Why A Sponsor Licence Can Help Your Business Combat Labour Shortages

Between Brexit and the pandemic, the UK is experiencing its most severe labour shortage since the 1990s. Businesses can mitigate against these recruitment issues by obtaining a licence from the Home Office to sponsor foreign staff. 

A sponsor licence may not magically generate willing workers, but it will ensure the holder remains agile when an international recruitment opportunity arises. There is no need to have identified a particular candidate before applying for a licence. Many businesses see a sponsor licence as a valuable ‘insurance policy' to enable future recruitment. 

Immigration basics

• All non-British, non-Irish citizens need a visa to work in the UK.
• There are many different types of visa and many different methods of obtaining one. People may hold visas in their own right, or in connection with their family.