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A new UK “Global Business Mobility” visa (Spring 2022)
The UK Government are intent on introducing sweeping immigration reforms to help business attract the best talent in the world to work in the UK. One aspect of these reforms will be the new Global Business Mobility (GBM) visa, expected to be launched in 2022. Some...
Are you failing to address Cultural Conflict?
Geert Hofstede (the late Dutch psychologist) observed that “Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are a nuisance at best and often a disaster”. Against this background it appears that still too many assignees and their...
UK rental market update
It is irrefutable; the UK rental market is surging as once again demand outstrips supply. The many available indices all indicated that this isn’t just a London issue, as is usually the case, but rents are rapidly rising across the whole of the UK, anything from 6% to...
Household Goods Shipment Update
Household Goods (HHG) removals has always been a significant part of an assignment cost, and that is being exacerbated by the substantial global shipping problems. The attached article issued by the British Association of Removers succinctly explains the issues the...
Who Would Be a UK Landlord in 2020?
Every year HCR looks at what appears to be an increasing complex legislative environment for landlords in the UK. This is important for HR and Relocation/Mobility managers as there is potential for this to affect the amount of suitable housing available for employees...
Corona Virus – an employee relocation briefing
The world is now living through a global virus crisis, which may be both an under and over statement. Doubtless many reading this will take a Keep Calm and Carry On attitude. HCR has combed the web to find the best sources of advice and guidance on how Mobility and...
Unregulated and Possibly Unsafe
HCR announces it will no longer book short-term accommodation for business clients using online market sites. Here CEO, Adrian Leach, explains why. At HCR the heart of our business has always been to offer value for money to our clients and to provide a duty of care...
Update on Coronavirus (CoVid19) 20th February 2020 in China & HK
This is an information broadcast on the Coronavirus in China and Hong Kong, issued 20 Feb 2020. Our local Destination Services Provider has informed us of the following: (20th Feb 2020) Mainland China - Impact on Destination services Most international...
China Announces New Opportunities For Highly-skilled Foreigners Seeking Work Visas
China is hoping to entice highly-skilled workers into the country, with the lure of long-term visas. The aim is to attract the likes of scientists, entrepreneurs and technological leaders to fulfil its rising talent needs.
Going Away for Christmas? Don’t Make Your Home an Easy Target for Thieves…
For many, Christmas is a time to spend with family and friends and, for some of us, that means upping sticks and travelling for the festive break Whether you’re planning a drive across the UK to stay with parents, or an extended trip overseas with some buddies, there’s nothing better then spending…
A Time for Giving – But How Do UK Businesses Celebrate the Festive Season?
As we approach Christmas, many employees are feeling the pinch as they begin ticking off their gift and food lists. In fact, according to VoucherCodes and the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) the average British household expects to spend more than £820 on festivities…
New York Tops the List of Most Expensive Cities for Business Travellers
London is rated among the top six most expensive cities in the world for business travellers, according to a report from Expert Market. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, New York is listed as the most costly…
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office… How Much Help Can You Expect If Disaster Strikes?
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is due to appear before a court in Iran on 10 December. The British-Iranian woman was arrested in Tehran when visiting family last year, and is currently serving a five-year prison sentence…
Preparing for the Hidden Dangers of Overseas Travel
Relocating to another country – or even just visiting for the first time – can be an exciting adventure. Difficult cultures, climates and languages all make a refreshing change for many who travel abroad for the UK. But some who leave…
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
Where once we would work with our retirement age at the back of our minds as a marker for change, today this rite of passage is much more flexible – if even acknowledged at all. Research from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has found that one in ten 70-74-year-olds today are still in employment – whether through a sheer love of the job…
Gross Miscalculation: Exploring the Real Cost of Relocating for Work
Making the decision to relocate for work is a literal life-changer. If you’re being moved by an employer this takes away the pressure of finding work in your destination town or country, but the disruption for you and your family – is still all-encompassing Relocating the family – and remapping their lives…
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