Shift Patterns At Work: Employers’ Guide
With the traditional 9-to-5 model becoming less dominant, shift work using appropriate shift patterns is emerging as a flexible alternative, catering to both business needs and employee preferences. Historically, shift work was largely confined to essential services that required round-the-clock operations, such as healthcare, transport and communications. However, the demands of continuous production, global markets […]
Appendix Finance: UK Visa Financial Requirements
Appendix Finance of the UK Immigration Rules sets out the financial thresholds applicants of certain work, business and study visas must meet to prove they can support themselves—and, in some cases, their dependants—without relying on public funds. To be eligible for a visa to come to the UK, most applicants will need to meet a […]
Sponsor Licence Refused or Rejected?
Applying for a sponsor licence can be a complex and challenging process, where any errors within this process can result in an application being rejected. If your sponsor licence application is refused or rejected by UKVI, this can have a hugely detrimental impact on your business operations and workforce planning. It is also likely to […]
ECAA Turkish Businessperson Visa Extension Guide
The Turkish Businessperson visa route is no longer open to new applications. However, it is still possible for existing visa-holders to apply to extend their permission to stay in the UK under this route. An ECAA extension and a Turkish Businessperson visa extension refer to the same process. The European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) visa, […]
Remote & Hybrid Working: UK Visa & Sponsorship Rules
aving sponsored a migrant worker to undertake work in the UK, there are a number of legal considerations that must be taken into account by UK employers when implementing hybrid and remote working. In this guide, we outline some of the issues for employers to be aware of when implementing hybrid and remote working arrangements […]
Occupational Health At Work: Employer Requirements
Occupational health at work refers to the measures employers take to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of their workforce, encompassing risk assessments, workplace safety, health surveillance and support for employees with medical conditions. The importance of occupational health at work should never be underestimated. A proactive approach to employee welfare is shown to support […]
Cross Cultural Management: Employer Best Practices
Given the globalised nature of today’s workforce, UK employers are no longer just managing employees—they’re managing cultures, perspectives and ways of working. Managing a business comprised of employees from multiple different cultural backgrounds can be challenging, with a number of considerations on both an individual and organisational level. Done well, and you can benefit from […]
Tier 2 Sponsor Guidance: Skilled Worker Visa Compliance
The UK’s Tier 2 visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker route at the end of 2020. While the Skilled Worker visa operates under similar principles to the old Tier 2, sponsor licence requirements have evolved. Visa sponsorship is more than just ticking boxes. The UK government has tightened rules, increased civil penalties and placed […]
Innovator Visa Endorsement: Guide 2025
The Innovator Visa route is now closed to new applicants. The UK government officially ended the scheme on 13 April 2023. As such, no new Innovator visa endorsements are being issued. In tis article, we signpost the alternative visa routes for entrepreneurs, and how existing Innovator visa holders can either switch visa category to remain […]
Student to Skilled Worker Visa Switching (Sponsor Guide)
If your organisation is hiring international graduates, immigration will be a key part of the recruitment and onboarding stages. For applicants, switching from the Student to Skilled Worker visa is rarely straightforward, but the process can be made easier and more certain if the sponsor and applicant work together on the application. While the Graduate route […]