London trails only San Francisco in fintech race

Pandemic or not, investors are continuing to pump money into global fintech companies, according to the latest survey data.

'Office for talent' created to lure skills to UK

A cross-departmental unit to attract overseas scientists, tech innovators and researchers to the UK is to be established in the prime minister's office, the government announced on Wednesday.

UK tech seeks to capitalise on US visa bans

The UK's tech sector is trying to lure overseas skills and entrepreneurs affected by President Donald Trump's latest immigration curbs, according to a CNBC report.

Create 'digital age' immigration system, says CBI

A massive re-skilling programme for millions of Britons and an effective immigration system to enable the UK to attract overseas IT specialists are called for in a major report on the future of the nation's digital economy.

Pandemic prompts surge in digital migration

The drive towards digital as a way of doing business has "gone into overdrive" because of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a global survey by a leading, US-based business consultancy.

Video conferencing becomes a Zoom boom

Video conferencing could be set to overtake emails as the number one business communications tool, according to a new report.

Pandemic triggers global fintech surge

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the use of financial apps across Europe, according to a survey by Swiss-based financial advisers deVere.

Strategic tech in global mobility: INEO webinar

Earlier this month, Ashley Daly and Mike Gatto of INEO global mobility solutions joined Relocate Global’s Fiona Murchie to talk about technology’s strategic and practical role in the global HR and mobility space.

Catch up with Relocate's Think Global Mobility Technology Webinar

This is your opportunity to listen back to the Think Digital: Think Global Mobility Technology Webinar which covered facilitating compliance and international relocation offers.

South Africa visa changes in bid to attract talent

South Africa visa changes in bid to attract talent

A pilot e-visa scheme is being tested in South Africa with the aim of attracting skilled workers and investors.

People analytics data – its value to HR professionals

People analytics data – what is its value to HR professionals?

Dr Sue Shortland reports on the recent CIPD people analytics conference ‘Are you prepared for the future of people data?’ and looks at how people data can help businesses.

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Employee engagement platform Perkbox expands into France

Perkbox, a cloud-based employee engagement platform with offices in London and Sheffield, today opens its Paris-based operations. The new opening is the first step of a 12-month European expansion.

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Employee engagement in the third phase of digital

In the face of digital transformation, the role of HR and mobility teams has never been so crucial. We spoke to digital expert Steven Van Belleghem about the evolution of customer experience in a high-speed digital world.

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Skills shortages continue to bedevil AI introduction

A shortage of relevant technological skill is hampering the expansion of AI in the workplace, suggests new research. The poll also found that many do not feel AI threatens their jobs.

How do businesses in India perceive AI?

A report by PWC India found that businesses in India believe artificial intelligence (AI) will help boost productivity and growth over the coming years.

How is HR assessment being influenced by technology?

Technology is continuing to influence many sectors and HR is no exception, but how can new technologies assist in the assessment of individuals in large organisations?

CBI calls for tech push in UK businesses

CBI sets out businesses’ tech priorities

Previously fringe technologies such as AI are marching into the mainstream. The CBI has encouraged UK businesses and the government to lead the way on adopting new tech and boosting productivity.

Global tech firms ‘actively planning’ expansion into UK

Global tech firms ‘actively planning’ expansion into UK

Research findings to be presented at June's Global Expansion Summit, in London, suggest that Brexit is not damaging the UK’s attractiveness as a destination for inward investment in the tech sector.

RES Forum launches mobile HR Learning Lab

RES Forum and Knowledge Anywhere have joined forces to deliver a virtual education programme for HR and mobility professionals.

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Three-quarters of cultural training overlooks LGBT issues: survey

A pulse survey carried out by Mercer in the U.S. suggested low levels of cultural training support for mobile assignees who identify as LGBT.

Technology in schools: Future changes in the classroom

David Devey, head of learning technology at The Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur, examines the latest education-related technology and offers his predictions for the future.

Relocate to launch new online mobility toolkit

Relocate's soon-to-be-released online global mobility toolkit will provide CEOs, CFOs, HR, global mobility managers & relocation professionals with cutting-edge strategic insights and operational knowhow.