Why you shouldn’t tailor your international assignment policies to suit the Millennials in your workforce

06 Apr

8 Things to Know Before Moving to Dubai from the UK

Dubai's strong economy, tax-free status and low crime rate make it an attractive location for many British expatriates. But if you are considering moving there, you should know that daily life in the City of Gold might not be what you’d expect. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of things you should know before your move to Dubai from the UK. [...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Global, Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources, Helpful Resources French, Middle East, Relocation
Tag(s): Dubai, London, UK

02 Mar

IMMIGRATION SWITZERLAND: relaxed rules for hiring skilled non-EEA nationals

Effective 1 February 2023, it’s now easier for Swiss companies to recruit highly skilled non-EEA nationals for occupations on the skills shortage list. [...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Europe, Global, Global mobility & HR, Helpful Resources, Talent management
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09 Feb

How to get to grips with Compliance Management and Global Mobility in the wake of the global pandemic

Before Covid, employers had a pretty good idea of where their employees were. That’s because most of the time they were in the office! But then the global pandemic struck at the end of 2019, and suddenly employees were forced to work remotely. [...] Read more

Posted in: AGS Relocation news, Corporate News, Global mobility & HR, Helpful Resources, Immigration news, Tax, The world of new work
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07 Feb

5 Things You Need to Know When Moving to Cape Town

If you’re thinking of making the big move to Cape Town in 2023, here is what you need to know! The Mother City is located on the southwestern coast of South Africa and centred around Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. [...] Read more

Posted in: Africa, Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources, Moving Story, Relocation
Tag(s): Cape Town

06 Feb

Immigration Switzerland: 2023 occupation list now available

Switzerland recently released its revised list of occupations with an unemployment rate of 5% or more. Swiss employers with vacancies for occupations on the list must report them to the State Secretariat of Economic Affairs (SECO) or risk a fine of CHF 40 000. [...] Read more

Posted in: Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources, Immigration news, Relocation
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Mentoring to support global mobility programme

18 Nov

Mentoring; harnessing the power of the (Ex)-Expat

Who better to endorse your Global Mobility programme – and all the career and personal development opportunities it can bring – than someone who has experienced it first hand? Read on to find out how a mentoring scheme can support your organisation’s Global Talent Mobility programme and learn how to set up a scheme of your own. [...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Global mobility & HR, Helpful Resources
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04 Nov

DE&I: the Missing Piece of your Global Mobility puzzle

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is a hot topic,
but does it really have anything to do with Global Mobility?
The answer is unequivocally; yes, according to Petra Hasselbach
HR Mobility Consultant for AGS Relocation.
[...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources
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13 Oct

How remote work made intercultural training more important than ever

Cutting intercultural training seems like an obvious way to save money when global mobility budgets are tight. But in a world where remote work has become the ‘new normal’, what is the true cost of this cost-saving measure? [...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources
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29 Sep

Why partner support is more than just a ‘nice to have’

With couples increasingly placing equal importance on their careers, partner support has become an essential component of any relocation package. Petra Hasselbach, Account Relationship Manager at AGS Relocation, explains why. [...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources
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16 Sep

Why you shouldn’t tailor your international assignment policies to suit the Millennials in your workforce

Millennials: we know so much about them, don’t we?
They’re tech savvy, they want opportunities to travel and they’re young, free, and single. [...] Read more

Posted in: Corporate News, Global & Relocation, Helpful Resources
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