Recruiting from abroad is like 'refilling a leaking bucket without plugging the hole'

One in four UK firms is looking overseas to fill tech roles to bridge the IT talent gap, according to a recent survey by the recruitment agency Experis.

However, Matt Crosby, Director at Korn Ferry Hay Group, believes sourcing talent from abroad is not the best solution to the problem.

He explains: “The UK digital skills gap is a critical issue, impacting businesses of all sizes, across sectors. Organisations will not solve this by recruiting talent from abroad.

“This is the equivalent of refilling a leaking bucket without plugging the hole. The only way businesses will avoid a skills crisis it is by instilling a tech-ready culture and finding ways to promote and develop employees’ willingness to embrace digital.