Wellbeing initiatives: the role of mindfulness in international mobility

Organisations are increasingly focusing on improving employee and family wellbeing in the global mobility context. How can mindfulness provide a strategy for individuals to manage stress and improve their wellbeing while on international assignment?

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Commonwealth Advantage helps nations build back better after Birmingham 2022

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was the biggest investment that the UK has made in a sporting event since London 2012, and it certainly went big on its promises.

Financial wellbeing at the heart of employee satisfaction and productivity

Financial wellbeing at the heart of employee satisfaction and productivity

How well companies support their staff in times of economic hardship can have a significant impact on employee wellbeing and productivity, and on their ability to recruit and retain the next generation of top talent, argues Marianne Curphey.

’Second City’ aims for commonwealth gold

The Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham from July 28-August 8, provided individuals, teams and nations with memorable moments of sporting success. Now Britain's 'second city' - along with the rest of the West Midlands - is hoping the legacy of the games will provide it with memorable moments of economic success. Coinciding with the athletes' physical endeavours on land and in the water, a $33 million Business and Tourism Programme (BTP) was launched aimed at attracting international investment and visitors to the region.

New release International Education & Schools' Fair webinars

Catch up on all of the videos from latest International Schools' Fair.

Meet the Speakers from the International Education & Schools' Fair

Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for Best Leadership, Research, Thought Leadership or Book: Santa Fe Relocation

Best Leadership, Research, Thought Leadership or Book

Winner:
Santa Fe Relocation

Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for Excellence in Technology or Analytics: Practical Implementation: HPE

Excellence in Technology or Analytics: Practical Implementation

Winner:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Destination Service Provider of the Year: Global

Winner:
PerchPeek

Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for Destination Service Provider of the Year: Regional: Elite Woodhams Relocation

Destination Service Provider of the Year: Regional

Winner:
Elite Woodhams Relocation

Excellence in Global Mobility

WINNER:
NetExpat, KPMG and ABInbev

Michelle Berners Price and John Rason at the Future of Work Festival

The Future of Work Festival: mindful business

Held in the inspiring surroundings of Relocate Global HQ, the Future of Work Festival’s Hubs were wellsprings of rejuvenation and reflection, and a refreshing invitation to rethink current challenges creatively.

Keynote panel members in conversation at the Relocate Global Future of Work Festival

The Future of Work Festival: Where next for global people?

The pandemic hastened the pace of change. Panellists and guests at the inspiring Future of Work Festival at Relocate Global’s Kent HQ took a grounding breath of fresh air and set their sights on the horizon.

Making sense of work today for a better tomorrow

Much has changed for those of us managing and leading people in an international environment, in global mobility and HR. We explored the opportunities and challenges across industry sectors at the Future of Work Festival.

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Wellbeing, engagement and purpose top of the agenda for Relocate Global’s Future of Work Festival

A host of internationally recognised speakers, coaches, leaders and researchers will be debating and providing insights on the very topical subject of the Future of Work at the Relocate Festival on June 9.

Remote and hybrid teams investing in workplace culture see increases in productivity and profitability

A recent report reveals almost half (42%) of leaders of remote and hybrid teams are investing more in workplace culture due to the pandemic.

Navigating pay-equity: Do you have the data to manage risk and compliance concerns of a global workforce?

Eloise Knapton, Madalina Racovitan & Minaho Shiraishi of KPMG discuss navigating pay-equity through a global workforce.

Future of Work Festival Supporter: ASAP

Future of Work Festival Supporter, ASAP aims to define the term ‘serviced apartment’, to embed it in the traveller’s psyche, and to promote a standard of accommodation they can expect to find every time.

The Future of Work Festival supporter The Res Forum

Future of Work Festival Supporter: ResForum

Future of Work Festival Supporter, the RES Forum is an independent community of more than 1,350 in-house HR professionals in over 40 countries around the world.

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Expats not immune from financial stress and wellbeing worries

Two surveys highlight the wellbeing challenges globally mobile people face on assignment. More bespoke health and wellbeing benefits better communicated to globally dispersed workforces could be the answer.

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: Santa Fe Relocation

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: Santa Fe Relocation

Santa Fe Relocation covers the entire relocation journey: from moving, destination services and immigration to full assignment management solutions.

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: KPMG

KPMG firms operate in 145 countries and territories across the globe, offering audit, tax and advisory services.

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Reimagining work around the world: new survey

With the workplace in flux, EY’s ‘2022 Work Reimagined Survey’ shows what matters to employees. Leaders can lean into the opportunities and build workplaces that will attract, recruit and retain people.

The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition

The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition

Tina L. Quick explores in her second edition how starting college in a new country is exciting, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Books to guide your growth strategy in the new world of work

Fiona Murchie takes a look at some new editions and new books to bring you up to speed.

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue out now

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue – Out Now!

Think Global People presents a new perspective on global leadership, talent mobility and education for life. In this issue, as employees return to the workplace, we share a wealth of knowledge addressing the new world of work.

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What is the bigger picture for wellbeing, global mobility and the future of work?

As we approach the Future of Work Festival on 9 June at Relocate Global’s headquarters in Kent, Fiona Murchie outlines the opportunities ahead for resilient international organisations and their leadership teams who understand how to work effectively in global markets.

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The challenge and benefits of nurturing mental and financial wellbeing in global employees

Stress and mental-health issues are undermining employees’ ability to perform and could be costing the UK economy more than £4 billion every year, according to a report from advisers Lane Clark & Peacock.

Raising our game on diversity, equity and inclusion

HR and global mobility specialists are redoubling their efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), bringing the function closer to people strategies and the heart of global organisations.

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Remote work is here to stay — where to next?

Post-pandemic, employees are looking to work flexibly where they can. What does this mean for future remote-working policies, asks Daida Hadzic, Director and EMA Head of Quality, Global Mobility Services, KPMG Meijburg & Co.