Competition for rentals in the British Isles is at an all-time high. The growing demand for accommodation, coupled with a housing shortage, has driven up rents and made finding a place increasingly challenging. Client Services Manager for AGS Relocation UK, Carly Heldt, provides valuable tips for assignees navigating this complex housing market. [...] Read more
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Effective October 1, 2024, the Brussels Region within Belgium will introduce several changes to its immigration policy, affecting employers and foreign employees. [...] Read more
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Many global mobility programmes cover the basics when it comes to supporting accompanying family members: rental allowance based on the number of people relocating, as well as travel and other allowances based on family size. However, in a time when people are increasingly conscious about the importance of their wellbeing, this may no longer be enough. [...] Read more
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The Dutch immigration authority has reduced the minimum income threshold for EU Blue Card applicants. This decrease forms part of a broader relaxation of visa requirements aimed at helping businesses in the country hire foreign talent more easily. [...] Read more
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Whether we’ve seen the end of the nuclear family is debatable. What’s not up for argument is the fact that family has changed immeasurably since global corporations began moving employees around the world. [...] Read more
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In recent years, foreign visitors to China have struggled to make payments with their bank cards. But that is now changing. In a bid to attract more tourism and business, the government is making payment services more accessible and seamless for foreigners. This is great news for employees on assignments in China who can now use their international bank cards while they wait to open a local bank account. [...] Read more
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When shaping your vision of Global Mobility, you need to know you’ve got your HR colleagues, as well as the business, behind you. That way, you’ll achieve the best results for your organisation and be able to give the best support to your colleagues as they move around the world. [...] Read more
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Increased congestion during the Olympic and Paralympic Games will have a direct impact on household goods moves in the French capital between July and September. But AGS is ready to adapt and offer personalised solutions to minimise your inconvenience. [...] Read more
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The upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris pose an exciting challenge for athletes, but a logistical challenge for relocating employees. AGS Relocation has anticipated these difficulties and is standing by to minimise the inconvenience of assignees bound for the French capital in the coming months. [...] Read more
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As a GM professional, if you’ve heard about the EPRG model, you’ve likely wondered how to apply it to your own organisation’s global mobility programme. These five simple steps are a good starting point. [...] Read more
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