HR Planning Workshops – Navigating the Impact of Brexit on Manufacturing Talent

If there is an end to Free Movement of EU Citizens post-Brexit many Northern Irish businesses will face a significant challenge.

These workshops provided manufacturers with an overview as to proposed changes and how to put plans in place to prepare for any changes brought about after 31st October 2019.

Delivered by immigration law specialist Sarah Henry of Granite Legal Services and David Drysdale and Sheila Davidson of Inspire Business Centre these practical and informative workshops:

• Advised manufacturers how best to support non-UK workers at this uncertain time.
• Signposted information resources and support services available to non-UK workers currently working in Northern Ireland.
• Gave an overview of the current settlement system in place and proposed changes post-Brexit (including likely costs)
• Provided advice on how manufacturers could begin pragmatically planning for these post-Brexit changes
• Outlined how manufacturers could utilise Programmes such as ‘Bridge to Employment’ to further engage local talent and close the skills gap.

Post-workshop attendees will also had access to;
• Specialist ‘Drop In’ Clinics
o Immigration and Employment Law ‘Drop In’ Clinic –Granite Legal Services (Zoom Video)
o Harnessing local talent ‘Drop In Clinic’- Inspire Business Centre (Zoom Video)
Sarah Henry, Director of Immigration Services, Granite Legal Services

Sarah Henry is Director of Immigration Services with Granite Legal Services, based in Newry city.

Sarah has extensive experience in a wide-range of immigration matters having advised individual and corporate clients in both Ireland and the UK. Sarah trained with a highly specialised immigration firm in Dublin before moving back home to Northern Ireland where she practiced in Belfast and provided immigration advice to organisations such as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, local start-ups and established businesses. Sarah has frequently contributed press and media commentary on immigration matters including recent interviews with BBC Newsline, publications with the Guardian and will later speak at a series of events and workshops on immigration in the context of Brexit.

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