Brexit & talent | Navigating the changeable post-Brexit work regulations

As the dust continues to settle on the post-Brexit working landscape, HR professionals find themselves tasked with navigating the complex and seemingly ever-changing legislation that defines who can work for their business, and who cannot.

With a keen focus on hiring workers from the European Union as a solution to the talent shortages continuing to be felt throughout the UK, understanding the new legalities is crucial for businesses seeking to maintain a diverse and skilled workforce.

With the conclusion of the transition period, free movement between the UK and the EU has come to an end. This means that EU citizens are no longer automatically entitled to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

In leu of free movement, the standard arrangement is now the introduction of a points-based system for immigration, focusing on skills, job offers, and language proficiency. Under the new system, individuals interested in working in the UK must accrue a certain number of points to be eligible for a work visa. HR professionals must now assess prospective EU hires based on this system, which emphasises attracting skilled workers to contribute to the UK economy.