“English Not Required”: How Language Flexibility Shapes Job Opportunities for Migrants

Hiring Lab from Indeed is becoming one of the most fascinating resources to follow on brainfood. This is post charts the requirements for native language proficiency across occupation types, industry sectors and different countries. ‘English not required’ was explicitly stated in 2.8% of job postings in the UK over the last 12 months. English language proficiency of the native population, immigration rate, demand for labour all relevant factors contributing to changing demands of language in work. Must read for the brainfood.