Relocation tourism becomes 2019 trend
Whether we wake up and realise that the world is still turning after BREXIT or seismic political shifts mean our EU departure doesn’t happen at all, relocation to the UK from outside of our own country will still happen. Whether talent comes from within Europe or from continents further afield, one trend has been noted across the industry and that is relocation tourism.
Why are rents rising?
Let’s talk about the B word. Not BREXIT but budgets. Clients will increasingly be looking for budget-friendly relocation packages but the cost of renting a property in the UK is getting more expensive.
Is a four-day working week possible?
Depending on your standpoint, the BREXIT outcome illustrated how fickle people can be when it comes to voting, especially when they’re wooed by headline-making promises. One could argue that the return of blue British passports and a greater sense of patriotism was enough to vote ‘leave’ and if the general public continues to be influenced by somewhat gimmicky policies – and not by a whole manifesto – we may be heading for an employment revolution.
Alexa, is a watch the biggest workplace threat?
We have written before about the threat robots pose to the workplace but while we feel a certain level of comfort that robots are somewhat in the future – and maybe not of our generation – there are more pressing advances that will be quick to adopt and change the office dynamic forever.
The gig economy goes mainstream
The gig economy is a funny term, conjuring up images of jobbing musicians turning up with battered guitar cases but it’s a highly professional employment concept that has a bearing on the relocation industry. It’s also a concept that’s now gone mainstream.
Bright lights & city insights
As a relocation expert you’ll no doubt be familiar with UK cities. From London to Leeds, Cambridge to Cardiff and Birmingham to Bristol, there are some stunning metropolises but aside from the employment prospects, have you ever stopped to think about how happy your relocating professionals will be?
On the horizon: employment trends that will affect relocation
The flow of professionals to the UK shores is and will be the backbone of your business but with Brexit edging closer to its conclusion, it’s time to adapt to a shifting employment market and uncharted waters ahead. Already the UK is flexing and reforming in line with economic conditions and speculation, and here’s our round-up of the latest trends to watch:-
Where to live in the UK: best towns & cities revealed
Relocating to or within the UK will be, to an extent driven by where the employment is. But with such exceptional transport connections and so many wonderful locations, it’s quite possible to live some distance from a workplace and still manage the daily commute.
Prop tech and disruptive strategies
Is there anarchy in the world of private rentals? No, not really but you may be fooled into thinking there’s chaos and disorder when actually there’s a smart revolution happening. It’s all down to two buzz phrases: prop tech and disruptive strategies.
Is a hard BREXIT over hyped?
It may be a new year but are you plagued by old worries? Drawing closer is BREXIT and with negotiations advancing between super powers, the threat of an employment exodus crystallises.
Employees: a dying breed in a ‘gig economy’?
Here’s a new term for your employment lexicon – the ‘gig economy’. Have you heard it before? Well, you need to know it could change or even threaten the traditional employment market. It could even go as far as to influence the types of properties we find for relocating professionals and where employees live.
Tech hubs push up rental prices
You’d be forgiven for thinking that relocation to the UK was set to nosedive in the wake of the BREXIT vote but we’re pleased to report that interest in UK headquarters is still strong.
