With a wide range of distinct governments bound together by mutually-beneficial agreements, the EU presents some interesting business opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. If you’re considering starting a business in the EU, though, you need to be prepared to do some research and confirm that it’s the right move — particularly if you’re currently based...

Salary and annual leave simply aren’t enough incentives for candidates anymore. With a decreasing average of time spent in a company, employee benefits are more important than ever. Whether you run your own company or work for one, it’s important to know the latest in employee benefits trends. As an employer, knowing what benefits people...

Nothing beats having the freedom to create and be in control of your schedule. That is what working from home can do, among other benefits such as saving time and money on commutes. It also gives you the freedom to decide where you work, at home or sometimes abroad. Moreover, with the struggle to find...

A major new piece of research* by AXA Global Healthcare has shed light on the impact that working on an international business assignment has upon mental health. Of the 500 international workers who were surveyed in seven different countries, just one-in-ten (10%) said that working abroad has had a negative impact on their mental health....

If you are seeking the expat lifestyle in Australia, you may be keen to know how international travel restrictions impact your plans. Australia’s 2020-21 Federal Budget has confirmed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be felt by the nation’s migration program for years to come. Interstaff set out the implications. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 20...

For applicants looking for a job or HR professionals exploring benefit options, it is good to know of the different types of employee benefits that employers typically offer. For applicants, this knowledge will prove useful when it comes to comparing job offers. Whereas HR professionals can determine the right kinds of benefits that would help...

Becoming a digital nomad is an increasingly popular option and the pandemic has made many people digital nomads as they work from home even if they are unfamiliar with the term.  Here I share my experience of moving to Spain to take advantage of my ability to live as a digital nomad. Written by Nigel...

This is Part Three of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move...

This is Part Two of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move...

We are publishing a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move to Switzerland....

It’s challenging to keep you and your family healthy in the home during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if you still have to commute to work every day. That is why you should count it as a privilege if your bosses allow you to work from home. Working from home minimizes your chances of getting into...

People all around the world have been given the opportunity to work from home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Some companies are suggesting employees work remotely during the outbreak, while others are requiring them to. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Pacific Prime UK For many, working from home is an entirely new experience and, as...