Mobility Industry

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The term ‘mobility industry’ covers the broad range of organisations and individuals that provide products and services to support domestic relocations and international assignments. These include relocation management companies, destination services providers, and specialists such as schools, education consultants and immigration consultants, as well as providers of business-travel services, serviced apartments, and partner, family and cross-cultural support. Read more

Latest Mobility Industry News

Spanish cities rated expats' favourites

The Andalusian city of Malaga has long been known for its beaches, cathedral and as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. Now it is also becoming known as expats' favourite city on the globe.

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World Mental Health Day 2023

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New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world

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Hybrid and mobile work 'boost satisfaction and inclusion'

Achieving a zero-carbon future in front of a modern office building

Green light for major UK carbon capture projects

Latest Mobility Industry Features

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Supporting international students’ wellbeing at university

Positive transitions-care for lifelong wellbeing is becoming widely understood in schools around the world. New research and practice, discussed at SPAN’s 2023 Global Symposium, shows how vital these links are for international university students, too.

Ten lessons for British schools expanding internationally

Building a borderless and inclusive world of work

Diverse group of kindergarten children holding their country flags while learning geography and different cultures in preschool

World Mental Health Day 2023: SPAN Symposium shines light on student wellbeing

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Connecting, inspiring and supporting the Global Mobility community – why Networking Matters

Festival and Awards 2022

Excellence in Global Mobility

Future of Work Festival including Awards Ceremony

Think Global People Awards Shortlist Announced

Awards 2022: Shortlist

General Relocation Trends

Used Jaguar XJ car for sale outside a Jaguar Land Rover showroom. Jaguar Land Rover Limited is a British multinational automotive company.

Tata chooses UK as new gigafactory home

Tata Motors confirmed on Wednesday that it is to invest more than £4 billion in building an electric car battery factory in the UK.

Mexico reigns supreme in expat eyes

Mexico - a longtime favourite of the globally mobile workforce - has been ranked as the world's best destination for expats in this year's survey by InterNations.

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Equus Software and Vialto Partners launch new strategic agreement

The alliance between the leading technology and service platforms will enhance how companies manage their mobile workforce and drive global mobility transformation.

Spanish city rated best for expats

Remote working alters the office landscape

Where are Hong Kongers going?

Four-day week trial deemed a success

Birmingham 'set to host new audit watchdog'

Thriving organisations: reframing business travel and mobility

Reports and Surveys

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UK 'most expensive' for employing expat staff

For the second year running, the UK has been ranked as the most expensive country in the world for companies to relocate staff, according to an annual survey from global mobility consultancy ECA International.

New York now world's costliest city for expats

New York has replaced Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world for expats to live in, according to this year's global survey by ECA International.

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Total rewards: innovations in global talent management

Cryptocurrency as compensation, linking total rewards to talent management with intentionality, and innovative approaches to global pay and benefits are just some of the key themes in KPMG’s latest insights series.

Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Global mobility transformation moves up a gear

The future of HR: From flux to flow

Launch of Permits Foundation's 2022 Partner Survey Report

Manchester 'best UK city' for expats

John Rason

Appointments

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AIRINC announces new EMEA general manager

AIRINC, a provider of talent mobility information, tools, and advisory services, has announced Joanna Wakeham will take up the post of EMEA general manager.

Altair Global appoints Russ Haynie as director of global consulting

AGM Group announce appointment of Mike Brazier as head of marketing

Oakwood Worldwide appoints EMEA business development director

Cartus appoints new director of Strategic Business Solutions

Eura & ARP

Relocate Magazine Spring 2020 issue – Out now!

The Spring issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals explores the big themes and see what 2020 has in store for mobility.

Action on Visas

Former MP Lembit Öpik reports on the economic statistics, the issues relating to visas and what the Association of Relocation Professionals is doing to turn a potential problem into a plus point for the UK relocation status.

We can do more together

We’re all zoomed out but tapping into what others are doing around the world in the sector is what will keep global mobility relevant now and in the future. Fiona Murchie reports on the willingness to work together to drive the recovery.

What will the relocation service sector look like post Covid-19?

Welcoming relocating families in Ho Chi Minh City

Relocate Magazine Winter 2019 issue – Out now!

Relocation industry responds to change and volatility