A survey of 1,504 expatriate workers in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has highlighted contrasting views on workplace benefits.

While 84% of those surveyed cited the benefits offered by their employer as playing a role in their decision to move to the Gulf, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the region’s End of Service Gratuity (EoSG) system. These one-off severance payments, a common practice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, are deemed insufficient for meeting retirement needs by 60% of respondents.

Singapore breaks away from the peloton of six countries that shared the top spot on the Henley Passport Index as we entered the new year, reclaiming its title as the world’s most powerful passport in the latest ranking published today. The city-state also sets a new record score, with its citizens now enjoying access to 195 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.

4 in 5 (80%) non-native employees are experiencing negative mental health symptoms as a direct result of their working environment. Worrying findings from the fourth non-native Mind Health Report produced by leading international health insurance provider, AXA - Global Healthcare, show that workplace wellbeing has continued to decline for non-native employees.

In this iPMI Global In Focus Expatriate Life article, iPMI report author and market analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look at news that there is a new guide for expatriates working and living in China, from the Ministry of Commerce of China.

In this iPMI Global In Focus Expatriate Life article, iPMI report author and market analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look at news out of Bahrain, that expats may be barred from taking jobs in 6 professions.

In this iPMI Global In Focus Expatriate Life article, iPMI report author and market analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look at Mercer's report on The ‘Silver Dollar’ Opportunity: Competing for Retirement Capital. 

Research by AXA has revealed that as many as two in five (41%) young expats aged 18-24 are negatively impacted mentally by social media and tech addiction.

A new survey has revealed the UK’s sentiment regarding pensions and retirement. 

The survey, conducted by investment comparison site Investing Reviews, asked over 2,000 users their opinions and attitudes towards retirement, pensions and investments to better understand the nations sentiment around said topics. 

Valencia (1st), Dubai (2nd), and Mexico City (3rd) are the top 3 destinations in the Expat City Ranking 2022 by InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with over 4.5 million members.

With salaries lagging behind the rate of inflation in the UAE, employers should be concerned about their expat workforce, according to new research from recruitment consultancy Robert Half.