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07/06/2011Editor's Guide: Employment & Trends in the UK

Editor's Guide: Employment & Trends in the UK Here's a brief introduction to Expatica's Employment & Trends section for the UK.

Looking for work in the UK? Expatica covers everything you need to know about working here, from determining if you need a visa and immigration regulations to looking for work and job applications and UK management culture.

Labour law and contracts
What you need to look out for and expect in employment contracts is covered in articles such as ‘Labour law in the UK: Contracts and remuneration.’  Read up on UK labour law regarding working time and leave, and ending employment contracts.


Working students
Students in the UK can check out information such as ‘How to work part-time as an international student in the UK’ and articles on student life in the Higher education section.

Women expats
Women expats are happier at work according to an Expatica survey of over 450 women living abroad, although opportunities for promotion and low wages continue to trouble women expats at work. According to the survey, female expats based in Spain are the happiest, followed by Belgium and France.

Andrea Martin encourages women to think creatively about work in her ‘Tips for expat women in the UK’, and the Employment & Trends section covers specific issues faced by women working abroad in articles such as ‘Women at work: Making and taking opportunities’ and ‘Career makeovers for women’.

Finding work back home
Many expats have concerns when returning home that they might be less employable. In Returning home: Executive job opportunities Christian Pielow offers some useful advice. If you are repatriating after a foreign assigment, read Negotiate a successful repatriation for tips on getting the best deal for you and your family.

European human resources news roundup
Our monthly updates from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE) inform on changes in employment law, key judgements from the European Court of Justice and national labour courts, income tax and pension reforms, pay agreements, company-level HR policies and trade union activities.

Job search

Take advantage of Expatica's Job search page which lists a variety of jobs in the UK.


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