign visa schemes to address workforce shortages, and the potential consequences of ending these schemes, such as service reductions or closures[4].
But wait! It ain't all gravy for the businesses either. A Social Market Foundation report suggests that while the Labour government has been collaborative, the immigration policy still comes with barriers that are a thorn in the side of employer organizations[5]. And there you have it folks – a three-way tango between government, employers, and other stakeholders!
- Retrieved from: https://www.nasema.dk/
- Retrieved from: https://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/consultations/empty/immigration_system_for_a_prouductive_economy.aspx
- Retrieved from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-immigration-system-for-a-prouductive-economy
- Retrieved from: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/comment/dont-put-care-jobs-risk-immigration
- Retrieved from: https://socialmarket.org.uk/policy-work/research/studies
In light of the ongoing discussions about immigration policies, there is growing concern among employer organizations about how these changes might affect the finance and business sectors, particularly regarding hiring costs and recruitment flexibility for foreign workers due to new salary standards in Denmark. Moreover, the potential impact on cultural diversity, especially in sectors heavily reliant on foreign labor like social care in the UK, is also a pressing issue for stakeholders.
