The project has three main components. First, we conduct a systematic mapping of labour immigration at the firm level, identifying the sectors and regions that most actively recruit workers from third countries. Second, we analyse the factors that influence firms’ propensity to apply for permits to employ labour migrants—for example, differences in firm size, skill requirements, sector-specific needs, and local labour market conditions. Third, we examine the economic consequences of labour immigration for firms, including its impact on profits, employment, and productivity.
Labour Immigration and Firm Competitiveness
In a geoeconomic context, access to skilled labour is important. Today, countries and firms compete not only through prices and technology, but also for people with the right competencies. Against this backdrop, the aim of this project is to deepen our understanding of how labour immigration functions as a strategic tool for firms in a globalized economy. The results may contribute to more informed policymaking regarding labour immigration and the needs of the business sector—at the intersection of economic efficiency and regulated migration.
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