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Gen Z and Global Mobility: Do Younger Employees Still Want to Relocate?
Gen Z is reshaping global mobility. Discover what the latest data says about younger employees' willingness to relocate, what they actually want from assignments, and how mobility teams need to adapt.
Flexible Assignments vs. Traditional Long-Term: What the Data Shows
Flexible assignments vs. traditional long-term work is reshaping hiring, productivity and career planning. Here's what recent labor data shows about both models.
How one programme cut relocation costs by 18% without changing policy
A case study in cost control: how a 600-move programme found 18% savings in 90 days, just by changing how it tracked and approved spend.
Top expat assignment tips to boost success & retention
Discover expert expat assignment tips to reduce the 33% failure rate, improve retention, and build a stronger global mobility program for your organization.
Social security is becoming more important, not less
Social security is no longer an afterthought; by 2026, it will be at the heart of global mobility compliance strategies.
Posted Workers Directive Compliance in the EU: 2026 Guide
Posting employees across European Union borders has become increasingly complex since the revised Posted Workers Directive (PWD) came into force. With penalties reaching up to €500,000 in some member states and growing scrutiny from labor inspectorates, companies can no longer...
Tax Equalization Policies and Hypothetical Tax Calculations: A Practical Guide
Tax equalization remains the most prevalent tax policy for international assignments, used by over 70% of multinational companies. It ensures employees neither gain nor lose financially from tax differences when working abroad, maintaining their net income as if they'd remaine...
The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Employee Relocations
Businesses are expanding across borders faster than ever. With 40% of companies reporting an increase in international assignments over the past decade, employee relocations have become a cornerstone of corporate growth. However, beneath the surface of these strategic moves li...
Brazil Visa Requirements for U.S., Canadian, and Australian Citizens
Effective April 10, 2025, Brazil will reinstate visa requirements for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia, ending the visa waiver policy introduced in 2019 by former President Jair Bolsonaro to boost tourism.
How Global Mobility Technology Transforms Your Operation
Businesses face unprecedented challenges in managing cross-border operations, employee relocations, and compliance. A global mobility technology system is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for organizations aiming to stay competitive. This article explores how adopting such...
Understanding Cost of Living Adjustments
When it comes to international corporate moves, understanding the concept of Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) is crucial. COLA is a method used to adjust salaries, wages, and benefits based on changes in the cost of living. It ensures that employees can maintain their standar...
Tools to optimize global mobility programs
Global mobility programs play a crucial role in today's interconnected business landscape, enabling organizations to deploy talent across borders and drive international growth. However, managing the complexities of these programs, including tracking expenses, coordinating ass...
5 Essential Strategies to Building a high-performing workforce
Creating a high-performing workforce is crucial for the success of any organization. It requires strong leadership, effective communication, and an empowering work culture. In this article, we will explore five essential strategies that every HR professional must know to build...
Value over Costs: Impact of Budget Global Mobility Services
In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and reduce expenses. One area that often gets overlooked is global mobility, specifically the process of relocating employees to different locations. Wh...
Preparing Employees for Successful International Assignments In 2024
International assignments can be exciting and rewarding opportunities for both employees and employers. These assignments provide individuals with the chance to develop personally and professionally while contributing to the growth of the company in a global context. However,...
Future of HR in 2024: Change and Transformation
The world of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements, changing employee expectations, and global events that have reshaped the way we work. As we look ahead to 2024, it's clear that HR professionals need to stay ahead of the curve and em...
The Value of International Employees
The concept of hiring internationally has emerged as a strategic asset for companies seeking to thrive in the competitive global market. This approach transcends the traditional boundaries of local hiring, offering a plethora of benefits that are crucial for business growth an...
Strategies to Secure Endorsement for Your Mobility Initiative
To effectively engage and guide stakeholders in enhancing their Mobility program, it is crucial to understand the art of strategic communication and its role in achieving organizational success. This guide goes into the essential steps to not only recognize but also to captiva...
