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Group moves: raising employee engagement
Relocating groups of employees has major implications for organisational success. Mobility professionals must seek to address cultural differences, thereby boosting engagement with employees.
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Family support and its relocation policy implications
Relocation affects not just employees but the whole family. Find out about the importance of family support in making a positive difference to both domestic and international relocation outcomes.
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Assessing global education systems
How can employers ensure that their employees have access to the best education information? At the start of a new academic year, we look at how to help relocating families select the right curriculum.
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Flexible Boarding: the modern approach meeting parents’ needs
From boarding house pets and paintballing to fantastic facilities and academic rigour, boarding schools have moved with the times to meet the needs of the modern family.
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International Schools in Singapore
Singapore continues to attract many expatriates and when it comes to schools, relocating families will find plenty of choice, and places in most of the country’s international schools. We assess the current state of provision.
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Education and international schools in Malaysia
Malaysia has 171 English-medium international schools and is set to open more. Discover how the country plans to meet demand for international school places.
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The education system in India
India offers a growing range of schooling opportunities for globally mobile families. The rapid expansion of its international-school sector, however, brings with it some potential drawbacks, which parents should be aware of.
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International Women's Day 2018: Press for Progress
This Thursday, 8 March, sees the annual celebration of women's achievements, and a day of global action aimed at accelerating progress to a more inclusive and gender-equal world.
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Growing demand for international schools in Europe and Asia
A rapidly shifting international schools market could lead to more choice for relocating families in the long run.
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Is AI following gender stereotypes?
Robots, AI and technology - what does it mean for our collective future that technology is increasingly human-like and gendered? And, what does it tell us about our capacity to create a very human future?
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The Trump Effect
In 2017, during his inaugural speech, US President Donald Trump pledged to put “America first”. Today, his aim to protect the interests of US people and business is now as much reality as it is rhetoric. Following Mr Trump's recent whistle-stop tour of Europe, Ruth Holmes reviews the impact on global mobility.
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Agile employment solutions: powering global growth
As significant uncertainty abounds on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and beyond, investment decisions and how best to service growth have become even more challenging. Yet for innovative companies operating in growing sectors, their agility is helping them to develop globally. Ruth Holmes spoke to Portas Global’s managing director, Carlos Ruiz to find out more.
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Millennials on the move
As millennials gain an increasing share of mobility opportunities, relocation professionals must consider the policy components that motivate and support them. Millennials’ predisposition to travel suggests a less generous policy may be needed, reducing costs – but could millennial policy segmentation be a step too far? Dr Sue Shortland takes a closer look.
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UK trade talks highlight priority markets: relocation hotspots after Brexit?
A targeted strategy that hones in on essential trading countries is the UK’s best chance of a decent Brexit deal, suggest policy experts. David Sapsted examines the mad rush of global trade discussions that have taken place in recent months.
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India welcomes changes to same-sex laws
India saw a monumental turnover of its discriminatory same–sex laws this September, making the country a more attractive destination for relocating LGBT employees. Rohit Kumar, co-founder and managing director of IKAN Relocations describes the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Decoding the 2018 school exam results
This summer, students around the world received the results of their May examinations in GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish Highers and the IB Diploma. But recent reforms to A Levels and GCSEs have left parents and employers confused over how to interpret results. We explain all you need to know.
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Bilingual education – a competitive advantage
There are many studies exploring the positive impact of bilingualism on brain function. A second language can give students a distinct advantage in a highly competitive and globalised world, says Andrew Coombe of Cambridge Assessment International Education.
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Coaching: your secret weapon
With so much change impacting industry sectors and employers, it is not surprising that HR directors are increasingly turning to coaching as a way to support their organisations. Fiona Murchie explores some opportunities for readers.
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Looking ahead: Brexit inspires ASAP Convention 2018
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) 2018 Convention is set to take place in London on December 5 and 6.
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New ONS data links gender and ethnicity pay gaps to location
Experimental analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows how young people’s gender, ethnicity and geographic mobility all impact their earnings progression and wage growth.
