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February 14, 2007 19:13 IST
Last Updated: February 14, 2007 20:27 IST
Bosses in the United Kingdom prefer to hire record number of migrants because they have a "shockingly low opinion" of local British workers, a survey has revealed.
The survey conducted by the British chambers of Commerce, showed the rock-bottom opinion held by bosses of many British workers.

The bosses of more than 300 small and medium-sized businesses were asked: "What reasons do you have for employing migrant workers?"

They said migrant workers from anywhere from India to Poland have "a better work ethic" and "are more productive".

British workers also lack the "required skills" and there is a short supply of local "candidates with required experience".

David Frost, director general of the business lobby group, said it is "troubling" how British businesses are turning away from British workers.

He said "it is troubling that so many businesses do not want to employ British workers. The UK's chronic skills shortage must be addressed by the government and reform of the school curriculum is needed to ensure that young people enter the workforce with the necessary skills and the right attitude to get on at work."

The survey found that the majority - 75.8 per cent - think migration is beneficial to the economy.

The influx of Polish workers into Britain since May 2004 has been particularly welcomed by bosses who value their work ethic and skills.

This is the second time in only a few weeks that research by a major business lobby group has berated the failings of the British workforce.

Last month, the Institute of Directors said employers think migrants are hard working, more reliable and better skilled.

A separate report from the Association of Graduate Recruiters said half of major employers are unable to fill graduate vacancies because students lack basic work skills.

Prized graduate jobs have to be left open every year even though universities are turning out soaring numbers of students.

Bosses blame this on the low calibre of graduates, even those with first or upper second class degrees. One graduate going for a job at an investment bank began his interview saying: "You all right mate?"

British bosses prefer migrants to lazy Britons

Press Trust of India
Posted online: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 1901 hours IST


London, February 14: Bosses in the United Kingdom prefer to hire record numbers of migrants because they have a "shockingly low opinion" of local British workers, a survey has revealed.


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The survey conducted by the British chambers of Commerce, showed the rock-bottom opinion held by bosses of many British workers.

The bosses of more than 300 small and medium-sized businesses were asked: "What reasons do you have for employing migrant workers?"

They said migrant workers from anywhere from India to Poland have "a better work ethic" and "are more productive".


British workers also lack the "required skills" and there is a short supply of local "candidates with required experience".

David Frost, Director General of the business lobby group, said it is "troubling" how British businesses are turning away from British workers.

He said, "it is troubling that so many businesses do not want to employ British workers. The UK's chronic skills shortage must be addressed by the Government and reform of the school curriculum is needed to ensure that young people enter the workforce with the necessary skills and the right attitude to get on at work."

The survey found that the majority-- 75.8 per cent--think migration is beneficial to the economy.

The influx of Polish workers into Britain since May 2004 has been particularly welcomed by bosses who value their work ethic and skills.

This is the second time in only a few weeks that research by a major business lobby group has berated the failings of the British workforce.

Last month, the Institute of Directors said employers think migrants are hard working, more reliable and better skilled.

A separate report from the Association of Graduate Recruiters said half of major employers are unable to fill graduate vacancies because students lack basic work skills.

Prized graduate jobs have to be left open every year even though universities are turning out soaring numbers of students.

Bosses blame this on the low calibre of graduates, even those with first or upper second-class degrees.

One graduate going for a job at an investment bank began his interview saying: "You all right mate?"


http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=81403

One graduate going for a job at an investment bank began his interview saying: "You all right mate?"

Priceless.

>>UK bosses prefer Indians to lazy locals< <br>
Where in the article does it mention Indians, it's more to do with Polish labourers, and as an employer I have to agree.

>>February 14, 2007 19:13 IST< <br>
It's 2009, dude.

>>UK bosses prefer Indians to lazy locals< <br> Where in the article does it mention Indians, it's more to do with Polish labourers, and as an employer I have to agree.
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its typical obsession of chinese with everything even remotely associated with india. have you ever seen an indian posting anything about china. we simply dont care for the gooks ......

LOL chill Akash, I think this guy just realized he needs to get some good karma on Indians, so he's trying to undo the negative posts...but as usual, we yawn

"Where in the article does it mention Indians, it's more to do with Polish labourers, and as an employer I have to agree. "

I got the title from the Indian web site

Take away the hard working immigrants and ethnic minorities of the UK and Britain would be set back 20 years having to feed its lazy, dirty, crackhead locals from the benefit system.


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