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U.S. expats eyeing Hong Kong exit

More than a third of US expats working in Hong Kong are considering relocating because of harsh Covid-19 lockdowns and social restrictions, according to a survey of members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK).

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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.

The Relocate Global Coronavirus (Covid-19) resource centre

The Relocate Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource centre - with articles designed to help employers and employees amidst this worldwide crisis and with links to trusted resources.

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Quarter of UK employees struggling to cope at work

This World Mental Health Day (10th October) is an opportunity for employers to refocus on employer duty of care and support, and help employees rebuild their resilience after the pandemic.

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Report unveils pros and cons of hybrid working

The upsides and downsides of hybrid working have been revealed in a new report looking at the pandemic-induced evolution of the workplace and the changing attitudes of employees.

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World Mental Health Day: Employee support during the staffing crisis

Ahead of World Mental Health day on 10th October, employee engagement and benefits service, Wrkit, is urging employers to consider the mental health implications of short staffing on current employees.

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.

The future of international mobility

Although the Covid 19 pandemic has slowed down international mobility, organisations still require global moves to fill skills gaps and develop their future leaders. What are the recent changes that are shaping the future of international mobility?

145% spike in counselling needs as lockdown eases

Employers may think that the easing of lockdown will result in an improvement in mental health, but figures released by Towergate Health & Protection suggest that employees may be in greater need of support than ever.

Returning to work - Boyes Turner LLP

All businesses are different. How and where they want their people to work going forward post 19 July will differ too. Many managers may also have their own views leading to potential differences of opinion within businesses. Individual experiences over the last 18 months have also been different: some have suffered bereavements, isolation and loss, whilst others will want to return to the workplace some or all of the time.

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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?

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa and Immigration collected the award on his behalf and spoke to Fiona Murchie about the survey and its implications from an immigration perspective.

Vaccine rollout boosts UK services, manufacturing

Government plans to ease pandemic restrictions in the coming months has led to a sharp rebound in the fortunes of both the service sector and manufacturing in the UK.

Vaccine comes as shot in the arm for bosses

Business optimism among Britain's bosses has shot up as the nation became the first in the world on Tuesday to start administering a Covid-19 vaccine to the general populace, according to a survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Counting the cost of Covid-19 for future health benefits

A study by global employee benefits provider Mercer Marsh reports that coronavirus will have a lasting impact on the shape of employee health benefits provision and support for years to come.

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Does business have a role in reducing hate against LGBTQ+?

The right to be Out and enjoy life is enshrined in the 1948 Universal Human Rights Declaration. Yet for too many, the struggle is ongoing, as delegates at the 2020 This Is Us conference heard.

World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental health for all

Health organisations around the world are calling this year’s World Mental Health Day, 10 October, the most important ever amid a global mental-health emergency.

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Who are the world's best employers if you are LGBT?

Stonewall, a charity campaigning for lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality, has announced its Top Global Employers for 2020; those pushing for change in their company and wider society.

Keeping up with Covid-19: staying healthy and thriving in the New Normal

Global mobility has reacted and responded with efficiency and agility to help keep global people safe on the move. But to keep up with coronavirus, HR and global mobility need to continually adapt to survive if they are to stay ahead of the second wave.

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Preparing for the new term and a new location: education and family focus webinar

The benefits of a bilingual education, securing a school place during lockdown, and how schools, education consultants and destination service providers are working hard and thinking differently to best support relocating families during the Covid crisis were key topics in this reassuring webinar.

Relocate Magazine Summer 2020 issue – out now!

The focus of the Summer Issue is recovery and taking inspiration from around the world on supporting people and organisations back to work.

How to help globally mobile employees cope with COVID-19

Managing self-isolation in a host location and maintaining physical and mental wellbeing alongside work and family commitments can present specific challenges for international assignees.

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The challenges of Coronavirus and how to protect your employees

How should businesses, HR departments and global mobility companies respond to the challenges brought about by coronavirus? What are the moral, legal and practical implications of this crisis?

School closures: how parents can keep calm and carry on with work

Government measures designed to stop the spread of COVID-19 will see all state schools in the UK close to most students from Friday. What are the options for working parents?

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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?

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.

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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Mental health warning signs employers need to look out for

This World Mental Health Day (10 October), businesses are being urged to get better at spotting and supporting mental wellbeing concerns.

Taking action for World Mental Health Day

Today, 10 October, marks a day of mental wellbeing awareness raising, with the World Federation for Mental Health selecting this year’s theme as suicide prevention.