Thread by @odtorson

that’s an interesting ask — allow us to bring staff over for up to 6 months a year without requiring a visa. sensible at first sight, but….

https://twitter.com/HawkSearch/status/1443468368649101315

in the new age of Zoom working, 6 months a year is essentially local staff. the obvious benefit here is nearshoring: employ staff in low cost locations but bring them over regularly

here I think the point is different though: keep your local coverage staff local to comply with regulations, and bring them over to London every other week to catch up with the wider team

companies are happy, regulators are happy — the only one missing out is HMRC….