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Remote working 'posing cyber attack risks'

A major survey of UK companies has exposed mounting concerns over firms' vulnerability to cyber attacks because of the massive increase in remote working during the pandemic.

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Private jet bookings surge as scheduled flights recover

Business trip ROI, Covid-safe travel practices and fewer scheduled flights are causing an upsurge in private charter flight bookings.

The Ascott rises to the global demand for hybrid working

Business travel and relocations are taking off again. We caught up with Billy Hughes, UK Area Manager – The Ascott Limited, to talk key trends and developments in the growing serviced apartment sector.

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Location threats during and after COVID – identifying and managing challenges in hostile environments

Understanding hostile environments: beyond crime & violence - what can be done to manage host countries’ threats?

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Coronavirus - will employees be paid if they can't go to work?

With concern amongst UK employees that they may not be paid if they contract the Coronavirus or are asked to self-isolate by a doctor, what is the truth?

Self-isolation and working from home: tips for a better workforce

Self-isolation and Coronavirus: How to manage a remote workforce

Governments around the world are recommending or mandating home working to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, and to protect the most vulnerable in societies. How can organisations best make home working "work" during a time of self-isolation?

Coronavirus and education: what is the global impact on students, families and communities?

UNESCO says the number of students missing school globally due to COVID-19 is “unparalleled”, impacting almost 290 million worldwide.

Coronavirus threat bugs UK economic recovery

The service, construction and manufacturing sectors in the UK economy have all made unexpectedly healthy starts to 2020, but growth is now being threatened by the threat of the coronavirus to global trade.

As coronavirus spreads around the world, we consider the implications for globally mobile employees and how their employers can support them.

Coronavirus and your employees – protecting them in an uncertain world

As coronavirus spreads around the world, we consider the implications for globally mobile employees and how their employers can support them.

Coronavirus – what steps should employers and staff take now?

What measures can be taken now in the workplace to avoid the spread of coronavirus and what travel restrictions are currently in place?

Two Chinese cities are on lockdown and international airports are monitoring visitors in a bid to contain the highly infectious Coronavirus.

Travellers urged to reconsider visits to China following coronavirus outbreak

Two Chinese cities are on lockdown and international airports are monitoring visitors in a bid to contain the highly infectious coronavirus.

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2020 visions: What are the biggest business travel risks?

Healix International, a provider of global travel risk management, medical and security assistance, is predicting the risks business travellers face in 2020.

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Loneliness jeopardises one in four international assignments

InterNations Business Solutions’ Expat Insider 2019 Business Edition survey finds social isolation to be a leading cause of assignment failure. Respondents identify loneliness as a key reason for early return.

LGBTQI+ and diversity

A summary of the latest research into the role of LGBT & diversity research summary in international assignments and relocation is now available as part of Relocate’s new Global Mobility Toolkit. Download your free copy.

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Brexit: Can expat communities contribute to a positive employee experience?

Geopolitical events, like Brexit, are a challenge for global mobility and HR professionals. They present daunting logistical, legal, and organisational issues – and threaten positive employee experience.

Rising corruption ‘putting democracy at risk’ says Index

The 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International this week finds what it calls ‘a global pattern of stagnating anti-corruption efforts and a worldwide crisis of democracy.’

World Mental Health Day: Young people in a changing world

The World Health Organisation is marking 2018’s World Mental Health Day with the theme young people and mental health in a changing world.

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'This is Us' conference to boost awareness of LGBTQ+ issues

A new one-day event, 'This is Us', will explore how employers can support an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace. Set to take place on 4 October in Milton Keynes, it has attracted influential speakers from HR and government.

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Weekly roundup

Today we cover the Brexit effect on the EMA and UK SMEs, a shocking 40% UK gender pay gap, and Thailand's place in the rankings of UK travel health insurance claims.

Demand for travel security advice grows 800 per cent

Intensive growth in business travel and globalisation has led to an increased demand in travel security, which has increased by eight times in the last 10 years.

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Business travel 2.0: What role for global mobility?

Business travel compliance has been high on the agenda. Yet a panel led by Fragomen's Robert Horsley at the WERC London Summit suggests more scope for mobility expertise, writes Ruth Holmes.

Health and security risks in expat destinations: Switzerland

Switzerland has much to draw international assignees and business from around the world. We take a look at some health and security risks associated with assignment within the country.

Health and security risks in expat destinations: UAE

The UAE continues to be a hotspot for businesses around the world. In this article we consider some of the risks associated with international assignment in the emirates.

Health and security risks in expat destinations: Japan

We cover research examining the security and medical facilities of popular expatriate destinations. In this article we highlight the risks associated with international assignment in Japan.

Health and security risks in expat destinations: Denmark

We cover research examining the security and medical facilities of popular expatriate destinations. In this article we highlight the risks associated with international assignment in Denmark.

Mitigating risk on international assignment

Mapping the risk of global mobility

As general perceptions of perceived risk to the health and security of businesses travellers remains high. Businesses need to ensure major strategic aspects are not missed to ensure success.

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Managing risk for overseas assignment during the next decade

What safety and security threats should expats expect in the next decade and what measures can employers take to mitigate the risks to ensure the safety of their assignees abroad?

Global mobility and immigration facing perfect storm

Businesses must work more closely with mobility and immigration experts when planning international moves, said Julia Onslow-Cole, head of PwC’s global immigration team, at the Global Expansion Summit.

Cutting ties with Qatar: what’s the effect on mobility?

Cutting ties with Qatar: what’s the effect on mobility?

As seven nations in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, cut ties with Qatar over terrorism claims, Move One looks at the likely disruption to routing and shipments in the region.

Health and security risks in expat destinations: USA

Health and security risks in expat destinations: USA

Research into the risk ratings of nineteen popular expatriate destinations has been published. The research examined security and medical facilities. In this article the spotlight is on the USA.