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The complex landscape of global employee mobility continues to evolve. This year, the industry has seen some new concepts emerge, even as some topics considered quite “cutting edge” just a few years ago are now popular trends. It is an exciting time for mobility professionals, with added political, economic, security, and regulatory complexities. Meanwhile, many are experiencing the benefits of new technology and stronger global collaboration. While it is impossible to predict what will happen,

A recent research by UK-based Oxford Strategic Consulting (OSC) found that changing work models are becoming more hospitable to the Ramadan work schedule. Rather than worry about the negative effects on business, business leaders should instead focus on improving well-being, increasing engagement and embracing flexible work patterns during the Islamic holy month. According to the press release, more vacation time can improve performance and well-being. In fact, it shared that an internal study in 2006

In light of the tougher business conditions in 2016, and with a majority of firms having a flexible wage system which adjust wages according to business conditions, fewer employees received wage increases last year as compared to 2015, found the “Report on Wage Practices 2016” released by the Manpower Research and Statistics Department, Ministry of Manpower (MOM). According to MOM’s report, between the last two years, the proportion of employees who received total wage increase