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Relocating to the UK: What They Don’t Tell You

Relocating to the UK for work? You’ve probably heard the usual bits about the rain, the NHS, and the mysteries of queuing etiquette. But behind these well-worn clichés lies a web of intricacies you won’t find in the standard relocation checklist. From visa hurdles to housing challenges, there’s a lot more to consider than you might think.

Having worked closely with employees being relocated to the UK for years, we’ve seen it all – both the smooth sailing and the hidden pitfalls. Here’s a deeper dive into what they don’t tell you before you relocate to the UK but should.

May 29, 2025

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Gen Z Global Mobility Policies: New Expectations and Diverse Family Dynamics

Gen Z global mobility policies are being quietly rewritten—and about time, too. With Gen Z now entering the workforce in meaningful numbers, employee relocation programmes that haven’t evolved since the era of landlines and fax machines are, frankly, past their sell-by date.

This isn’t just about swapping out paper for apps. It’s about recognising a generation with different values, different expectations, and different family structures. In our experience at Adleo Relocation, Gen Z workers ask smarter questions, expect more transparency, and often come with support needs that HR teams didn’t have to think about even five years ago.

May 20, 2025

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Tenant Sanctions Checks: How New UK Regulations Will Affect Rental Applications

From 14th May 2025, tenant sanctions checks will become a formal part of the UK rental process. Under updated financial sanctions regulations, letting agents must screen all prospective tenants against the UK Sanctions List before a tenancy can proceed.

This change applies to every applicant—UK residents and overseas arrivals alike. For many, the process will feel similar to Right to Rent checks. But this time, it’s not about immigration—it’s about financial compliance and legal obligations.

Let’s break down what this means and what you’ll need to prepare.

May 13, 2025

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Does Global Mobility Have a Future?

Global mobility is not only surviving—it’s evolving, and the businesses that master it will win the next decade. In our experience, the future of global mobility is defined by opportunity, complexity, and a pinch of pragmatic ingenuity. If you’re an HR manager, a talent acquisition leader, or a senior executive looking to attract the world’s best, right now you’re probably asking, “Does global mobility have a future?” The answer is a resounding yes—but it’s not the future you might expect.

May 8, 2025

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English Rental Market: What Employee Relocation Needs to Know in 2025

The English rental market is entering a new chapter—and not one you can skim over. With employee relocation budgets already feeling the squeeze, 2025 is stacking up to be a year of sharper planning, greater nuance, and even more creative housing strategies. So what’s really going on, and what does it mean for companies relocating talent to the UK?

Here’s the reality: rental supply is up, but so are costs. Legislation is changing, affordability is wobbling, and regional variation remains as dramatic as ever. For relocation professionals and HR decision-makers, this all amounts to one thing: it’s time to adapt.

May 6, 2025

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Reverse Culture Shock: The Unexpected Challenges of Repatriation

Reverse culture shock is a challenging and unanticipated adjustment that employees frequently experience when they return home from an overseas assignment. This concept, less talked about than its counterpart (the well-known culture shock of moving abroad), is a hidden challenge for repatriates, one that can go unnoticed by employers and HR teams. In this article, we’ll explore the complexities of repatriation, the key issues that often get overlooked, and how companies can help employees through this transition.

May 1, 2025

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Employee Repatriation: Managing a Failed Overseas Assignment

Employee repatriation can quickly become a strategic headache when an international assignment ends prematurely. When the assignment doesn’t work out, the repatriation plan must swing into action—fast, smartly, and with no room for ambiguity. In our experience, the most effective responses blend logistical precision with emotional intelligence. It’s not just about getting the employee home—it’s about how they come home, how they’re received, and what comes next.

A failed relocation doesn’t need to mean a failed relationship. A robust employee repatriation process turns disruption into opportunity.

April 29, 2025

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Employer of Record: How It Simplifies UK Business Setup

Employer of Record services are the fastest, most compliant way to simplify your UK business setup—particularly when hiring or relocating international talent without a local entity.

For global employers, setting up shop in the UK can be a maze of regulation, payroll conundrums, and HR compliance. Using an Employer of Record is the smarter shortcut. It eliminates the need to create a UK legal entity and lets you onboard staff in days, not months.

April 24, 2025

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UK Business Setup: Legal Structures and UK Payroll for Companies Expanding to the UK

UK business setup and UK payroll go hand in hand for any international company aiming to establish a business in the UK. Whether you’re looking to start a UK business or exploring payroll in the UK for a remote team, getting your structure and systems right from the start can make all the difference.

This guide covers the essentials of UK business setup and UK payroll compliance, with context for non-British businesses and those unfamiliar with UK-specific rules. From PAYE to workplace pensions, we explain the terms, the processes, and where to dig deeper.

April 22, 2025

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Crisis Management Plan: Emergency Preparedness for Overseas Staff

Having a crisis management plan isn’t just about following protocol—it’s about genuinely protecting your workforce. For businesses with staff overseas, a robust crisis management plan is non-negotiable. From civil unrest to natural disasters, unforeseen risks can escalate quickly, and without a structured approach, organisations expose their employees—and themselves—to unnecessary danger.

Creating an effective crisis management plan isn’t just a box-ticking exercise; it’s about safeguarding your people in ways that are practical, actionable, and realistic when the worst happens.

April 10, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs and International Recruitment

Trump’s tariffs have quietly redrawn the global mobility map—and international recruitment strategies are feeling the shift. What was once considered a peripheral economic issue has evolved into a global opportunity with far-reaching effects on how talent is moved, deployed, and retained across borders.

In our experience supporting SMEs, few HR teams were prepared for the ripple effect of trade wars on talent pipelines. Yet here we are, fielding client questions not about container costs but candidate movement—and that shift deserves serious attention.

If you’re running international recruitment while also juggling global mobility (with or without a dedicated HR department), here’s what you really need to know.

April 8, 2025

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Employee Safety in High-Risk Areas: Ensuring Duty of Care Responsibilities

Employee safety in high-risk areas is more than just a compliance requirement—it’s a core responsibility for businesses assigning staff to challenging environments. Duty of care responsibilities extend well beyond offering travel insurance and an emergency contact number. Protecting employees isn’t just a legal obligation; it’s an ethical commitment. In our experience, the most effective strategies ensure worker protection in dangerous regions before, during, and after an assignment.

April 8, 2025

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Relocating to the UK: What They Don’t Tell You

Gen Z Global Mobility Policies: New Expectations and Diverse Family Dynamics

Tenant Sanctions Checks: How New UK Regulations Will Affect Rental Applications

Does Global Mobility Have a Future?

English Rental Market: What Employee Relocation Needs to Know in 2025

Reverse Culture Shock: The Unexpected Challenges of Repatriation

Employee Repatriation: Managing a Failed Overseas Assignment

Employer of Record: How It Simplifies UK Business Setup

UK Business Setup: Legal Structures and UK Payroll for Companies Expanding to the UK

Crisis Management Plan: Emergency Preparedness for Overseas Staff

Trump’s Tariffs and International Recruitment

Employee Safety in High-Risk Areas: Ensuring Duty of Care Responsibilities

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