Redeployment as a Strategic Alternative to layoffs
The key to surviving and flourishing in the fast-paced landscape is embracing adaptability and evolution. This shift brings to light an exciting approach to talent management: the strategic art of redeployment.
Maximizing Business Potential with Employer of Record
In the complex world of business, managing employees is a significant challenge that can overwhelm even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. This is where partnering with an Employer of Record (EoR) becomes a game-changer. EoRs are specialized services that shoulder the heavy lift...
AI and Automation Impact on Human Resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionizing Human Resources (HR). This shift is reshaping workforce and organizational processes. As AI progresses, its role in HR becomes central for enhancing efficiency. Companies are focusing on AI for better operations a...
Employee Turnover Impact on Businesses
Employee turnover stands as a complex and critical challenge that confronts organizations around the world. This phenomenon, characterized by the frequency at which employees leave and are replaced within a business, significantly influences organizational dynamics, culture, a...
AI Rise and Role in HR Business Processes
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various operations has become a keystone for innovation and efficiency. Particularly in the Human Resources (HR) sector, AI's influence is significantly reshaping practices and stra...
Compensation and Benefits Comprehensive Guide
In the contemporary workforce, understanding and effectively managing employee compensation and benefits is crucial for organizations aiming to attract and retain top talent. Employee compensation encompasses a broad spectrum of financial and non-financial rewards provided to...
China Extends Tax Breaks for Foreign Workers Until 2027
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The Power of Global Teams in Today's Business Landscape
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5 Essential Traits for Building a High-Performing Team
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Preparing Expatriates for Successful Assignments
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Enhancing Employee Satisfaction in Global Mobility
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Talent acquisition and retention strategies in a time of recession
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Exploring the link between global mobility and retaining top talent
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How to choose the right Global Mobility digitalization technology
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5 reasons for hiring foreign workers
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How Global Mobility brings value to your business
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The robust digital ecosystem for your mobility programs
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How to maintain compliance on international assignments
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How to avoid costly mistakes when drafting your global mobility policy
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Top 8 strategies to improve expat employee experience in 2023
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Leveraging technology for global employee success
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6 common reasons that lead to expatriate failure
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6 advantages of using a digital marketplace for global mobility services
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What to expect in Global Mobility. Trends for 2023
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Expat repatriation: strategies for a smooth transition
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How to prepare for a successful international assignment?
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How to offer a great customer experience in global mobility
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Employers set to compensate pay discrepancies?
Worker expectations push employers to address pay compression, survey finds Market conditions and worker expectations are driving employers to make addressing pay discrepancies one of their compensation goals, according to a Robert Half survey of 376 C-suite executives. The fi...
Decline in freelance numbers across Germany
Following new regulation on the Inquiry Proceeding of Freelancers in Germany – or Statusfestellungsverfahren – the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) Deutschland has warned of a decline in freelance numbers across the country at a time when skills are in sh...
More transgender employees are hiding their identities at work
Building trans-inclusive workplaces The TotalJobs survey of 410 trans people showed two-thirds (65%) continue to hide or disguise their gender identity at work, compared to half (52%) in 2016. There are warnings that without supportive policies, practices and culture for trans...
The Online Recruitment Market in Romania 2021
The Best Year Of The Online Recruitment Market was 2021 in Romania, Recruitment Website Index Says. Over 2.85 million Romanians have sought a job in 2021.
A gap between older and younger generations of workers?
As ‘change’ and ‘adapting to change’ become the new missions of business, older workers have tended to fall into the stereotype of not willing to learn, and being stuck in their ways. But the often-ignored reality is that ageism – or what some prefer to more accurately call ‘y...
Gen Z professionals want flexibility not fully remote work
A growing number of young workers have never worked in an office. During the pandemic, or after offices began to close, they completed their studies or found employment. Many of them—particularly Generation Z—believe they will never work in an office because remote employment...
