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Family unpacking in a new apartment
Destination Services5 min read

Settling-in services that actually move the needle on retention

The five interventions that correlate with assignment success — and the three that look nice on a brochure but don't matter.

Elena MarinApr 22, 2026
Editorial photo illustrating: Mobility procurement: smarter, compliant global relocations.
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Mobility procurement: smarter, compliant global relocations

Learn how strategic mobility procurement reduces compliance risks, cuts costs, and improves employee experience in global relocations. A practical guide for HR teams.

xpath.global teamApr 17, 2026
Editorial photo illustrating: Cloud mobility platforms: 5 key HR benefits in 2026.
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Cloud mobility platforms: 5 key HR benefits in 2026

Cloud mobility platforms automate relocation processes, cutting administrative tasks by up to 70%, allowing HR to focus on strategic priorities.

xpath.global teamApr 16, 2026
Editorial photo illustrating: Relocation best practices: Optimize global mobility in 2026.
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Relocation best practices: Optimize global mobility in 2026

Discover evidence-backed relocation best practices for 2026. Learn how HR teams can optimize compliance, technology, and employee experience in global mobility programs.

xpath.global teamApr 14, 2026
Editorial photo illustrating: Can technology really help mobility teams do more with less?.
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Can technology really help mobility teams do more with less?

Global mobility teams are under pressure from every direction. Immigration rules are more complex, move types are more varied, and leadership wants faster service, stronger compliance, and clearer ROI. Major firms are framing digital maturi

xpath.global teamMar 27, 2026
How xpath.global Simplifies Relocation Services
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How xpath.global Simplifies Relocation Services

Relocating for work can be one of the most exciting—and stressful—life transitions. For HR teams and global mobility managers, managing that process efficiently across various countries, vendors, and compliance frameworks adds layers of complexity. At the heart of this challen...

xpath.global teamAug 26, 2025
Remote Work Made Easy With a Strong Global Mobility Program
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Remote Work Made Easy With a Strong Global Mobility Program

In today's ever-evolving business landscape, organizations are increasingly embracing remote work and exploring opportunities to expand their operations globally. With 65% of employees expressing a desire to work from home permanently, creating a successful global mobility pro...

xpath.global teamFeb 19, 2024
Enhancing the Family Experience in Global Mobility
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Enhancing the Family Experience in Global Mobility

The mobility industry is currently experiencing a shift in its talent agendas, focusing increasingly on improving the Employee Experience as a key strategy for recruiting and retaining exceptional talent. This trend is driven by the recognition that a positive and engaging wor...

xpath.global teamDec 4, 2023
The Benefits of Offering Employee Relocation Packages
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The Benefits of Offering Employee Relocation Packages

In today's fiercely competitive corporate environment, securing and keeping exceptional talent is crucial for any company's success. A strategy gaining traction is the offering of Employee Relocation Packages. Far from a fleeting trend, these packages are a clear indication of...

xpath.global teamNov 28, 2023
OECD's Recommendations on Tax Challenges For Posted Workers
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OECD's Recommendations on Tax Challenges For Posted Workers

Businesses are growing in a global market, leading to more professional exchanges across borders. This trend is now essential to corporate strategies. Yet, it comes with complex issues that can trap the unsuspecting. Understanding tax duties in the European Union is at the cor...

xpath.global teamNov 6, 2023
Take the Leap as a Digital Nomad. Important things to consider
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Take the Leap as a Digital Nomad. Important things to consider

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xpath.global teamFeb 21, 2023
5 things to consider before relocating abroad
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5 things to consider before relocating abroad

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xpath.global teamFeb 20, 2023
Digital Nomads - five reasons to consider hiring them
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Digital Nomads - five reasons to consider hiring them

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xpath.global teamJan 30, 2023
Employee experience - how Global Mobility can enhance this
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Employee experience - how Global Mobility can enhance this

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xpath.global teamJan 26, 2023
5 most common misconceptions about hiring foreign employees debunked!
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5 most common misconceptions about hiring foreign employees debunked!

