Migrant workers make up one in five UK jobs, supporting sectors such as care, hospitality and construction. But new government reforms are raising salary thresholds, cutting eligible roles and closing key visa routes.

In this episode of PeopleScope, we unpack what these changes mean for employers. From the Skilled Worker visa shake-up to alternative routes like Global Talent and Youth Mobility, and the growing link between immigration and the UK’s industrial strategy, we explore how HR leaders can prepare for a more complex and uncertain future.

If visas are harder to access and shortages continue to grow, the challenge for employers is not just compliance. It is how to remain competitive in a labour market that is being reshaped by policy.

🎧 Listen now to get the reality behind the headlines.