Recruiter News - August 2023

In this issue: Thinking of hiring international students and graduates?|Recruitment challenges endure | UKSPF grant funding in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Workforce for the Future - West of England | Devon Business Show | Recruit Now |

Thinking of hiring international students and graduates?

International students make excellent employees – they are highly motivated and have a range of desirable skills and knowledge developed via their formal studies and lived experience across varying cultures.

We really encourage employers to explore this rich source of employees who have been educated at universities in the UK, and so already understand UK culture.

The cultural, educational and economic benefits international students bring to our UK university campuses and local communities are well recognised and extensive. When international students choose to build their career in the UK, these benefits become available to employers too.

📣Find out more about visa options, including the Graduate visa

And if you decide to recruit then don't forget...

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Recruitment challenges endure

📣The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, a survey of 4,800 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals there is still no easing in the record high difficulties in finding staff.

While recruitment difficulties are being experienced across the economy, the construction & engineering, and hospitality sectors were the most likely to report problems , closely followed by manufacturing and then professional services.

UKSPF grant funding in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

BCP Council's Economic Development (ED) team are pleased to confirm that funding for year two of it's allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has been awarded by Central Government.

The next round of grant funding is now open and will close to applications on 4 October 2023.

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Workforce for the Future - West of England

Workforce for the Future offers free, personalised and comprehensive assistance to help your staff gain the necessary skills for your business to thrive. Applications close in September - don’t miss out!

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Devon Business Show

Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is bringing the South West’s largest business event back to Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 11 October

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