Editor’s Note: Russ Shaw is the founder of Tech London Advocates and an angel and venture investor who previously worked as a vice president at Skype.
President Obama’s legislation on immigration has been one of the most hotly contested political reforms for a generation. The Immigration Order, along with Ron Paul’s subsequent bill attempting to overturn the reform, put immigration firmly at the forefront of the political agenda.
The outcry in the US reflects a similar sentiment sweeping across Europe. The rise of numerous right wing parties of varying extremes across European countries has led to immigration being actively curtailed. Anti-EU sentiment also is fueling a desire for homegrown talent in business in this highly charged atmosphere.
However, as arguments on both sides escalate, the technology sector has emerged as one of the few voices of reason. Digital companies are used to operating globally, and innovation is driven by attracting and retaining the best talent from around the world.
In San Francisco, the battle for talent has seen tech companies doing everything they can to win the best recruits. Hairdressers, free food and doctors are all expected as competition continues to soar. The distance between this environment and the national debate around restricting immigration is extraordinary.
Similarly, I have been traveling around the East Coast with the Mayor of London this week and the startups and scale-ups I meet continue to cite talent as a serious concern.
In New York, the growth of tech companies has been fueled by highly skilled employees, but many more are required to continue momentum. On top of this, those workers that do come to New York are proving transitory, moving on after a couple of years. A compelling message needs to resonate worldwide from these tech hubs saying we’re open for business and committed to long term growth, whatever it takes.
President Obama’s legislation on immigration has been one of the most hotly contested political reforms for a generation. The Immigration Order, along with Ron Paul’s subsequent bill attempting to overturn the reform, put immigration firmly at the forefront of the political agenda.
The outcry in the US reflects a similar sentiment sweeping across Europe. The rise of numerous right wing parties of varying extremes across European countries has led to immigration being actively curtailed. Anti-EU sentiment also is fueling a desire for homegrown talent in business in this highly charged atmosphere.
However, as arguments on both sides escalate, the technology sector has emerged as one of the few voices of reason. Digital companies are used to operating globally, and innovation is driven by attracting and retaining the best talent from around the world.
In San Francisco, the battle for talent has seen tech companies doing everything they can to win the best recruits. Hairdressers, free food and doctors are all expected as competition continues to soar. The distance between this environment and the national debate around restricting immigration is extraordinary.
Similarly, I have been traveling around the East Coast with the Mayor of London this week and the startups and scale-ups I meet continue to cite talent as a serious concern.
In New York, the growth of tech companies has been fueled by highly skilled employees, but many more are required to continue momentum. On top of this, those workers that do come to New York are proving transitory, moving on after a couple of years. A compelling message needs to resonate worldwide from these tech hubs saying we’re open for business and committed to long term growth, whatever it takes.
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