Attracting, recruiting, and relocating employees is a crucial aspect of supporting inward investing businesses looking to set up in the Yorkshire & Humber region. To ensure the success of your business and foster economic growth, several strategies and developments are essential:
- Collaboration with Local Institutions: Work closely with local educational institutions, such as universities, colleges, and vocational schools, to establish internship programs and workforce development initiatives. This can help businesses find local talent and provide students with practical training.
- Investment in Skills Development: Create programs and initiatives to upskill the local workforce to meet the specific needs of your businesses. This may include offering training in relevant industries and technologies.
- Business Clusters: Encourage the formation of business clusters or industrial parks to attract companies in related industries. This can lead to a pooling of talent and resources, making the region more attractive to businesses.
- Networking and Partnerships: Join and/or establish local business networks and partnerships to facilitate connections between your company and potential employees. This could involve organising job fairs, industry-specific events, and networking opportunities.
- Relocation Support Services: Provide resources and assistance for employees who will need to relocate to the Yorkshire & Humber area. Utilising a local employee mobility specialist who has great knowledge of and connections in the area will prove invaluable in helping you to attract, recruit and retain the best talent for your organisation. They will help relocating employees with visa and work permit applications, finding housing, schools information, settling in and so on.
- Incentives and Grants: Take advantage of any incentives and grants for businesses that invest in the Yorkshire and Humber area and create job opportunities.
- Quality of Life: With the help of your relocation expert, promote the region’s benefits and quality of life to potential employees, highlighting factors such as a lower cost of living, access to nature and a welcoming community. Even offer potential employees the opportunity to undertake look see tours. This will make the region more appealing to potential employees.
- Retention Strategies: Once employees are in the region, implement strategies to retain them. This includes offering career development opportunities, a positive work environment, and a strong sense of community.
By implementing these strategies, getting professional support and fostering a supportive environment, your business and employees can thrive and prosper. The Yorkshire & Humber area is an attractive destination for inward investing businesses and a place where employees want to live and work. The Yorkshire & Humber Relocation Team can help you and your employees make the move!