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Welcome to the 100th Re:locate Extra! In this month's newsletter, we bring you a snapshot of our global news coverage, including signs that relations between the US and Cuba may be improving, as Havana opens the country to more foreign investment. We look at the growing tech sector in the UK, Britain’s new trade deals with China and Ray Furlong gives his analysis of Iran’s pivotal role in the Middle East.
Look out for the Summer 2014 issue of Re:locate magazine, published today, which includes vital news and comment on talent in Africa, education in the Asia Pacific region as well as expert comment on health and security risks in ‘difficult’ destinations.
We are also launching our new digital magazine Re:locate Asia Pacific on 8 July and next week, we will publish a Re:locate Special digital newsletter focusing on Immigration & Talent Management – vital issues for companies and their employees. Don’t miss out on this essential, extra content – register here!
Claire Tennant-Scull
Online Editor
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BP has concluded an £11.8 billion deal with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation for the supply of liquefied natural gas.
Caracas retains its crown as the priciest city for expatriates according to international cost-of-living data provider ECA International’s latest six-monthly insight into expat purchasing power Cost of Living Survey.
The BBC has reported that following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, eight “non-essential” staff at a British mining company have left the country.
The UK is to announce a relaxation of visa restrictions on Chinese visitors during this week’s three-day visit to London of Premier Li Keqiang.
Supermarket group Tesco has completed a deal with China Resources Enterprise (CRE) to create the largest food retailer in China.
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A chain of diplomatic and military events has provided unexpected prospects for major improvements in relations between Iran and the West – the question is, how far can this go?
London’s digital economy is poised to grow by £12 billion and create 46,000 new jobs in the coming decade, according to a new report.
Anecdotal evidence it is family and personal circumstances that can make-or-break assignments is borne out in the latest set of data from the international relocation service Cartus' annual Global Relocation Trends Survey.
Research carried out by Middlesex University in the UK and City University of Hong Kong shows how gender diversity patterns play out in HR roles in Hong Kong and the UK, with women taking up to three times more entry-level roles, but significantly underrepresented at senior levels.
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There are signs of a thawing of relations between the US and Cuba as the Castro government looks to attract overseas investors to boost the economy.
Relocation and project work around the world can occasionally encounter obstacles, and some things are impossible to predict. Rebecca Evans from serviced apartment provider, SilverDoor, explains why businesses should have an emergency response plan.
The concept of the value chain, well known in the business world generally, is rather less so in the relocation and mobility context.
At the end of March this year, the RES Forum released its Key Trends in Global Mobility Annual Report for 2014 at Lloyd’s Register in London. Although, as co-founder, Andrea Piacentini said, “The term ‘annual report’ is of course slightly misleading in the context of this document."
Emma Trafford, head of client services at international relocation company Robinsons, considers whether a mobility policy that is flexible enough to embrace all the generations is the key to attracting and retaining the best talent.
European firms are adapting to a new sober reality in China by revising down expectations and investment plans.
International school leaders have formed a task force to tackle child safety issues in international schools.
As many HR officers and business know, the World Cup often gives rise to a flurry of staff absences, employee hangovers and many other disruptions. These can cost businesses time, money and productivity.
British bankers that want to get onto shortlists for jobs in both Hong Kong and Singapore will now struggle to do so unless they have Mandarin language skills.
From international sports stars and royal events to a chance to step into history or just lie back and enjoy the surroundings, there is plenty to enjoy in South West London this summer, says Clarendon Serviced Apartments.
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