Impact of Brexit on Recruitment

Academic Writing 1
Human Resources
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Academic Writing 2
Task 1.
Text A Text B Text C
Citation/
Reference
Cambridge Econometrics.
(2018). Greater London
Authority: preparing for
Brexit. Available at
http://www.london.gov.uk
/sites/default/files/preparin
g_for_brexit_final_report.
pdf
Jay, S., Davies, P., &
Reid, M. (2016). Brexit:
Implications for
Employers. Employee
Relations Law
Journal, 42(3), 69-82.
Wright, M., Wilson, N.,
Gilligan, J., Bacon, N., &
Amess, K. (2016). Brexit,
private equity and
management. British
Journal of
Management, 27(4), 682-
686
Resource type
(e.g. book,
journal etc.)
Report Journal Journal
Authority
(Who is the
author? Is
he/she qualified
to speak on this
topic)
Cambridge Econometrics
-It’s an independent
economic analyst and the
body is qualified to speak
on the topic.
Jay, S., Davies, P., &
Reid, M.
-The authors are part of a
recognized law firm and
are therefore qualified.
Wright, M., Wilson, N.,
Gilligan, J., Bacon, N., &
Amess, K.
-The authors are academics
and therefore has relevant
information.
Currency
(Is the text up
to date)
2018 2016 2016
Content
(Is the content
relevant to your
topic)
The information is
reliable.
The information is
reliable.
The information is reliable.
Accuracy
(Are any facts
and ideas
supported with
evidence)
Most of the ideas
presented are well
evidenced and accurate.
Most of the ideas
presented are well
evidenced and accurate.
Most of the ideas presented
are well evidenced and
accurate.
Audience
(Who is this
text written for)
Experts audience. Neutral audience. Business audience
Further notes/
comments
The article is clear with
correct statistics.
Various legislations are
provided to make the
issue in question
understandable.
The authors compare
different information sets to
bring forth detailed analysis.

Academic Writing 3
Task 3.
Brexit Event – Recruitment.
Over the years, Brexit has had great influence on talent acquisition even though
negotiations are still being finalized on the same. Most British organizations depend on
specialists from major EU countries for their skills in order to supplement their workforce
(Linas, 2018). According to a study by the Adecco and CIPD, the number of European Union
workers who work in the United Kingdom has decreased by ninety-five percent. Besides, the job
market is still in flux and therefore, recruiters are under pressure to locate talent for their clients;
however, most of the traditional methods still do not produce results.
Recruitment companies and therefore going above and beyond in order to stay profitable
and competitive. This is through advising companies in the United Kingdom to revise benefits,
roles, and salaries which increases their attractiveness to overseas applicants. Therefore, as
Brexit unfolds, recruiters may have an essential role in assisting both candidates and clients in
crossing over the storm (Jay, Davies & Reid, 2016). However, various challenges need to be
addressed. For instance, according to a research conducted by PwC concerning the referendum in
2016, it was discovered that there would be a 3 to 5.5% drop in the GDP in case UK votes to
leave the European Union.
After the referendum, the effects of Brexit were experienced with the sterling pound
falling from 1.5 to 1.21 against the US dollar. This uncertainty has also impacted recruitment.
For instance, recruiters in the United Kingdom have experienced a decrease in international
hiring. In addition, about 30% of the recruitment companies from key European markets such as