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July 7, 2020

Boris Johnson Quits and Businesses Demand Action

Boris Johnson’s resignation as U.K. prime minister was not an unexpected event, as over the past year he gradually lost the support of his own party and fellow conservative MPs. This decision can majorly affect the country’s businesses, labor, and future economy. The manufacturers’ organization Make UK and the British Chambers of Commerce are urging […]
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July 7, 2020

Wave of Skilled South Africans Moving to New Zealand

According to migration data, there has been a significant increase in the number of skilled South Africans moving to New Zealand this past year. The first six months of 2022 saw a record number of work-based residency applications approved, with 11,364 applications, compared with 8,394 in the whole of 2021, and 5,409 approvals in 2020. […]
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July 7, 2020

The United States Faces Housing Shortages

Up For Growth recently released a ground-breaking report on housing underproduction in the U.S. The 2022 report — a first of its kind — analyzed local housing underproduction by county and metropolitan areas. It is meant to measure the gap between the supply and demand for housing in the U.S. California ranked first as the […]
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July 7, 2020

What Are the Risks of Having Digital Nomad Employees?

Companies seem to be feeling more comfortable with the idea of long-term remote working. The concept of digital nomads has been around for a long time, but it used to be a specific group of people from particular careers who could do this comfortably. However, the world of work has changed post-pandemic, and now this […]
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July 7, 2020

Overseas Workers Are More Stressed and Burned Out

A recent Cigna Survey found an evolving expat landscape with tough challenges for employers. The survey revealed that the majority — 90% — of expats surveyed said they were stressed and felt burnout at work. The Cigna report showed that expats have felt increasingly more tired and stressed over the last couple of years compared […]
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July 7, 2020

The Top European Countries for American Expats

Forbes analyzed different surveys and expat lists to find the most American-friendly destinations for those living abroad or wanting to move. The evaluation criteria varied among the lists, but most of these locations came out on top in almost all rankings. Cities in Spain like Madrid and San Sebastian ranked high for their climate, affordability, […]
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July 7, 2020

RFP Scorecard

When evaluating Relocation Management Companies (RMCs), a traditional scorecard evaluates an RMC’s baseline capabilities to manage services. However, it can be challenging to determine if they have the capabilities to create a high-value partnership with your organization. Using a “High-Value Partnership Scorecard” can help you identify extraordinarily well-managed RMCs, leading to the selection of a […]
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July 9, 2019

Upcoming 2019 Worldwide ERC Conference

The 2019 Worldwide ERC Americas Mobility Conference will be held this year in Atlanta, GA from May 8th – 10th. Atlanta is a great place to visit in the Spring! The annual conference promises to provide thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors from area throughout the Americas. Attendees can learn about key industry issues, discover new ways to […]
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July 8, 2019

Tax Tips For U.S. Employers Managing International Remote Workers

Filing taxes from abroad is a much more complicated process than filing in the states. While some people and organizations are embracing fully remote, some are ready to get back in the office. Whether your firm is on one side of the spectrum or the other, or your company is partaking in a hybrid model, […]
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July 9, 2017

Will the Partial Travel Ban Affect Employee Relocation?

The Supreme Court delivered a mixed ruling on Monday, June 26, 2017, that allows President Trump to implement the travel ban against six countries — Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen — but only for travelers with no “bona fide” relationship to the U.S. Those that have established ties will be allowed to continue entering the […]
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