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Are economic conditions for international relocation improving? What does the future hold?
A substantial increase in the number of employers anticipating a rise in the globally mobile workforce has been recorded in an annual survey by financial services giant MetLife, writes David Sapsted.
New report shows global skill-shortage hotspots
The UK ranks among the world's top five nations facing a skills deficit in five key areas of professional expertise, according to a global survey of 2024 job listings.
Millionaires on the move: migrating the world’s top 1%
Covid undoubtedly disrupted the relocation plans of the internationally mobile for a couple of years. But, with fears over the pandemic now fading, 2024 is projected to set new records globally for the migration of high-net-worth (HNW) individuals. David Sapsted reports.
Gaps widen in latest workplace happiness index
A study of 300,000 people from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the US and UK provides a global outlook on the state of people’s working lives throughout 2023.
New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world
Carfax Education has published its latest annual Schools Index, ranking international private schools on academic results, ethos and reputation.
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.
Four-day week trial hailed 'a major breakthrough'
The world's largest trial of a four-day working week, without any loss in pay, has proved such a success that almost all of the organisations and companies that took part are continuing with the shortened week.
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.
UK teachers lead overseas job searches
The number of Britons eyeing jobs abroad has surged over the past year, according to new research.
Next government must focus on FTAs, says CBI
Global supply chains to British industry could be put at risk unless the UK succeeds in reaching more post-Brexit trade deals, the head of the nation's largest business organisation has warned.
UK eyes pacific trade deal this year
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan believes the UK's application to join the 11-nation CPTPP trade bloc (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) could be approved before the end of this year.
School insights for parents around the world
Parents need as much information as possible to make decisions about the future and their children’s education during the admissions cycle. We have produced a series of high impact webinars which answer questions on curriculum, admissions, early learning, learning differences, virtual schools and transition care, explains Fiona Murchie.
UK-NZ finalise 'excellent' trade deal
Business groups have welcomed the finalising of a UK-New Zealand free trade deal on goods and services, which has been signed in London by the two nations' trade ministers.
Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences
Working abroad can have disastrous consequences. Yet, international work should benefit both individuals and organisations after repatriation. How can you ensure a happy ending for yourself?
Global Mobility Refined
Grasping the Opportunities that the Shift from “Before COVID” (BC) to “After Despair” (AD) can bring.
UK consulting firms see global export surge
The UK’s professional services recorded their largest rise in overseas income over the course of last year, despite restrictions on trading relationships in the wake of Brexit.
Auckland 'best for expat mental health'
Auckland has emerged at the top of rankings of 40 cities across the world, assessed on what they offered expats in terms of mental wellbeing.
Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing
Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.
Remote working: Are the positives of global mobility unravelling?
A series of reports from companies such as KPMG, Mercer, and HSBC present varying approaches to the increase of home working as a result of the pandemic. David Sapsted explores the global mobility dimension.
CBI boss challenges governments on net zero
Governments across the world need to "get serious" about climate change and adopt effective policies that will enable industries to implement net-zero practices, according to the head of the UK's largest business organisation.
Expats making the most of pandemic relocations
Covid-19 might have taken a heavy toll on global mobility over the past 18 months, but most expatriates already abroad remain optimistic about the prospects for the coming year, according to a new survey.
Crossing the pond: Where is the growth?
With a number of free-trade deals under discussion, new horizons are opening up for global expansion and people mobility. David Sapsted explores the UK’s potential future trading partnerships.
Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue – out now!
This is one of the busiest times of the year for relocating employees, expatriates and families on the move. The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes for managing mobility, finance, immigration, property and education in the autumn of 2021.
'New work' becomes the norm for expats
An insight into the way the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the working lives of expatriates across the world has been revealed in a global survey published on Tuesday.
Pandemic prompts expats to eye homes at home
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a wave of expatriates seeking to buy properties in their home countries, according to a report in Mansion Global, a news website focusing on the worldwide estate market.
Think Global People Summer 2021 issue – out now!
Welcome to the latest issue of Think Global People, a new perspective on global leadership, talent mobility and education for life. We’ve got our finger on the pulse to help make sure you are ahead of the game.
From Tempest to Midsummer Dream
The Relocate Global and Think Global People Awards are always a highlight of the global mobility calendar. Last year’s virtual awards ceremony was the first of its kind first of its kind for the sector. This year’s were even more special.
Setting the scene for you to experience the Virtual Awards Ceremony
I invite you to remember the wonderful things you have achieved, the innovations, the light-bulb moments, the warmth of spirit when your team comes together to do great things, the small steps, that helped you get there.
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.
Expat Insider 2021 Survey Results: New Zealand
How does New Zealand fare in the 2021 Expat Insider survey?
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Student Voice, Choice, and Leadership at ISKL's High School Club Fair!
Main reasons overseas assignments fail – employees don’t settle, say 38% of employers
The British School of Amsterdam celebrate Academic results
Cost containment overtakes talent as the biggest challenge for global mobility teams, ECA survey finds
ISKL Kicks Off the New School Year with Back to School Bash!
Multiple Pathways, Strong Results: IGCSE, IB and BTEC at BISP
Ermitage International School celebrate their IB results
