Born on 23 November 1632, Jean Mabillon came from a peasant family. Nevertheless, his superiors quickly recognised his talent for learning as he sojourned at successive abbeys following his communion. In 1664, the Benedictine monk joined the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where he helped Dom Luc d’Achery with the abbey library. He travelled extensively, with the … Continued

Preserving authoritative sources of information Since November 2011, UNESCO’s Universal Declaration on Archives asserts that public archives must be preserved in a reasoned and studied manner. Why is this? Because “they are authoritative sources of information, underpinning accountable and transparent administrative actions. They play an essential role in the development of societies by safeguarding and … Continued

To bring the sound to audiences from Bucharest to Frankfurt, they pair their musical prowess with world-class instruments that must be transported in tightly controlled and pristine environments from concert to concert around the continent. This is where Mobilitas subsidiary Royal De Gruijter comes in. The Royal De Gruijter is a Dutch removals company whose … Continued

AGS Rhône-Alpes Auvergne has carried out a rather exceptional move. For the third time in recent months, the team was contacted by a private customer moving from France to the West Indies to ship his motorboat and its trailer via groupage to his new home. “There aren’t many customers who own a boat and decide … Continued

The entry into force on 25 May 2018 of the European Union’s GDPR regulation has turned corporate HR departments upside down. And with good reason: every day, they collect personal data necessary for the smooth running of the company and the professional lives of employees. HR starts accumulating personal data from the moment a prospective … Continued

Named after the famous footballer David Beckham, the ‘Beckham Law’ is officially known as the ‘Special Tax Regime for Expatriates’. Introduced in December 2003 through Royal Decree 1008/2023, the law aimed to attract foreign talent by offering tax benefits to non-residents taking up employment in Spain. Enhanced Tax Benefits: Revisions to the Beckham Law The … Continued

Historically, global mobility policies have remained largely static. As such, you could argue that using ChatGPT to generate a Global Mobility policy would be no different to what a consultancy would do for your programme. After all, these consultancies essentially fuse existing policies together to create a policy that fits your needs. This is, in … Continued

However, a recent announcement by the Dutch government has brought about significant changes, leading to a reduction in its duration and a cap on the earnings to which it can apply. This change is likely to have a significant impact on both employers and employees.   Netherlands tax history Designed to attract and retain highly … Continued