Benivo Blog

With a surprise snap election called for July 4th in the UK, the topic of immigration policy is taking center stage in the campaigns of the two major parties — the incumbent Conservatives and the challenging Labour Party.

When it comes to global mobility, the success or failure of an assignment often hinges on the relocating partner and family. In a recent industry survey by Permits Foundation and NetExpat of over 3,500 respondents, an unhappy partner was cited as the #1 reason for assignment failure and rejection.

Dubai continues to lead the way in attracting top global talent by introducing groundbreaking new visa schemes. On our most recent The View From The Top show, Fragomen's Julia Onslow-Cole provided an exciting update on the latest visa development in Dubai.

As remote work arrangements become more popular across organizations globally, mobility teams must understand and address the associated immigration risks and compliance considerations. In our recent The View From The Top show, Charlotte Wills from the Fragomen, discussed the key drivers behind the rise of remote work policies, including accessing global talent pools, enhancing employee experience, and aligning with government initiatives like digital nomad visas.

At many organizations, global mobility has historically been viewed as just dealing with visas, taxes, and operational compliance. However, leading companies are now recognizing the strategic value that mobility can provide by enabling the acquisition, development, deployment, and retention of global talent.