Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options. read more

Claire Keogh examines the positives and negatives of the current weak US dollar and strategies for assisting employees abroad who are feeling the pinch. read more

State retirement ages worldwide look set to increase, spurred on by the twin pressures of increasing social security costs and lower mortality rates. read more

Companies are aware that knowledge workers are key to the success of the Dutch economy and, focusing on this growing community, a new congress 'The Impact of Expats' aims to cover everything which companies in the Netherlands bringing knowledge workers into the country need to know. read more

The role of the accompanying partner in relocation has metamorphosed into a factor that can be ignored only at an organisation’s peril. read more