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xpath.global teamJan 13, 2023
4 amazing European countries for a 2023 relocation
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4 amazing European countries for a 2023 relocation

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xpath.global teamJan 6, 2023
Expatriate children. Main challenges of moving abroad
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Expatriate children. Main challenges of moving abroad

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xpath.global teamDec 14, 2022
7 essential skills for a successful international assignment
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7 essential skills for a successful international assignment

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xpath.global teamDec 6, 2022
The “cultural shock” for digital nomads, is it different?
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The “cultural shock” for digital nomads, is it different?

It seems pretty self-explanatory that being able to communicate would help you to feel less lonely. But many digital nomads don’t make the effort to improve their language skills before they depart - especially when it comes to regional dialects.

xpath.global teamApr 29, 2022
Motivated Sellers can get you a Home!
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Motivated Sellers can get you a Home!

Identifying a motivated seller Here are telltale signs that the seller is motivated: The home is priced to sell quickly, it has been fixed up and staged, and the listing photos were taken by a professional photographer. Another sign is when the seller is willing to negotiate....

xpath.global teamApr 29, 2022
The Pandemic Effect on Rentals in St. John, Canada
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The Pandemic Effect on Rentals in St. John, Canada

Like most places around the world, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects spilled over into the long-term rental market, impacting rental demand, price, and availability.

xpath.global teamApr 28, 2022
International Mobility of Apprentices
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International Mobility of Apprentices

Cross-country mobility in apprenticeships is still a niche phenomenon, especially long-term mobility.

xpath.global teamApr 21, 2022
Germany’s labor shortage and the Ukrainian workers
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Germany’s labor shortage and the Ukrainian workers

The shortage of skilled labour may soon threaten productivity in Germany, and Europe’s biggest economy is now scrambling to make the most of well-trained Ukrainian refugees as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third month.

xpath.global teamApr 21, 2022
Digital Nomad Visa Launched in Latvia
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Digital Nomad Visa Launched in Latvia

Eligible applicants must be able to provide proof of having worked with the employer registered abroad for a period of at least six months and make a minimum average salary of EUR 2857.50 per month.

xpath.global teamApr 19, 2022
Working Holiday Schemes in New Zealand
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Working Holiday Schemes in New Zealand

Visa applications for all the schemes will reopen in stages, with all uncapped schemes, which account for around three quarters of all working holidaymakers, opening for applications at 10am on Monday 14 March (NZ time) and capped schemes being staggered after that.

xpath.global teamApr 19, 2022
Understand Cultural Intelligence - Become a Better Global Mind
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Understand Cultural Intelligence - Become a Better Global Mind

Once you know more about the culture you come from, you can try to discover related knowledge about the new culture you’re soon going to live in. Thus you’ll start acquiring your necessary cultural intelligence.

xpath.global teamApr 18, 2022
Policy Mistakes in Global Mobility - How Can We Avoid Them?
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Policy Mistakes in Global Mobility - How Can We Avoid Them?

Creating well-crafted policies is often easier said than done, and there are several common mistakes that can occur when drafting or revising policies.

xpath.global teamApr 15, 2022
Highest Rental Increases in UK Since Records Began in 2008
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Highest Rental Increases in UK Since Records Began in 2008

Belvoir CEO Dorian Gonsalves warns of further challenges to come, as years of flawed government policies continue to impact the market, resulting in stock shortages and high tenant demand.

xpath.global teamApr 15, 2022
Expat isolation - how to cope with it?
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Expat isolation - how to cope with it?

When you have to start your life from scratch in a foreign country where you potentially know no-one apart from your partner, where you are not familiar with the customs, where you don’t really know the location or even the neighbourhood, there is a very real danger that you w...

xpath.global teamApr 14, 2022
Japanese nationals: residence permits for the Netherlands
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Japanese nationals: residence permits for the Netherlands

The process can differ according to the purpose of the stay. Japanese citizens benefit from a somewhat simplified manner of entering the Netherlands due to the fact that, unlike other non-EU foreign nationals, they do not need a long-stay visa (the MVV). However, they will nee...

xpath.global teamApr 12, 2022
Brits in Germany receive promises or dual nationality?
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Brits in Germany receive promises or dual nationality?

According to British in Germany, the appetite for becoming German is huge among many of the Brits who didn’t make the original cut-off at the end of 2020.

xpath.global teamApr 7, 2022
TFWP changes coming into effect to help Canada build its workforce
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TFWP changes coming into effect to help Canada build its workforce

These measures, announced April 4, come in response to a nationwide labour shortage. Canada is experiencing a low unemployment rate and high job vacancies at the same time.

xpath.global teamApr 6, 2022
Spouse support: what does it entail?
Destination Services4 min read

Spouse support: what does it entail?

