EMEA Dbriefs - Global Mobility & Employment Taxes

20 Nov 24 | The global talent and mobility landscape faces legislative changes which will impact the UK and across the European Union. Traditional global mobility programmes will need to adapt with changes including legislative reforms for non-domiciles, the need for increased transparency for pay equity, and employments rights. What should your organisation be looking at?

27 Nov 24 | Our latest Global Human Capital Trends survey showed that a majority of workers are seriously considering quitting for a job that better supports well-being. Not only are Reward leaders facing increased pressure to provide employee benefits that support and align with wider corporate strategy and philosophy (including DEI & ESG objectives), they’re also facing the new reality that employee retention can hang on having flexible and inclusive benefits that support physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. As cost pressures remain an issue, having a clear strategy is key. What steps can your organisation take to maximise return on investment whilst minimising cost?

11 Dec 24 | The 2024 Deloitte Human Capital Trends continues to highlight that both the work we do and the workforce we need are becoming boundaryless. However, there is still a gap between knowing that this shift is shaping the future of work and doing things required to adapt to these shifts. How can you support an organisation to acquire, retain and develop the right possible talent and what challenges may be faced in managing a diverse and global talent pool?

21 Jan 25 | Various challenges can arise when managing a global workforce and organisations have to consider very carefully how to retain and incentivise employees across the board. They also have to develop strategies for successful cross-border communications. How can your organisation widen its talent horizons?

Aired 2 Oct 24  | In the evolving world of employment status, the hotly anticipated judgment from HMRC v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) has been released and has significant new guidance from the Supreme Court. Following this and other important recent case law updates (including S&L Barnes, Atholl House), how does this affect IR35, employment status and the evolution of the rules through case law? What are the inherent complexity and practical challenges when making status determinations and what key principles may arise from the courts’ judgments? And what could this mean for the use of HMRC’s CEST tool and other status assessment alternatives? 

Aired 25 Sep 24 | Pay Transparency is a growing global trend, with the European Union's Pay Transparency Directive being the latest and most far reaching legislation in this area. Our experts will discuss how companies are approaching global pay transparency and Helen Odell-Weaver (Head - Rewards Global Programs & Processes at global pharma company Novartis)  will be sharing the company’s approach and lessons learned in this area. What should your organisation be thinking about? 

Aired 30 Jul 24 | HMRC have announced that employers will have to report and account for income tax and social security on all taxable benefits in kind through the payroll from April 2026. For most employers, this will require a major transformation of current processes with implications for many stakeholders involved in employee benefit provision and reporting. What should your organisation be considering now?

Aired 17 Jul 24 | Payroll plays a critical role in today’s global talent landscape and the challenges and opportunities in this business function apply equally across business size and industry. What does your organisation need to consider? 

Aired 9 Jul 24 | Following the UK general election on 4 July, what will the impact be on worker rights? Our panel will reflect on the manifesto promises of the incoming Government and consider the impact and timing of potential changes. How may the election affect your organisation?

Aired 19 Jun 24 | The need to reevaluate your global workforce footprint can be triggered by a multitude of factors. Expansion, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain changes or simply growth can create a need to reconsider or evolve structures. What key considerations need to be taken into account when designing and implementing global talent structures and what challenges may arise when managing a global workforce?

Aired 18 Mar 24 | On Wednesday 6 March 2024 it was announced that the UK government will be abolishing the tax rules for non-UK domiciled individuals and replacing them with a residence-based regime. The new rules will operate from 6 April 2025, which is after our next UK general election, meaning it is possible the reforms will change before implementation. 

Aired 14 Mar 24 | HMRC have announced that employers will have to process all benefits in kind through the payroll from April 2026. For most employers, this will require a major transformation project with implications for many stakeholders involved in employee benefit provision and reporting. What should your organisation be looking at to prepare for this major change?