CBI Migration Summit 2008.

The new settlement on migration

The new immigration points system starting this year is a cornerstone of a new settlement on migration but not the whole picture. This summit aims to help business and public service HR leaders and executives understand the new landscape for migration and government policy to use the new systems and work together on the new settlement on migration.

The UK economy depends on a high level of immigration and temporary migration from Europe and beyond.  Key sectors of the economy depend on strong migration, major public services in health and care. But these also bring public service pressures and tensions which need business and public sector co-operation if flexibility is to be maintained.  The new system also has strong penalties and reputational risks for those who do not follow the rules carefully.

This summit brings together the best of business intelligence about future migration patterns with business and public sector solutions to cope with the changes and avoid penalties and reputation damage. It will address how to ensure a fair deal for business, for those seeking work, and those in work and those using the services we all share.

For further information contact Nikki Insley on 020 7324 4357 or e-mail nikki.insley@neilstewartassociates.co.uk

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