Why Brexit has made career conversations more important

According to a Right Management survey, 67% fear Brexit will have a negative impact on career opportunities. However, this fear could be induced by firms taking a ‘business on hold’ approach to Brexit.

Ian Symes, Executive Vice President, Europe at Right Management, explains: “Too many businesses are approaching Brexit as if it’s a cliff edge, when in reality, it’s a process that is going to be going on for many years that needs to be tackled head on.”

But this does little to instil employee confidence. “That is the real challenge for employers, as everyone is sat there waiting and no employee wants to be wait and see what could happen,” Symes continues.

“They need engagement with their career. That’s the feedback that we are getting, it’s about why everything is being put on hold.”