No More Travel Restrictions for Some Countries
Travellers arriving in the Netherlands from a European Union/Schengen area will not be required to follow the entry rules as the Dutch government has decided to lift these measures.
Top European Countries for English-speakers
If you’re planning a move to work and live in a European country in 2022, either from inside or outside the EU, and English is your first – or even your second – language, you might want to consider a move to a country in which English is widely spoken.
Another Record-breaking Year for Vacancies in Wales?
Vacancies across Wales have continued to rise, with 2022 levels set to be 196% higher than the 2018-2020 three-year average.
San Marino Ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention
On 14 April 2022, the Republic of San Marino deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) with the Director-General of the ILO (International Labour Organization).
How to Manage a Belonging Audit
In short, get creative, dig deep, and keep asking questions about what the data is telling you. The more curious you are, the better you will understand the lived experience of your employees.
Stressors Can be Overlooked by Leadership Blindspots
You would never deliberately create additional, unnecessary stress for your team. You want to lead well, do a good job, and have great intentions. However, there are some common behaviors that many leaders inflict without thinking about the stress that could result.
Workplace flexibility in a new light
When unexpected disruptions make business-as-usual impractical, it’s time to define the new normal and make it work for you. Whether it’s as a response to changing workforce expectations, the need to keep workers and society safe, or to support collaboration across teams spann...
Health and wellbeing - slipping down the business agenda
Employers risk dropping the ball on employee wellbeing. The 'Health and Wellbeing at Work 2022' benchmarking survey from the CIPD and Simplyhealth reports employee health and resilience are starting to be eclipsed by other operational issues, despite Covid-19 still having a hu...
Job satisfaction, the highest in London
London has been rated as the best city in the UK for job satisfaction, with Brighton, Bristol, Oxford and Manchester very close by.
Coaching industry growth trends
The last two years have forced businesses across the world to cut back on all sorts of typical activities. But what might be a surprise to some is the fact that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the global coaching industry actually ‘grew’ last year – to become a near-$3 billion...
Czech unemployment is the lowest in Europe
A spokesperson for the Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs said the unemployment rate is indeed “very low” and no significant changes are expected in the near future. “At the same time, however, we have hundreds of thousands of available jobs,” the spokesperson said. “P...
Hiring activity in India - steady growth
India Inc’s hiring activity recorded a 16% year-on-year growth in March amid removal of restrictions and a pick-up in business momentum prompting employers to strengthen their search for manpower, according to latest data from online job portal Naukri.com.
Hybrid working trends are changing when and where we work
Employees want meaningful work with employers whose purpose makes sense to them. They also want to feel valued, cared for and like they can progress.
Automobile Dacia must extend flexible work programme
Romania's economy minister said that the flexible work programme at car maker Automobile Dacia must be extended in a move to keep jobs amid difficulties caused by the pandemic, semiconductors shortage and the war in Ukraine.
MEPs advocate for gender pay transparency in EU companies
MEPs want the Commission to create a dedicated official label to award to employers whose organisations do not have a gender pay gap
Outsourced HR functions - benefits
You can outsource many different functions of HR and these HR functions are essential for the organization of the business. You can still keep some functions in-house, but some crucial functions can be outsourced.
Relocate needs for staff overseas decrease
According to the latest survey, far fewer jobs in financial services based in the UK have relocated to the European Union than originally anticipated in the wake of the Brexit referendum almost six years ago.
Hiring and retention are a must and need a more evidence-based approach
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Set to Disrupt HR and Recruiting
Artificial Intelligence: An organization is only as good as its people, and every business, big or small, local or global, is realizing this,
INTEGRATING PEOPLE SCIENCE INTO HUMAN RESOURCES
Previously, the personnel of an organization was simply referred to as human resources. However, the term now encompasses people sciences
How to attract talent in the aftermath of a pandemic
While the pandemic is far from over, we are working our way back to normalcy in the UK, with all restrictions lifted and work-life returning
THE IMPORTANCE OF HR STRATEGY IN HOLISTIC HIRING
Gone are the days when a company's HR department consisted solely of a rudimentary hiring and onboarding process. As time passed, the
Remote jobs attract 7 times the number of applicants as on-site positions
Even as pandemic restrictions are lifted and more people return to work, flexible and remote jobs are more popular than ever.
