Robert Parkinson

Global immigration restrictions—from the UK’s ten-year permanent residency to rising H-1B visa costs in the US—are prompting companies to rethink workforce strategies. Traditional talent relocation is no longer the only option. The future lies in AI-driven talent management and offshore staffing.

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Forget Brexit… it’s all about WEXIT now. 💸🌍 Our CEO Graison Foster just dropped the facts: the rich aren’t just moving they’re migrating en masse. 📦 142,000+ millionaires packing their bags in 2025 🇬🇧 UK losing 16,500 HNWIs 🇦🇪 UAE rolling out the welcome mat: 9,800+ incoming 📈 Saudi Arabia? Up 800% — wild. Why the shift? 💰 Taxes 🧨 Politics 🚀 Bigger, bolder opportunities The world map of wealth is being redrawn in real time. Catch the breakdown — and get ahead of the trend. 🎥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/de-_Vmig #WEXIT #HNWI #WealthMigration #Leadership #FutureMoves #UAE #Trendspotting #QtRealEstate

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I’m incredibly proud to announce that the preliminary FY2025 results reflect a year of strong execution and strategic expansion for YY Group Holding Limited. We expect revenue of US$57–58 million, representing approximately 38.7%–41.1% year-over-year growth, alongside gross profit of US$7.5–8 million, up 42.6%–52.1% YOY. This momentum highlights the growing demand for our on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM) services across the region. We look forward to sharing our full FY2025 results later this month and outlining our outlook for 2026. https://lnkd.in/gCfEmYwe

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🔥 Even the Biggest Stages Can Catch Fire 🔥 Tomorrowland has been a global icon in the EDM scene for over 20 years, consistently raising the bar with world-class production, creativity, and talent. Its main stage has hosted the biggest names in music and has come to symbolise precision, planning, and execution at the highest level. But this week, despite all that experience and preparation, it went up in flames. Literally. A powerful reminder: Even the most disciplined processes can falter. Even the most trusted systems can fail. And yes.....sometimes, things just happen. In recruitment, we often strive for perfection, flawless processes, airtight shortlists, seamless onboarding. But the reality is, we're dealing with people, emotions, and unpredictable moments. Things can, and sometimes do, go sideways. The key isn’t in never having fires It’s in how quickly and calmly you respond when they happen. #Recruitment #Tomorrowland #EDM #Leadership #CrisisManagement #ProcessImprovement #Resilience #LessonsInRecruitment

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Is it still worth buying a flat in London? Chloe Leefe, director at Aykroyd & Co buying agents, addresses this common question in a Financial Times article (link in comments section). Since the pandemic, London flats lost popularity as buyers seek houses with more space and gardens. Flats provide security, require less maintenance, are often centrally located, and frequently serve as an entry point to property ownership. However, the risks are real. Short leases remain tricky, especially with delays in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 due to court challenges from major estates. Service charges should be reviewed thoroughly, as examining accounts from the past three years can reveal a lot. Building safety rules after Grenfell have added costs and delays for renovations, especially in taller mansion blocks. Lease restrictions may prevent refurbishments, and council crackdowns have made flat amalgamation more difficult. As an investor sourcing London flats with short leases, I see these challenges as opportunities. Flats that are often not considered by buyers because they are seen as complex may provide significant returns if appropriate due diligence and strategy are applied. It is important to conduct thorough research, seek professional advice, and consider all potential costs before making an offer. Do you think the current “unpopularity” of London flats presents the best buying opportunity in years? #LondonProperty #PropertyInvestment #ShortLease #FlatsInLondon #LeaseholdReform #PropertySourcing #InvestmentStrategy

