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China Announces New Opportunities For Highly-skilled Foreigners Seeking Work Visas
Going Away for Christmas? Don’t Make Your Home an Easy Target for Thieves…
A Time for Giving – But How Do UK Businesses Celebrate the Festive Season?
New York Tops the List of Most Expensive Cities for Business Travellers
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office… How Much Help Can You Expect If Disaster Strikes?
Preparing for the Hidden Dangers of Overseas Travel
Renting a Home and Want Your Deposit Back at the End of the Tenancy?
Renting is becoming increasingly popular across the UK - with the challenge of saving a sizeable deposit to buy a home proving a step too far for many. But becoming a tenant is no walk in the park either. It brings with it a whole host of obstacles, from finding the...
Negotiating the Best Deal Is All Well and Good…but Woe Betide Those Who Take Tenants’ Safety for Granted
Up to one million potentially deadly tumble dryers are still being used in homes across the UK, despite the faults being made public in 2015 - according to manufacturer Whirlpool. The firm’s communications director Ian Moverley admitted to a committee of MPs that it...
Why It’s So Important to Do Your Research When Relocating Abroad…
When British man Jamie Harron (27) allegedly touched a man’s hip to avoid spilling his drink in Dubai’s Rock Bottom Bar, he was triggering a nightmare chain of events that would probably change his life forever. The electrician was on a short stopover in the emirate...
Making Sure It Really Does Pay to Move Overseas
Low pay is endemic in the UK - and there is little progress in the number of people managing to escape from poorly paid jobs, according to a new report by the Social Mobility Commission. The ‘Great Escape?’ report was conducted by the Resolution Foundation, and...
Identifying and Eliminating Racial Barriers Is the Key to Success
The Government’s recently-published race audit highlights significant disparity in health, housing and education when it comes to the experiences of those from different cultures living within the UK. Figures show that black men are nearly three times more...
Harmless Work Prank or Serious Misdemeanour? Don’t Get Caught Out!
The fine line between harmless workplace pranks and serious misdemeanours is the focus of an investigation this week - following an incident among firefighters in Southend. A fire crew was allegedly involved in an incident whilst taking part in community work,...
Settling Into a New Life Abroad
Moving abroad for work is a big step for any employee - no matter how confident they feel about it. The idea of being surrounded by new sights, sounds, accents and cultures may seem exciting - but preparing for such a step is crucially important. For an...
Choosing Corporate Property – Landmine or a Goldmine?
Buying a property is likely to be the most expensive single purchase you will ever make. From choosing the right area in which to settle to finding a home that matches your current – and future – needs and then making that commitment to signing on the dotted line. If...
The Golden Age of Employment
Gross Miscalculation: Exploring the Real Cost of Relocating for Work
It’s All about the Support – Why Some Relocations Fail and Others Are a Rip-roaring Success
Moving abroad for work is a big step for any employee - no matter how confident they feel about it. The idea of being surrounded by new sights, sounds, accents and cultures may seem exciting - but preparing for such a step is crucially important. For an employer’s...
A Healthy Comparison: Healthcare Charges for Workers Around the World
Europe and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
After it was recently announced in June 2017 by Brexit Minister David Davies that the UK will seek to negotiate the continued validity of the Europe and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when the UK leaves the EU, it is worth reminding ourselves of some of the...
HCR Gains Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
HCR Staff Training Day – 24th Jan 2017
UK Letting Agency Fees – An HCR Briefing
Peace and goodwill to all…time to come together and celebrate this Christmas
Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission David Isaac has urged businesses across the UK to stop being so sensitive about Christmas celebrations offending people of other faiths. According to the watchdog, bosses should allow workers to enjoy the...
New Online Furniture Venture Designed to Create Home-from-home for Relocating Employees
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