Global mobility seminar provides valuable insights for HR professionals (Source: Re:locate)

An audience of international HR professionals attended a Global Mobility Seminar held by Lloyds TSB International at its Old Broad Street offices on 2 February. Some valuable insights emerged, as Fiona Murchie reports. 

Lloyds TSB International’s Global Mobility Seminar on 2 February brought together Joanne Haslehurst, director of global employer services at Deloitte, and Dr David Crawford, partner at Fragomen, to update delegates on expatriate tax and UK immigration issues. The recently published Lloyds TSB International Expat survey provided a timely backdrop to proceedings.

John Campbell, of Lloyds TSB International, highlighted some interesting insights into the way expatriates are currently thinking. Perhaps unsurprisingly in the present economic climate, UK expats are not rushing to come home and are extending their stays overseas where possible, with 85% of respondents falling into this category.

The survey clearly revealed that lifestyle factors are most important when considering a move abroad, and, as Mr Campbell underlined, this could be a valuable pointer for HR and those managing global mobility, if you can make that work for your employees.

Overall, 68% of those asked said that they felt happier where they were than in the UK, although this figure was much higher for some countries. There is certainly a case to be made for employee engagement and good communication to help ensure companies have their talent in the right overseas business locations.

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