The UK is now the second most attractive location in the world, after the United States, for high-flying professionals to relocate to, says a new report.
The research, carried out by Hydrogen, shows that the UK is rapidly establishing itself as a firm favourite among foreign workers, particularly within technology.
The Global Professionals on the Move 2013 report, which surveyed over 2,000 people across 90 countries, has shown that despite the challenges with its economy, tightening immigration controls and notoriously unpredictable weather, the country still has an attraction that draws professionals from around the world. One of the reasons behind this attraction might be the fact that the UK is now the second most prominent global technology hub.
Dan Fox, Managing Director of Technology practice at Hydrogen, said, “The US is still the dominant force, but the UK is definitely on the march. The States has Silicon Valley and San Francisco, the UK has Silicon Roundabout near Old Street, where you’ve got all these exciting tech firms opening. A lot of Europeans view the UK as a tech hub where you can work for exciting fast-paced companies. We’re seeing a lot of Europeans coming to work in the UK. It’s all about wanting to work for the up-and-coming companies.”
The report, which looks at the experience, attitudes and priorities of highly qualified professionals with regard to working abroad, also placed the UK second for law and life sciences.
Other key findings of the fourth annual report, which reviews the trends year on year, were:
- 83% of respondents who had relocated said they believed it had accelerated their personal development;
- 77% said it had benefited their career prospects;
- 72% said it had enhanced their salaries;
- 43% said family would be their main potential barrier to relocating;
- 12% thought there really were no barriers to relocating at all (up from 4% last year).
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Author: Jo Robinson
Published On: 5th Jun 2013 - Last modified: 22nd Mar 2017
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