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🛂 Major UK Immigration Changes: What You Need to Know Big updates are here — and they’ll impact employers, skilled workers, and current visa holders across the UK 🔹 Employers: Start reviewing your workforce strategy — roles must now meet degree-level skill thresholds. Temporary roles will only be supported via shortage lists until 2026. 🔹 Current Visa Holders: Longer paths to settlement are coming. Start planning ahead — especially if your original timeline was 5 years. 🔹 Skilled Workers: Your qualifications must now align with RQF Level 6 (degree-equivalent) or higher. Time to double-check eligibility and plan your next steps. 📌 These changes raise the bar — but being proactive can keep your business and career on track. 🌍 If your business needs help navigating this complex world, get in touch via DM. #Immigration #UKVisas #HRCompliance #SkilledWorkerVisa #UKJobs #TalentMobility #SMEs #PeopleStrategy #EmployeeMobilityExperts #YorkshireandHumberRelocation #VantageRelocation https://lnkd.in/eYPPY8BZ

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The Brexit Exodus: Why Skilled Workers Are Leaving the UK The United Kingdom is grappling with a growing skilled labour crisis. Since Brexit, the country has seen an exodus of talent across key sectors—hospitality, healthcare, construction, and logistics—with a staggering shortfall of over 330,000 workers. Brexit was sold as a reclaiming of sovereignty and a chance to “take back control,” with promises that British jobs would be protected for British workers. Yet the reality has unfolded quite differently. Stricter immigration rules, uncertainty for EU nationals, and reduced mobility across borders have made the UK a less attractive destination for skilled foreign workers. And it’s not just about numbers—it’s about quality and continuity. The hospitality industry is struggling to maintain service standards. The NHS faces increased pressure with fewer trained staff. Construction projects are delayed due to labour gaps. Even advanced sectors like engineering and technology are not immune, as talent pools dry up and recruitment becomes increasingly difficult. One particularly troubling recent development: chefs will no longer be included on the UK’s shortage occupation list. This move could be disastrous for an already overstretched hospitality industry. At a time when restaurants, hotels, and food service businesses are desperate for experienced professionals, the government is effectively shutting the door on one of the few remaining routes to attract international culinary talent. This risks not only service quality but also the survival of many independent venues and fine-dining establishments that rely on specialist skills. This talent drain is not just an economic issue; it’s a social one. Businesses are forced to scale back operations, reduce services, or in some cases, shut down altogether. Meanwhile, home-grown talent is not filling the gap quickly enough due to skills mismatches and slow-moving training pipelines. So where do we go from here? Rebuilding Bridges: The UK needs smarter immigration policies that recognise the value of skilled migration and streamline processes for critical sectors. Investing in Training: Upskilling the domestic workforce is vital, but it’s a long-term strategy that must be supported with meaningful investment. Reframing the Narrative: Foreign workers have always been part of the UK’s success story. It’s time to acknowledge that and return to being a country that welcomes talent, not repels it. As someone deeply involved in recruitment and workforce planning, I see daily the consequences of these policy decisions. It’s time for a national rethink—because without skilled workers, no economy can thrive. What’s your view? Have you seen the impact of the skilled labour shortage in your sector? #Brexit #UKWorkforce #SkilledLabour #Recruitment #TalentCrisis #WorkforceDevelopment #Hospitality #Healthcare #Construction #Chefs #ShortageOccupationList

