Portugal has traditionally been seen as enjoying a low cost of living – a compelling reason for retiring there. But low prices do not apply across the board, and the reality is that – apart from in certain key sectors – Portugal is not a particularly cheap country to live in any more. In common...

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...

Switzerland is a country that offers a wonderful lifestyle for those who work there and many people would be keen to take up the opportunity.  Study in Switzerland have written a guide on how to find a job in Switzerland for those who do not speak German and have agreed to allow us to publish...

New independent research by AXA – Global Healthcare into the salary expectations and experience of people working abroad reveals a significant disparity between the salaries of men and women across popular expat destinations. The research from AXA – Global Healthcare has found that nearly two-thirds (62%) of men have enjoyed a higher salary since becoming an...

New rules in the UAE allows foreign nationals to sponsor their families to join them in the country.  The new rule makes income, not profession the sole criteria for men and women to sponsor family members.   The new rule allows any UAE resident, male or female, to sponsor family members (spouse, under-18 sons and unmarried...

The 2019 Global Energy Talent Index Report (GETI), the annual energy recruitment and employment trends report, has been published and against a background of rising oil prices shows increased optimism in the oil and gas job market. The GETI from Swift and Energy Jobline reports 65% of workers believe that their pay will increase in...

When living and working abroad many British expats want to retain an interest in the UK property market by investing in a buy-to-let property to get a good return or they buy a property for their family or to leave empty so that it is ready for them when they return home.  Expats from other...

What are today’s options for expats with UK pensions moving to Portugal? When it comes to pensions, your long-term financial security is at stake, so you should take extreme care to do what is right for you and your family. Expats also need to consider the tax rules and implications in Portugal or your country...

You just got a job offer that looks sweet in so many ways. Before you jump at the chance, think about all of the issues that should be considered when assessing what salary will be required when you take up a role abroad. Once you consider all of the following helpful tips, you will then...

According to the latest Salary Trends Report by ECA International (ECA), UK employees in the private sector are expected to see a real salary increase of just 0.2 per cent in 2018, the equivalent of approximately £4.41 a month (£53 pa) for the average worker before tax. This keeps the UK at the bottom of...

According to company predictions from around the globe, nominal wages will rise 5 per cent on average in 2017, slightly up on 2016’s 4.8 per cent average. In terms of real salary increases, the global average is forecasted to be 1.5 per cent, which is slightly down on 2016’s average of 1.6 per cent. Companies...

Income replacement policies help replace part of your regular working income while you are off work. The risks covered can include disability, illness, accidents, unemployment or involuntary redundancy. If you buy a policy, you will usually be paid a tax-free monthly income if you find yourself unable to work. You pay a monthly premium to...