This section offers a guide to navigating immigration policies, visa sponsorship, right to work checks and legal requirements for hiring international talent. Here, you will find pertinent information and links to organizations that specialize in work visa types, employer responsibilities, compliance guidelines, and resources for understanding the rights of migrant workers. Our goal is to make immigration processes accessible and transparent, empowering SMEs to hire the best talent regardless of nationality.
Welcome - Nadia Aslam: Strategy & Development Manager, Capital City Partnership
Opening - Rona Hunter: CEO, Capital City Partnership - Tackling poverty and inequality through employability
Lorna Slater MSP: Scottish Greens co-leader and the Scottish Green Party spokesperson on Economy and Fair Work
Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron: Depute Lord Provost, The City of Edinburgh and the Labour councillor for Liberton and Gilmerton Ward
Dr Sarah Kyambi: Director at Migration Policy Scotland - Labour Migration and Attitudes to Immigration
Aadil Sayed: Guest speaker with Lived Experience
Tobi Bamigbade: Guest speaker with Lived Experience
Simon Raeside: Employer and Alumni Engagement Adviser with The University of Edinburgh Careers Service - Employing International Students
Mark Templeton: Director and Head of Immigration Employment, Immigration and Pensions Team at Anderson Strathern - Employing Foreign Nationals: The Sponsor Licence system and Right to Work laws
Calum Nicol: Talent Acquisition Manager at Signature Pubs Group
Damilola Owolabi: Guest speaker with Lived Experience
You can watch the recording of this event in its entirety below.
If you have any questions, please email us at eepem@capitalcitypartnership.org
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