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18 September 2019
Issue: 7856 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit , Employment , Legal services
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Brexit woes for employees

Nearly 60% of legal employees are worried about the impact of Brexit on their business, research has found.

Nearly three-quarters fear stagnating wages, more than a third anticipate decreasing workloads, and 57% are worried about job losses. Moreover, more than a third say Brexit has already had a negative impact on their business. David Morel, CEO of Tiger Recruitment, which commissioned the research in July, said businesses were in ‘a state of limbo, which is stifling innovation and growth’. The survey also uncovered increased stress and anxiety among staff due to the uncertainty of Brexit.

Issue: 7856 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit , Employment , Legal services
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb

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