Adopting Flexibility in Global Mobility
A successful global mobility programme needs to work well for both the assignees and the company. But implementing an effective expatriate policy that is both flexible and defined enough to serve as the foundation for any mobility scenario is a challenge, even for the most evolved global mobility programmes. In reality, developing flexible international mobility […]
International Relocation: Supporting Your Employees
International relocations involve transferring employees from the UK to work in a different country. This process requires careful planning and consideration, as it affects both the business and the employee’s personal life. Relocating to a new area can be a mentally, emotionally and physically challenging experience for an employee. International relocation is an especially daunting […]
Managing International Assignments: Employer Guidance
Organisations deploy personnel on international assignment for many reasons. Whether you are addressing an internal skills gaps, supporting leadership development or looking to improve working relations across borders, for any international assignment to be successful, there will be a multitude of legal, immigration, tax and pensions risks to manage when sending employees overseas. Global mobility […]
Moving Out of the Country Checklist: How to Support Employees
Corporate relocations are administratively and logistically demanding for employers. They also require significant investment, with expectations of ROI and organisational value. Effective management of the relocation process will be critical to facilitate success of the move, enabling the employee to hit the ground running professionally and help to settle their family into the new environment. […]
Expat Package (What Do Employees Expect?)
The success or failure of an overseas assignment can often be impacted by the quality of the expat package provided to assignees when asked to work overseas. A competitive compensation package will not only help to attract the best available candidates for the job from within your organisation or when recruiting externally, it will also […]
Types of Global Mobility Assignment
To achieve the flexibility and agility required to respond to changing business demands while operating within a cost-effective and compliant infrastructure, organisations should explore different types of global mobility assignments. With a varied global mobility portfolio, organisations can optimise the return and value of its mobility activity by ensuring the most appropriate and cost-effective type […]
Health, Wellbeing and Equality
Employers have a legal and practical responsibility to create a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment. This includes protecting workers from discrimination, safeguarding physical and mental health, and promoting equality at work. Doing so helps protect workers’ rights, reduce the risk of legal claims, improve productivity and encourage employees to remain with the organisation. […]
UK Tightens Citizenship ‘Good Character’ Rules
The UK Home Office has implemented significant amendments to the British citizenship good character guidance. These changes, effective from 10 February 2025, have profound implications, particularly for refugees and individuals who entered the UK through irregular means. Overview of the good Character’ Requirement The ‘good character’ criterion is a statutory mandate under the […]
New Regulations on Neonatal Care Leave & Pay Published
Regulations have now been published by the government supporting the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay in the workplace from 6 April 2025 under the new Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. The Neonatal Care Leave and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2025 outline the eligibility criteria, notification requirements and entitlement details for employees taking neonatal […]
What Can Employers Expect in Employment Law in 2025?
2025 is expected to bring significant developments in UK employment law. With landmark reforms, increased statutory protections and evolving workplace expectations on the agenda, employers will need to be attune to these changes and be agile to adapt and comply. In general, the main trends and developments are being driven by the Labour government to […]