Business Travel Compliance: Managing Risk
International business travellers remain a common source of immigration compliance risk for organisations. Although they typically make up the largest proportion of an organisation’s global movement, the reality is, this cohort tends to fall under the radar of internal global mobility policies and programmes, meaning their movements are neither measured, nor monitored nor managed for […]
3 Ways Global Mobility Should Deliver Organisational Value
Competition for best talent continues to intensify on a global scale, against a backdrop of increasingly stringent national immigration policies. As such, organisations are more reliant than ever on global mobility functions to overcome challenges and meet their people needs. We look at three key areas where global mobility teams can focus on delivering much-needed […]
How to Support Employees Returning to Work After Stress Leave
Employees returning to work after stress leave are likely to need support and potentially adjustments to help them with the transition as they reintegrate and resume their roles. Stress-related absences can impact both the individual and the organisation, making it important to handle the return to work process with care, compassion and understanding. With the […]
Corporate Immigration Advice Service in the UK
In the UK, corporate immigration is governed by a complex framework of legislation, case law and official guidance. For employers, ensuring that foreign national employees can work legally and that they seamlessly integrate into the workforce is essential for staying competitive in a global market and compliant with UK regulations. The UK Home Office continues […]
Unlawful Deduction of Wages
Employees are protected by law from unauthorised sums being taken from their pay. If an employee can show that an employer has unlawfully taken money out of their wages, they may be able to take legal action to recover the money. However, if you as an employer believe you are owed money from an employee […]
Capability Dismissal: Employer Guidance
A capability dismissal refers to an employer terminating an employment contract on the basis of the employee’s underperformance or ill-health. Employers are permitted to lawfully dismiss employees due to poor performance, but in doing so they must follow a fair process. This means, among other requirements, that the employer has to have a reasonable belief […]
Dealing with False Accusations at Work
False accusations at work refer to when an employee is wrongly accused of misconduct, poor performance or inappropriate behaviour. Such situations can create significant challenges for UK employers, as they impact workplace morale, employee wellbeing and organisational culture. Handling these allegations fairly and effectively is essential to avoid damaging morale and potential legal claims. Employers […]
Annualised Hours: Benefits, Challenges & Best Practices
Annualised hours are the total number of hours an employee works in one year. It refers to a type of employment contract where the employee commits to working their annualised hours over the course of the year, some on a ‘core’ or ‘rostered’ basis and the rest on an ‘unrostered’ basis or short notice to […]
Home Office Visa Types & Application Guide
If you are an overseas national looking to live in the UK, or to come to the UK for the purposes of undertaking employment or pursuing your studies, you will need a Home Office visa. You may even need a visa to visit the UK, depending on where you are from. In this guide to […]
How to Avoid Expatriate Failure
Deploying an employee to work overseas on assignment or as a relocation is an investment which can help your organisation take advantage of the global economy. Unfortunately, as is the case with any potentially lucrative investment, international assignments carry a high risk of failure. Expatriate failure can be expensive for your company and an unwelcome […]