While much of the discussion about the ongoing litigation around U.S. buyer broker compensation has focused on home purchases, the rental market is also poised to experience profound shifts.
Welcome to the latest issue of Mobility Minute, a newsletter created by WERC. Every week, this newsletter will land in your inbox to keep you up to date on news from and about the talent mobility industry.
Here’s a quick glimpse of what you’ll find in this week’s issue:
How Buyer Broker Compensation Lawsuits Will Affect Renters
The CDC’s Updated Guidelines for Importing Dogs into the U.S.
Embracing the AI-Driven Future of Global Mobility With Gen Z
Best Practices for Protecting Employees Abroad From Cyberattacks
How Buyer Broker Compensation Lawsuits Will Affect Renters
While much of the discussion about the ongoing litigation around U.S. buyer broker compensation has focused on home purchases, the rental market is also poised to experience profound shifts.
The CDC’s Updated Guidelines for Importing Dogs into the U.S.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines regarding the importation of dogs into the United States, aimed at enhancing public health safety and animal welfare standards. Learn how these revised guidelines impact the CDC’s strict health and document requirements.
Embracing the AI-Driven Future of Global Mobility With Gen Z
The future of the modern world appears bright, as evidenced by the convergence of Gen Z professionals, artificial intelligence, and changing global talent mobility assignment patterns. Understanding this generation’s outlook on international assignments and the role of AI is essential for companies navigating the evolving talent mobility space.
Best Practices for Protecting Employees Abroad From Cyberattacks
Beyond adapting to new cultures and time zones, employees who travel and live abroad face a more pressing concern: the risk of exposure to cyberattacks. Discover how to stay ahead of sophisticated threats with these practical tips and best practices.
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Hundreds of British workers will be given greater choice over their hours as part of a new pilot by the official four-day week campaign. The six-month project will build on the original 2022 trial, with employers also trying flexible start and finish times, a nine-day fortnight, and compressed hours. — BBC News
A number of large employers across the United States are taking steps to make workplaces more accessible and welcoming for neurodivergent employees as the number of autism diagnoses rises. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2.2% of adults in the country—5.4 million people—are autistic. — The New York Times
Container ship congestion in Singapore, one of Asia’s busiest ports, is spreading to neighboring Malaysia, snarling supply chains and causing delays in the movement of consumer goods. Around 20 container vessels are anchored in a cluster off Port Klang, which sits on the Straits of Malacca, which links Europe and the Middle East to East Asia. — Bloomberg
Gallup data from May shows that 51% of U.S. employees are watching or actively seeking a new job, continuing a recent upward trend. While voluntary employee turnover rates have stabilized since the Great Resignation, employees’ long-term commitment to their organizations is at its lowest in nine years. — Gallup
Public opinion polls suggest that economic concerns have weakened Canadians’ long-standing support for immigration. Political backlash has led the government to add restrictions for temporary residents, starting with changes that would place work-hour limits on international students and impose a higher savings threshold on applicants who wish to study in Canada. — The New York Times
