LONDON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The UK is now the second most attractive location in the world,
after the United States, for high-
flying professionals to relocate to, says a new report. The
research, carried out by global recruitment specialists Hydrogen,
shows that the UK is establishing itself as a favourite among
foreign workers, particularly within technology.
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The Global Professionals on the Move 2013 report,
which surveyed over 2,000 people across 90 countries, has shown
that despite the challenges with its economy, the country still has
an attraction that draws professionals from around the world. One
reason for this might be because the UK is now the second most
prominent global technology hub.
Dan Fox, Managing Director of
Technology practice at Hydrogen, said, "The US is still the
dominant force, but the UK is definitely on the march. The US has
Silicon Valley and San Francisco,
the UK has Silicon Roundabout, where you've got all these exciting
tech firms opening. A lot of Europeans view the UK as a tech hub
where you can work for exciting fast-paced companies."
Hydrogen's report looks at the experience, attitudes and
priorities of highly qualified professionals with regard to working
abroad. Other key findings of the fourth annual report were:
- 83% of respondents who had relocated believed it had
accelerated their personal development;
- 77% said it had benefitted their career prospects;
- 72% said it had enhanced their salaries;
- 43% said family would be their main potential barrier to
relocating;
- 12% thought there were no barriers to relocating at all (up
from 4% last year).
A full copy of the report can be found at
[http://bit.ly/Ys9Tqv]
About Hydrogen Group:
Hydrogen is a global specialist recruitment business, placing
exceptional, hard to find candidates in over 70 countries. Our
joined up practices combine international reach with local
expertise and specialist knowledge.
Whilst many recruiters are location focused, Hydrogen believes
the best way to deliver service to its clients and candidates is to
base our offering around these practices, which cover both
Technical & Scientific (Power, Mining, Oil & Gas and Life
Sciences), and Professional Support Services (Business
Transformation, Finance, Legal, Trading & Advisory and
Technology).
Contact details: Jermaine or Rani at Flame PR on
+44(0)203-357-9740/ +44(0)7947-541814 or email
hydrogen@flamepr.com
SOURCE Hydrogen Group