Vacation for HR and Relocation for employees
Photographer: Anne Sofie Eriksson / http://mediabank.visitstockholm.com Vacation and relocation are like cream and lemons, they simply don’t mix well, not for anyone involved at least. Although it does make for a nice rhyme in a song. So, here we go again – HR and Global Mobility teams are soon officially on vacation in Sweden and […]
Foreign Talent Work Visas were at a record high in 2018
Photo by Henrik Trygg, Courtesy of https://www.stockholmbusinessregion.com/press/media-bank/
The risks of allowing employees share housing
We are all too aware of how hard it is for companies to recruit and have people come to live in Stockholm, and the rest of Sweden, due to the housing shortage. It’s a real roadblock for business and growth when there is a talent gap in Sweden. Bringing in staff from other countries is […]
How to Set Accurate Expectations for Your New Hire Moving to Sweden
If you are considering bringing a new hire to Sweden, let them know up front as many details about their relocation process, Sweden itself, and how life will be different so there are no surprises when they come to Sweden. Once your offer is confirmed, lead your new expat through the relocation process step by step ensuring they have […]
How to Sell Upper Management on Your New Hire’s Relocation Policy
Relocating a new hire from a foreign country to Sweden is vastly different from hiring someone locally. It will require a unique onboarding policy, financial plan,project timeline, and legal compliance considerations, among other things. Communicating your needs to upper management and the team can be challenging as there are many unknowns that no one has […]
Why Companies Take Great Risk With Compliance
Photo by Anna Hugosson, courtesy https://www.stockholmbusinessregion.com/press/media-bank/ Having spent a couple of hours listening to The Joe Rogan podcast with Annie Jacobsen being interviewed, I see a parallel universe and it’s not an entirely comfortable feeling. After a nightmarish night, I decided to look at what happens in the world of global mobility when the system is broken […]
3 tips to get you into the flow this summer
Photo by Henrik Trygg, Image provided by https://www.stockholmbusinessregion.com/press/media-bank/ How would it feel to get into the flow and enjoy this summer, while also being your most productive? It is possible to do fabulous work while feeling great all summer long. That said, taking care of expats mid June through August requires some serious planning. Most likely, you […]
How to retain expat staff with a simple signature
5 Tips for Relocating a New Hire to Sweden This Summer
With the exception of the tourist industry, most European businesses have long summer breaks. This is an important fact to consider when planning a spring or summer move for your transfer. Getting important matters accomplished in a timely manner is virtually impossible during the summer months. This can affect the relocation process in a multitude of […]