How do we get away from the term 'spouse support' that perpetuates the narrow definition of what the spouse/partner is in an international relocation?

xpath.global teamApr 4, 2022
5 Things to Consider Before Relocating to Portugal
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5 Things to Consider Before Relocating to Portugal

Relocating to Portugal: After a while of living in a foreign country, it begins to feel less foreign Suddenly, for the first time, you hear

xpath.global teamMar 23, 2022
Digital Nomads Can Thrive In Uncertain Times Too
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Digital Nomads Can Thrive In Uncertain Times Too

Digital Nomads: If the last two years have taught us anything, it's that it can be extremely difficult for those who want a solid and consistent trajectory in their lives, especially financially.

xpath.global teamMar 17, 2022
How do you plan on relocating to the Netherlands?
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How do you plan on relocating to the Netherlands?

The Netherlands provides appealing options in terms of quality of life, job opportunities, and access to higher education.

xpath.global teamMar 16, 2022
6 Tips to successfully open a Cyprus bank account
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6 Tips to successfully open a Cyprus bank account

Let's be honest. Opening a bank account in Cyprus like any other European country is becoming extremely difficult. However, with the right

xpath.global teamMar 15, 2022
The cost of living in the Netherlands is expected to rise by 5.2% in 2022
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The cost of living in the Netherlands is expected to rise by 5.2% in 2022

According to the most recent report from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB), the cost of living in the Netherlands will rise by 5.2 percent in 2022 as a result of the Ukraine conflict and rising energy prices.

xpath.global teamMar 10, 2022
Top 10 Workcation Destinations in Europe
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Top 10 Workcation Destinations in Europe

Workcation: Since the outbreak of the pandemic, an increasing number of people have been working from home.

xpath.global teamMar 10, 2022
Cyprus New Tax and Visa Relocation Incentives
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Cyprus New Tax and Visa Relocation Incentives

Cyause Audit: In its effort to increase the number of high-tech and innovative headquartering, the Cyprus government has announced new visa

xpath.global teamMar 8, 2022
What it’s like being a Digital Nomad in France
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What it’s like being a Digital Nomad in France

There are many advantages to being a digital nomad in France. You may work and vacation in some of the most beautiful places on the planet as a digital nomad.

xpath.global teamFeb 23, 2022
India: Cultural Challenges Expats Face
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India: Cultural Challenges Expats Face

India, being one of the world’s most varied countries, can provide particular hurdles to individuals seeking employment there. Expats with a better understanding of Indian customs have a better chance of succeeding in India.

xpath.global teamDec 13, 2021
Australia Expects Return of Foreign Students and Skilled Workers
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Australia Expects Return of Foreign Students and Skilled Workers

200,000 vaccinated overseas students and skilled professionals are expected to return to Australia soon.

xpath.global teamDec 9, 2021
London: Top Destination for Tech Workers
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London: Top Destination for Tech Workers

According to a new survey, London remains the most desirable metropolitan destination for computer professionals looking to go overseas.

xpath.global teamDec 6, 2021
Expats Place a Higher Value on Healthcare Than Job Prospects
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Expats Place a Higher Value on Healthcare Than Job Prospects

A component that was found to be more significant than the cash package on offer, with 85 percent of expats claiming it to be more important than not, and the career prospects of the post, with 83 percent of expats claiming it to be more important than not.

xpath.global teamNov 30, 2021
South Africa Describes The British Travel Restriction as ‘Rushed’
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South Africa Describes The British Travel Restriction as ‘Rushed’

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) – The British decision to suspend flights from South Africa due to the discovery of a new COVID-19 form “seems to have been rushed,” according to South Africa’s foreign ministry, since the World Health Organization has not to advise on the...

xpath.global teamNov 26, 2021
South Africa Identifies a New Virus; Europe Strengthen Its Defense
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South Africa Identifies a New Virus; Europe Strengthen Its Defense

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xpath.global teamNov 26, 2021
Digital Nomads worldwide are Locked In a Limbo
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Digital Nomads worldwide are Locked In a Limbo

