Immigrant Voices in Comms

We are experiencing a moment of significant change in UK immigration policy with a major overhaul of the legal migration system. 

Under a new “earned settlement” model, the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain could increase from five to ten years for many visa-holders unless they meet stricter criteria around income, community contribution and English proficiency.

Join us on International Migrants Day for a thought-provoking panel discussion with comms professionals who have migrated from their country of birth to live and work in the UK. 

Hosted by Ségolène Roche, the panel will discuss: 

• The mental health impact of uprooting themselves from their country of birth and rebuilding a life and career in the UK 

• What it feels like to be one of only a few immigrants in a predominantly British team, from cultural mis-steps to isolation and loneliness 

• How (very often unintentional) micro-aggressions can damage confidence and wellbeing

• Ways in which native comms workers can offer support and solidarity to their immigrant colleagues and offer psychological safety in their organisations