Bloomberg had a segment on Health & Fitness programs recently called “Working it out.” It explored how corporate gym memberships and subsidies are on the rise, and quoted one CEO suggesting one way of keeping health benefits costs low is “don’t hire smokers!” Should physical health be the only indicator for determining premiums?
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Posted in Expats, General, HR Management on Aug 19th, 2010
Dear Readers – since we’ve looked at US changes in our last post, here’s a quick note and a couple of links to more information on changed immigration policies of the UK, and customs taxes in Russia.
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Posted in General, HR Management on Aug 17th, 2010
Were you thinking about coming over to the US on an H-1B or L Visa in the near future? The process just got more expensive.
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Planning your relocation can hit significant snags when you least expect them. Right now is one of those periods: many Europeans are on vacation, taking usually at least two weeks off at a time – a concept that is pretty much unheard of in the USA and therefore not anticipated.
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Posted in HR Management, expat coaching on Jul 23rd, 2010
They are the number one challenge cited at every stage of an international move. Will adequate schooling be available for the kids? What about your spouse’s career? What if you can’t seem to adjust to the new life?
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