For Expatriates
This section is designed to support you if you are relocating. Whether you’re moving within the UK, coming to the UK, or relocating overseas on an international assignment, we’re here to help, with the latest news, articles and practical advice on a range of key subjects, from property and schools to lifestyle, partner’s career options and settling in your new area. From new graduates and young professionals, through families with children, to senior executives, we have something for everyone.
Education & Schools
Relocating Overseas, Settling Well
What relocating families should look for in an international primary school
Expatriate Finance
Expatriate life
Five key workplace wellbeing trends to watch in 2026
Employers often talk about putting employee wellbeing at the centre of their workplace strategies, and yet for many, the concept is confined to perks and benefits rather than systemic change. A recent report by the CIPD in September 2025 found that more concerted action is needed to tackle the main causes of stress, particularly high workloads, personal issues and ill health. We look at the five workplace wellbeing trends which employers need to know about in 2026.
The Spirit of ISKL’s iFest - Where Belonging Matters
At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), community is more than a word—it is a lived experience shaped by unity, diversity, and a shared sense of belonging. True to the meaning of International in its name, ISKL brings together cultures from around the world to create an environment where growth and connection thrive, especially during the annual PTA International Festival (iFest).
Cultural and educational legacy for Charterhouse Lagos: A new international school with a flourishing future
As part of our online International Education and Schools’ Fair held in November, I interviewed John Todd, Director of Education about his experience of opening the new school, Charterhouse Lagos in Nigeria in 2024 and its exciting growth. He shares some inspiring insights into the bigger picture and how young people and the country will benefit now and in the future.
Health
World's Happiest Workplaces Announced
The official World’s Happiest Workplaces 2026 List has been published today (14th January 2026) by the leading employee experience platform, WorkL, showcasing the happiest workplaces globally.
Vialto UK Autumn Budget Guide 2025
Vialto highlight the key announcements from the UK Autumn Budget 2025 most relevant to employers and internationally mobile employees.
Make UK comment on Budget Statement
Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK comments on the UK Autumn Budget Statement 2025
Partners & Family
In Conversation with Ingrid Pope - Creating Space to Think, Work and Live
Ingrid Pope in conversation with Fiona Murchie
International assignment policy: A focus on education support
Ensuring suitable provision for children’s education is a key aspect of organisational support for families relocating internationally. Dr Sue Shortland comments on current issues affecting international assignment policy content.
Residential Property
The conversation around temporary housing compliance just got more complicated
As if there wasn’t enough for Global Mobility teams to manage, 2026 brings a new raft of compliance considerations around temporary housing.
Emerging risks in global markets: six key trends shaping corporate relocation
Geopolitical instability, economic pressure and housing shortages in key business hubs are forcing companies to rethink how they manage relocation, travel and accommodation. Marianne Curphey examines emerging risks in global markets, including challenges in corporate housing and the rapid expansion of global internship programmes.
Into 2025: ten relocation and global mobility trends
What will the next 12 months bring? Marianne Curphey asked relocation and talent management experts for their views on the trends set to dominate 2025.
