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.
As fewer workers apply for overseas assignments, global mobility specialist Caitlin Pyett considers the reasons why and what can be done.
A successful approach to building a business that can overcome these growing pains should focus on two key aspects – leveraging diversity and maintaining a unified work culture.
Immigration lawyer Harry Goldstraw examines what employers need to consider when posting employees on short-term European work assignments.
A sense of ‘permacrisis’ is gripping international businesses which could leave employees vulnerable to burnout.
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After a busy year, what will government immigation policy have in store in 2024?
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Although 82% of companies have sustainability goals in place, only 45% have targets for sustainable business travel.
More than three-fifths of HR decision-makers find keeping track of global regulations challenging, a survey has found.
Foreign interest in UK jobs has doubled since the government launched its post-Brexit immigration regime, according to data from jobs platform Indeed.
Caitlin Pyett examines the policy challenges facing HR and global mobility professionals handling overseas assignees working from home.
What is the 'employer of record' model and could it help HR? We look at a growing market.
Factors such as rent, tax and education, make the UK the most expensive global destination for relocating senior employees.
Tax policy has not kept up with modern working practices, including hybrid and international working. What do employers need to know?
There is a need for the government to align its tax policy with modern working practices including hybrid and overseas working, a call for evidence has found.
