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Women Abroad – How to Get the Most from an International Assignment

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Rosalie L. Tung is all too familiar with the challenges that women face when it comes to international assignments. As the Professor of International Business at Simon Fraser University in Canada, Tung has devoted countless hours to researching and writing about these challenges, but they may not be what you think. In her groundbreaking work […] Continue reading… from Women Abroad – How to Get the Most from an International Assignment

Is an International Assignment “just like traveling?”

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Many expats get caught up in the romanticism of moving abroad, and then find that the day-to-day experience is not quite what they envisioned. It’s nearly impossible to live every day like it’s a vacation in an exotic new country, and some expats forget this. Therefore, it’s important for HR to emphasize the value of […] Continue reading… from Is an International Assignment “just like traveling?”