In ten years, remote work will simply be referred to as work
Prithwiraj Choudhury, a Harvard Business School professor and expert on remote work and labor, makes this seemingly bold statement.
3 ways to offer feedback that aids employees to grow
Most leaders want to provide feedback that will help their employees improve. Sadly, many managers provide feedback that makes employees feel
Is it possible to slow down The Great Resignation?
Employees in the United States have been quitting in historic numbers over the last few months, in what economists have dubbed “The Great Resignation.”
How to create strong company culture amid remote workers in 2022
Companies have been compelled to move to remote working and maintaining a company culture has faced difficulties as a result of the pandemic. This change has its own set of challenges and complexities, the most visible of which is the lack of workplace socialization and togeth...
Employee mental health benefits, a must-have resource
According to Mercer’s 2021 Health on Demand research, 42% of employees who have access to mental health benefits believe they are more likely to stay at their job than if they don’t.
Remote Work: The Perks and Drawbacks of a Growing Population
Mobility executives are being charged in many companies with analyzing, designing, and adopting new remote work procedures for the entire company. Mobility is now in charge of bringing together all of the relevant parties to guarantee that all aspects of remote work are manage...
How has COVID-19 changed the HR role
HR is at the forefront of businesses’ COVID-19 crisis response. Almost every firm is being forced to establish, adapt, or upgrade remote work rules and procedures as a result of the problem.
Best Strategies to Improve Employee Experience in 2022
In 2022, who wants a better employee experience? Almost everyone, particularly human resources specialists.
UAE Adopts ‘Monday To Friday’ Work
UAE: Through better aligning itself with global markets and international working norms, the United Arab Emirates is altering the customary weekend from Friday to Saturday to Saturday and Sunday.
Labor Shortage: Perhaps Bad Managers Are To Blame
The number of job opportunities and the percentage of people departing their employment are both around historic highs.
Workplace Trends 2022 - Why Employee Experience Is Important
Businesses and professionals affected by the Covid problem were given a light of optimism this year. Employees were able to work on-site again as organizations began to get back on track.
How Can You Assist Assignees in Dealing With COVID-19?
International assignees have unique problems in managing self-isolation in a host area and preserving physical and mental well-being while juggling job and family obligations.
Germany: Europe's Skills Shortage Proved
According to the head of Germany’s Federal Labor Agency, the country needs to recruit at least 400,000 qualified immigrants every year to maintain its position as Europe’s largest economy.
Rural Office & The Potential to Increase Hybrid Work
According to Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, the office space market in 2020 had undergone “a decade of development in just 12 months” as people were forced to work from home as a result of the epidemic.
The Portrayal of a Perfect Post-Covid Workplace
This 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.
The Difference Between Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
There is a significant distinction between recruiting and talent acquisition, which you should be aware of in order to develop a more effective hiring strategy.
Human Resource Trends For 2022
Today, some of the world’s most successful organizations are ramping up their use of data science, hiring organizational psychology experts, and speeding up their digital transformation to apply AI and ML in the workplace to better their people analytics.
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of the HR’s Function
Employees who work abroad have a large carbon footprint. What can businesses do to create a more long-term mobility strategy?
4 Ways That Forever Changed Global Mobility As We Know It
Let’s face it: 2020 has been the year of challenges, uncertainty, confusion and sometimes fear. As we embark on a new journey in the year of 2021, one must certainly think more positively upon the new opportunities and directions that the pandemic context has given us.
Global Mobility in the Now: Trends That Are Here to Stay
People around the world can finally walk their pets or do their groceries without wearing a mask in the outdoors. The mental load before going outside is much lower now, because they don’t have to write down their whereabouts in a declaration.
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