What is the role of HR post Brexit?

Love it or hate it, change is upon us. Brexit could bring business opportunity for some with cheaper exports, or create talent shortages for others as we cannot access people with the right skills. The question we’ve been pondering here at Actus™ is around the role of HR in a climate of such uncertainty. How can we take a positive lead rather than sit back and watch?

The issue with any change is that it can become a huge distraction. Quite aside from the water cooler chitchat, it is easy for staff to take their eye off the ball (even more likely combined with the Euro football and Wimbledon about to start!)

Uncertainty can lead to kneejerk decisions and ever changing priorities, which is confusing for staff and can lead to de-motivation and underperformance. It may also be a concerning time for your EU staff, who are worried about their residency in the U.K. One thing is certain; if we are to avoid falling back into recession we must ensure that our businesses continue to perform and succeed in the interim and post Europe phase.