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11 September
The construction and infrastructure industry play a key strategic role in the UK economy. Not only is it a significant employer and driver of economic growth in itself, it is also at the core of the Government’s plans to reinforce the economy by implementing ambitious infrastructure plans set out in the National Infrastructure Pipeline.
As construction and infrastructure hold such an important role in the economy, Brexit and the surrounding uncertainty will mean there are likely to be unavoidable effects on procurement and decisions and UK infrastructure investment. Areas for concern include: A lack of skills due to the EU migrant workers in the sector; higher procurement costs linked to the weak pound and funding -which currently comes from the European Investment Bank.
Although there are clearly challenges ahead, there are other areas of focus:
At Blue Octopus, we understand that getting recruitment and HR practices right is simultaneously more important and more challenging than ever before. Attracting the right talent for your organisation is essential – we all need good people, especially in today’s ever-changing world.
Blue Octopus listens to the market and we use our knowledge, experience and insights to develop smart solutions and next generation technology to address end users’ needs.
To find out how we can help change the way you connect with the best talent within the Infrastructure sector and how we can support your organisation both now and, in the future, get in touch today or book a demo.
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