From the 1st January 2021, any UK company who needs to hire skilled workers from outside the UK will need to sponsor their employment and their immigration applications via a Sponsor License from the UK Home Office. This includes EU nationals already ...

The cyclical nature of precious metals mining has always been a challenge for the mining industry. When the value of metals rises, the appeal for mining causes hiring booms, with subsequent busts when the economy is less favorable. Experienced miners ...

It’s often said that moving house and starting a new job are among the most stressful of all life events (right up there with public speaking!). So imagine being relocated for work – you're moving and starting a new job at the same time and you’re in ...

For better or worse, the global economy is here to stay and companies must think beyond national borders when assigning their best employees to available positions. Some managers are wary of employee relocation due to perceived complications, even if ...

Global economy is uneven, and in some countries, basic costs of living are much higher. This is a factor that must be accounted for when pondering how much to increase salaries of employees sent on international assignments. Even the most experienced ...

Moving into a foreign country is never easy since it takes time for the cultural shock to wear off and for the new environment to start making sense. The length of this period depends on several factors, including personal affinity for change and exi ...

Sending employees to an office located abroad can be a savvy practice, particularly for companies looking to expand their area of operations. It’s essential to secure willing participation from the most suitable candidates, which often requires emplo ...

Doing business on the international level can be physically demanding, particularly when there is a need to travel across time zones. Experienced managers look to reduce the toll on their bodies, and are only willing to embark on such trips if they c ...

Is your company relocating an employee overseas for the first time? If so, your company may not have a relocation policy in place, and perhaps not much knowledge of what relocation support you should offer your employee. Read on to discover what poin ...

Is your company relocating an employee overseas for the first time? If so, your company may not have a relocation policy in place, and perhaps not much knowledge of what relocation support you should offer your employee. Read on to discover what poin ...

Is your company relocating an employee overseas for the first time? If so, your company may not have a relocation policy in place, and perhaps not much knowledge of what relocation support you should offer your employee. Read on to discover what poin ...

There are instances when moving your business to another country makes perfect sense, for economic or other reasons. Of course, the actual process of business relocation can be quite demanding and stressful, not to mention expensive. In addition to m ...