The coronavirus outbreak has raised the appeal of remote work, and if Thailand wants to attract the highest-paid digital employees to help build the economy, it must legalize the practice.

xpath.global teamNov 23, 2021
Taiwan: The Most Popular Destination For Expats
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Taiwan: The Most Popular Destination For Expats

Taiwan has been named the world’s greatest place for expats for the third year in a row in an annual survey of more than 12,000 people living and working overseas. What are the other countries at the top of the ranking?

xpath.global teamNov 22, 2021
The Best European Countries for Expats
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The Best European Countries for Expats

Are you considering starting a new life in a different country? We’ve compiled a list of four of the most popular areas to reside in Europe.

xpath.global teamNov 17, 2021
The National Digital Nomad Visa Scheme in Romania
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The National Digital Nomad Visa Scheme in Romania

The draft of the National Digital Nomad Visa plan was accepted by the Romanian government in October.

xpath.global teamNov 17, 2021
Remote Workers Enticed to Relocate via Incentives
Destination Services3 min read

Remote Workers Enticed to Relocate via Incentives

With creative pitches to the remote workforce, municipalities are fighting for knowledge workers harder than ever before.

xpath.global teamNov 16, 2021
European Nations: Improving Their Remote Work Laws
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European Nations: Improving Their Remote Work Laws

For millions of Europeans, remote working has become mainstream in less than two years.

xpath.global teamNov 15, 2021
Hybrid work: The portrayal of a healthy workplace post-Covid-19?
Destination Services3 min read

Hybrid work: The portrayal of a healthy workplace post-Covid-19?

This past year, global people functions took a significant step forward. However, as hybrid working becomes more common, more needs to be done, particularly in terms of employee wellness and engagement.

xpath.global teamNov 12, 2021
New Regulation: Open Positions Mark a Potential Shift in Indonesia
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New Regulation: Open Positions Mark a Potential Shift in Indonesia

On August 27, 2019, Indonesia’s Ministry of Labor issued Regulation No. 228 of 2019 which defines the types of job positions foreign employees can hold in the country.

xpath.global teamNov 9, 2021
Global Mobility in the now: Trends that are here to stay (II)
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Global Mobility in the now: Trends that are here to stay (II)

All parties running in this years’ federal election are required to implement better skills training for foreign workers and to promote effective immigration policies.

xpath.global teamNov 9, 2021
HotelPlanner, Reservations.com to Merge and Go Public
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HotelPlanner, Reservations.com to Merge and Go Public

The deal between HotelPlanner and Reservations.com coincides with fresh concerns about the Delta variant of Covid-19 threatening this year’s travel rebound.

xpath.global teamAug 24, 2021
Home Classrooms - A Necessity During Covid. Now a Selling Point
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Home Classrooms - A Necessity During Covid. Now a Selling Point

As students prepare for a return to in-person learning, parents are keeping the learning areas they built during the pandemic intact

xpath.global teamAug 24, 2021
Everything you need to know before moving abroad
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Everything you need to know before moving abroad

Moving abroad is an exciting prospect. While uprooting may inspire some nervousness, keep in mind that the experience offers you ample opportunities to learn.

xpath.global teamJul 27, 2021
Top-ranking safest countries worldwide after restriction
Destination Services3 min read

Top-ranking safest countries worldwide after restriction

HR specialists around the world have started resuming their pending global mobility processes after authorities gradually started lifting restrictions.

xpath.global teamFeb 25, 2021
Expats' experience in Germany - Recent changes
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Expats' experience in Germany - Recent changes

The month of September makes itself known through various changes. The next significant facts could be of interest to you, if you are an expat in Germany:

xpath.global teamFeb 10, 2021
Aerial view of Madrid's Gran Vía at dusk with classic Spanish architecture, illustrating Spain as a destination for international assignees and expatriate hires.
Destination Services19 min read

Moving to Spain: The 2026 Relocation Guide for Expats & Employers

An employer-focused relocation guide to Spain — work permits and the Highly Qualified Professional route, the Beckham regime and Digital Nomad Visa, NIE and empadronamiento, social security, housing, schooling, healthcare and the real cost of a move into Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or Málaga.

xpath.global teamJun 10, 2026

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