EU To Grant Temporary Protection Directive For Ukrainian Displaced Persons
With today’s sad and desperate reality, evident in the media as well as in the political action plans of the various states and in informal conversations on the street, one of the oldest known rights – the right to asylum – is once again coming to the fore. A right already regulated in 1948...
Top 10 Places In Europe Perfect For A Workcation
Since the pandemic started, more and more people are working from home. According to statistics, 60% of the UK’s adult population currently works from home, and 26% of Brits plan to continue working from home permanently or occasionally. Working from home is great for work-life balance, but you can very quickly become bored of...
Covid-19 Impacts Expat Attitudes To Employer Benefits Package
A study from Aetna International shows that expats in key global markets are becoming more attentive about the inclusions in their employer benefits package. Over 9 in 10 (92%) survey respondents felt that having an employer benefits package was more important now than pre-pandemic. Over a third of expats (36%) admitted valuing their benefits...
Expats Rank Best Locations For Career Progression And Workplace Benefits
HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey looks at many aspects of expat life each year. Here we set out this year’s survey’s ranking of the best locations for career progression, start a business and workplace benefits around the world according to expats. The survey of over 20,000 people, including over 13,500 employees who relocate...
Which Is The Best Country For Construction Workers?
The future of the worldwide construction industry appears promising, forecast to reach $10.5 trillion by 2023 and employing more than 220 million people or 7% of total global employment. The primary drivers of this market’s growth are rising home starts and increased infrastructure as a result of increasing urbanization and population expansion. Work Wear...
Where The World Wants To Retire To The Most
Conducted by money.co.uk, the research analysed how often retirees worldwide are searching on Google to retire to particular countries overseas, and it’s France that tops the retirement wish lists of 20 countries – more than anywhere else worldwide. France is followed by Canada and Argentina, while Spain comes in at number six. ...
Expats’ Quality Of Life Is Better Abroad Than At Home
The results of HSBC’s 14th annual Expat Explorer study have been released with its insight into the issues that are important to expats and its ranking of different destinations for different aspects of the expat lifestyle. The study has looked at the impact of the pandemic as well as a wide range other issues...
Expats Prioritise Access To Quality Healthcare Over Lifestyle And Career Prospects
A survey by Aetna International has found that more expats value access to quality family healthcare than prioritise the financial package or their career prospects. Here we give you the conclusions from the survey. An Aetna International survey of expats living abroad has revealed that 87% of expats surveyed believed...
Top British Foods That Expats Have Missed The Most During The Pandemic
British expats across Europe have spoken of their increasing homesickness, with many unable to get hold of their favourite British foods and home comforts for extended periods of time due to both the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties that Brexit have caused on food deliveries. On-going travel restrictions, red lists and isolation...
Living Abroad In A Post-COVID World
Confidence high for expats in regions where COVID-19 deaths have remained low. A survey by Aetna International of expats across multiple markets confirms that three quarters (75%) are set to continue living abroad in a post-COVID world despite the impact of the pandemic. Out of the countries in which the research was carried...
Zoom Towns – The Countries And States That Will Pay You To Move There
No, we’re not making this up – there really are states, cities, and entire countries that will pay you to move there. In some cases, they are offering expatriates and digital nomads start-up grants to encourage more entrepreneurs into the area. Others are offering various financial incentives if you can bring a property back...
Online Menopause Clinic Launches Expat Service
The UK’s first ever online menopause clinic has launched a service for the expat community, offering personalised treatment options to millions of women suffering from menopausal symptoms. The Online Menopause Centre (OMC) provides virtual video consultations and individually tailored treatment plans to menopausal and perimenopausal (the period leading up to the menopause) women. ...