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The modern workplace is evolving and changing. It’s affected by global expansion, changing demography and an ageing baby boomer population, societal expectations and economic factors. A cultural change has also meant employees have become in demand of flexibility. As employees continue to drive changes in the workplace through these evolving factors, they affect productivity and … Continued

Corporate mobility is no longer exclusive to the top brass. Current and future workers put more value on life experiences and travel than previous generations. Offering mobility and relocation is therefore a key recruitment and staff retention strategy for most modern companies. Along with the increased demand for corporate mobility, there are many modern day … Continued

Relocating to Hong Kong means settling into a new and unfamiliar home and culture. This can be difficult, especially when moving overseas for the first time. Barriers that aren’t planned for can hold you back from enjoying your time and experience in Hong Kong. Here are some of our tips to help you settle in … Continued

With property prices and the cost of rent rising in price in the world’s major cities, many are considering leaving it all behind. Cities are expanding, pushing those who can’t afford to live there further to the fringes and in some cases, out of the city completely. So, is living in the city really necessary … Continued

Relocating for work isn’t easy, but sometimes our families help us through the experience. Children will often have different reactions to us when it comes to moving, especially when moving internationally. No matter what age they are, the challenges they’ll face as a result of moving are plentiful. Education School is an important part of … Continued

One of the most common issues employers face when bringing staff back from overseas is retaining them. Many business HR departments put retention as their number one priority in keeping the business functioning. Staff turnover is expensive and top performers help to drive business performance so it’s something worth investing time in to improve. Here … Continued

Crossing the ditch is something hundreds of Australians do each year. The Daily Mail reported more than 25,000 people migrating to New Zealand in a period of just 12 months. Australians are now the country’s largest number of imports. Last year (2017) marked the first time ever that there were more Australians migrating to NZ … Continued

In today’s globalised world, sending professionals abroad helps give companies a competitive edge. International assignments aren’t easy and global mobility programs certainly require a lot of fine tuning and updating. The Harvard Business Review studied the management of expats at more than 750 companies in the US, Europe and Japan. The study found that between … Continued

Moving to London is a rite of passage for many professionals around the world. With a commercial and business hub unlike anywhere else in the world, thousands of people move to this powerful economic city each year. So your boss has just asked you to relocate to the land of kings and queens. But before … Continued

Modern and international organisations require large and complex global mobility. Part of the mobility process is procurement. But getting that right isn’t easy. Procurement or HR departments often struggle with finding the best suited employees for global assignments but the challenges don’t end there. Procurement of supplies and resources to assist with the global mobility … Continued