Global mobility
Global mobility is an essential part of managing the workforce in international organisations. It is important that workers’ skills are put to best use across the world.
Organisations should give careful consideration to the locations to which they send employees. There are many factors to take into account, including political stability, legal and tax requirements, employment costs, transport links and language and cultural barriers. Managing reward for international assignments is also key.
Why cultural training is vital for overseas assignments
Overseas projects often fail when employees and their families are not prepared for life abroad. Janette Hiscock looks at why...
Real pay growth in Europe lagging far behind Asia
Real salary growth across Europe is expected to slow in 2020, with wage increases lagging far behind pay awards seen...
Global mobility and HR summit comes to London
London hosts the Forum for Expatriate Management’s 2019 Global Mobility Summit next month with Brexit and immigration high on the...
EU must better prepare for impact of no-deal Brexit on UK citizens
The European Union needs to ramp up its contingency planning for the effect a no-deal Brexit could have on UK...
Johnson hints at Australian-style immigration system
New prime minister Boris Johnson has indicated he may introduce an Australian-style points system for skilled overseas workers after Brexit....
Immigration rules on same-sex partners remain tough
Only a third of countries allow same-sex spouses to qualify as dependents on immigration applications, while just 30% allow same-sex partners this qualification.
Could data analytics solve the skills shortage puzzle after Brexit?
With all the political chaos surrounding the proposed Brexit deal, it’s hardly surprising that organisations feel confused about how to...
Almost half of manufacturers concerned about post-Brexit hiring
Almost half of UK manufacturers are worried about accessing skills once...
Business travel in the Trump and Brexit era: How to prepare for policy changes
Fundamental changes in the immigration policy on both sides of the Atlantic mean that globally mobile workers face uncertain times....
How health insurance can help employers compete in the race for talent
Employees’ expectations of how their employer will support their physical and mental health are growing. Sheldon Kenton from Bupa considers...
EU citizens’ rights confirmed in Brexit agreement
EU citizens living in the UK and vice versa will have their rights to live, work and study protected it...
Trump’s executive order on highly skilled migrants: does it affect your business?
While much of the focus in the US at the moment is on President Trump’s own hiring and firing practices,...
Global mobility: Take a bespoke approach to employee wellbeing
With global mobility increasing, research shows the need for employers to look at the individual needs of staff to ensure...
Employment and immigration included in Brexit White Paper
The Government’s Brexit White Paper reiterates the importance of providing certainty on the immigration status of EU workers already based...
Cardiff leads British cities as UK ranks third for talent
The UK has been ranked third in the world for “talent competitiveness”, according to research that measures countries’ ability to...