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Big news in the recruitment world! Yesterday Recruit Holdings has officially announced the sale of its international recruitment business including RGF Professional Recruitment and RGF Executive Search to Fullcast Holdings. This marks Recruit’s full exit from the permanent placement and executive search market across Asia, as the company doubles down on shifting resources toward AI‑driven matching and hiring technologies. From what can be gathered publicly, the valuation paints an interesting picture: -RGF International reportedly sold at roughly ~20× EBITDA but only ~0.2× revenue, reflecting the depressed profitability of the overseas business. -RGF Japan numbers weren’t disclosed, but industry norms suggest a 6–7× EBITDA range. Looking at where the business was 6–8 years ago, the overall deal feels fair on paper but absolutely a cheap exit compared to the double‑digit multiples the group could have commanded in its stronger years. So what went wrong? One major strategic misstep, in my view, was exiting the contracting business about four years ago effectively walking away from recurring revenue and the valuation uplift that comes with it. That alone can erase 2–4 points of multiple. At the same time, while the Japan business remained relatively solid, the overseas operations shrank dramatically, with several markets collapsing outside of India. The result? The international business was ultimately sold for very little value relative to its former potential. What happens next? For RGF Executive Search, I don’t expect dramatic change in the short term. There may be a small dip in inbound leads without the Recruit brand behind them, but the business is fundamentally built around experienced consultants, long‑standing client relationships, and high‑touch delivery. The bigger challenge will be talent attraction the Recruit brand carried weight, and losing that will matter. For RGF Professional Recruitment, however, I worry this may be the end of the road. When I worked there, about 20% of placements came directly from the Recruit candidate database, and roughly 10% of clients came via Recruit‑generated leads. Given the business became even more domestically focused in recent years, these dependencies could easily be higher now. Removing that pipeline could hit 30% of top‑line revenue overnight. Combine that with leadership inconsistencies, non‑competitive commission structures, and brand dilution, and it’s difficult to see a sustainable path forward. A merger into RGF Executive Search or Fullcast or even a wind‑down feels more likely. This may sound tough, but the reality of the recruitment industry is equally tough. The market does not forgive. Leadership matters. Execution matters. Focus matters. And in this era, only the sharpest, most adaptive, and most professional operators will survive and thrive. https://lnkd.in/g9zU3aMa

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The market is accelerating - and so are we. Across London, Europe, the Middle East, and the US, we are currently managing 52 active mandates spanning GTM, Product, and Technology. Demand for both senior commercial talent and specialised technical leadership continues to grow across all regions. We are also leading multiple C-Suite searches and partnering with more than 10 of the top investors in the fintech ecosystem. Our current mandates cover a broad range of sectors, including: 💠 Gen/Agentic AI 💠 Private Markets 💠 WealthTech 💠 RegTech 💠 InsurTech 💠 Buy-Side Technology 💠 Sustainability Over the past two weeks, we have seen 7 offers extended, with 4 already accepted and the remaining expected to close this week. Importantly, 34% of the organisations we are engaged with have raised capital this year, underscoring the continued momentum and innovation within fintech. With activity at this level, our team is fully engaged for the next six weeks - and we’re excited about what’s ahead. If you are hiring, scaling, or planning for Q1, now is an ideal time to get ahead of the curve. Always happy to share market insights or discuss upcoming talent needs.

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Over the past few days, we’ve shared an education recruitment agency case study and a client testimonial, but here’s something we’ve learned working closely with UK recruitment businesses at RPO Arena - Empowering Businesses With Skilled Talent: Outsourcing doesn’t fail because of location. It fails because of the lack of structure, communication, and expectations, i.e. clarity. Most agency owners we speak to initially worry about: 1. Compliance understanding 2. Candidate communication quality 3. Time zone alignment 4. Day-to-day management oversight Completely fair concerns. But when support is properly integrated, it stops feeling “offshore” and starts feeling like operational breathing room, especially when demand spikes. Curious what others here on LinkedIn think: What’s the biggest hesitation you still have about scaling support externally?

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The Best-Returning Sector in UK Real Estate Might Surprise You! 🚀 After years lagging behind, shopping centres are now set to lead the pack in UK real estate returns. According to a new forecast from the Investment Property Forum, shopping centres are expected to offer an average annual return of 8.7% from now until 2029. Just for 2025, returns are projected to hit 9.5%! This comeback is driven by strong rent growth in prime shopping centres—a trend that's been brewing due to limited supply over the past decade. Investors have been slow to catch on, but a recent surge in shopping centre deals suggests the tide is turning. 👉 Retail warehousing is also hot on the heels, projected to offer 8.3% annual returns. 👉 The industrial sector, steadily growing, is set to deliver 8% on average. 👉 Offices, especially in the West End, lag behind with an average of 6.9%. These insights reshape how we plan investments and see growth opportunities in the UK real estate market. Know your sectors, make informed choices, and let's dive into this promising future together! What are your thoughts on this forecast? Share your insights or get in touch to talk more about what this could mean for you! 🌟 foundationrecruitment.com #realestate #investment #UKproperty

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Excited to share Lisa Paton's latest blog: Global Hiring Trends in Brokerage – The State of Play. If you’re interested in understanding the current hiring landscape in the brokerage industry, take a read. We would love to hear your thoughts, and feel free to get in touch if you’d like to discuss any of the trends in more detail.

