The Scottish Executive, main opposition parties, academics and business organisations are in broad agreement about the need to encourage more people to live and work in Scotland in order to stem population decline and to strengthen economic growth. Until now the debate has focused on the measures that are needed to bring people into the country. The CRE however, is concerned that there has been little focus on wider issues, such as: the readiness and capacity of Scottish businesses to attract and retain migrant workers; the impact of increased migration on public services and on existing ethnic minority communities, and the wider implications of Fresh Talent for Scottish society. We therefore invited key decision makers and thinkers to a summit looking at the wider implications of the Fresh Talent initiative for Scottish society. The summit was held in association with the Scottish Executive and sponsored by Hudson.
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The Scottish Executive, main opposition parties, academics and business organisations are in broad agreement about the need to encourage more people to live and work in Scotland in order to stem population decline and to strengthen economic growth. Until now the debate has focused on the measures that are needed to bring people into the country. The CRE however, is concerned that there has been little focus on wider issues, such as: the readiness and capacity of Scottish businesses to attract and retain migrant workers; the impact of increased migration on public services and on existing ethnic minority communities, and the wider implications of Fresh Talent for Scottish society. We therefore invited key decision makers and thinkers to a summit looking at the wider implications of the Fresh Talent initiative for Scottish society. The summit was held in association with the Scottish Executive and sponsored by Hudson.
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