Did you know the UK draws more new US companies establishing or expanding global operations than any other country in the world? Drawn to its commonality of language and similar business practices, the UK is a supportive environment for international business opportunities. However, expanding globally involves managing international employees. Join us as we deliver a UK primer for HR, financial and other business leaders in companies of all sizes. We will explore best practices in employee management abroad, the impact of UK (and EU) employment legislation on UK contracts, issues arising from operating US employee incentives in the UK and banking considerations.

PRESENTERS:

Bridgehead 
Suzi Schmalbach, Vice President Business Development

Employment considerations in the UK including hiring staff and a review of benefits (statutory and voluntary).

• General review of the process for setting up a payroll, benefits, and HR support for employees in the UK.
  
• International payroll and compensation review.
• Focus on UK employment plus a discussion of general similarities to other EU member states.

Lloyds TSB Offshore Ltd
Christopher Gardiner, Associate Director

• Personal Banking considerations prior to departure; focus on bank accounts for employees moving to the UK and key features to look for.
  
• Personal Housing Considerations (mortgages, etc); for property employees are leaving behind or for a new investment in a new host country.
  
• Business accounts both Onshore and Offshore for companies transitioning to the UK.

• UK employment contracts (terms and conditions).
  
• UK employment laws required under EU directives (which broadly apply across all EU member states).
  
• Operating US equity incentives in the UK and other EU member states.