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What on earth is PathSwap.com 😳 - Blackbrook has partnered with @ibd_path… - This partnership leverages 3 things: - @ibd_path’s 20 million+ monthly views - Blackbrook’s expertise in Headhunting - Recruitment Technology 1. The platform will deliver impossible to find information and careers advise to to candidates. 2. Give our clients access to the largest pool of candidates in the UK. 3. Offer professionals in the market to make meaningful money with referral fees Game changing. Let me know your thoughts 💭

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📉 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 3.7% Latest figures show that 151,000 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠, with the manufacturing and retail sectors struggling the most. While the percentage may seem modest compared to some global economies, the reality for jobseekers and industries is far more complex. Retail continues to face challenges from subdued consumer sentiment, while manufacturing is still adapting to post-pandemic shifts and global supply chain pressures. At Kairos Global Search, we see how these numbers translate into lived experiences, we have seen and spoken with many job seekers navigating uncertainty, businesses rethinking talent strategies, and industries recalibrating for resilience. 👉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: how can Hong Kong balance economic transformation with stronger workforce support? Image credits: SCMP

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The rise in overseas hiring of US professionals by UK and European companies is a clear indication of the pressing need for specialised talent in regions facing significant skills shortages. According to HR platform Deel, there's been a notable spike in US hires, particularly in sectors such as AI, data science, and accounting. Between January and April 2025, the number of US workers recruited by UK firms increased by 11.5%, a remarkable jump from the 2.8% growth observed in the same period last year. Similarly, European countries have seen a 16.4% rise in hiring US talent. Remote hiring isn't just a trend; it's fast becoming a strategic tool to access top-tier talent across the globe. As industries evolve and the demand for specialised skills intensifies, forward-thinking organisations must look beyond traditional geographic limitations to find the best candidates. The infrastructure and global employment services available today make it easier than ever for businesses to build diverse and dynamic teams that drive innovation and growth. #GlobalHiring #TalentAcquisition #RemoteWork

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AI is changing what it takes to be an effective technology leader. In a recent article originally published by ZDNET, Jason Pyle, COO & Managing Director at Harvey Nash USA & Canada, shared his perspective on how leadership expectations are evolving in the age of AI disruption. A few insights that stood out: 🤖 Leaders need to connect AI innovation to real business outcomes 🔄 Guiding teams through constant change is becoming a core leadership skill ⚖️ Balancing opportunity with governance and risk has never been more important Check out the full article if you're interested in learning more: https://lnkd.in/gUW-SgTb #Leadership #AI #TechCareers #FutureOfWork #HarveyNash

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Confidentiality is key in headhunting 🤫 Clients and candidates trust us with sensitive information. It's a matter of integrity and professionalism. Understanding the significant role confidentiality plays in headhunting can make all the difference. Here's how confidentiality ensures success: ✔️ Protects client strategies - businesses share plans and needs that, if leaked, could impact their competitive edge. ✔️ Safeguards candidate privacy - professionals often search for new roles discreetly to avoid jeopardising their current positions. ✔️ Builds trust - maintaining confidentiality fosters a safe space for open, honest discussions. ✔️ Enhances reputation - reliability in handling sensitive information strengthens long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. At Langley James, we prioritise confidentiality at every step. Want to learn more about how we can support your recruitment needs? Visit our website: www.langleyjames.com #ITRecruitment #Confidentiality #Headhunting

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