Are you involved with your company’s global mobility program and the many moving parts that go with handling successful international relocations? Busy mobility professionals know that it’s easy for small details to pass unnoticed until things stop running smoothly, especially with all the juggling of local security, healthcare, tax, visas, benefits, and insurance. One of the […] Continue reading… from Don’t lose track of the small details!
There is no doubt about it – international assignment experience is a boon to anyone’s resume. The numbers show that only about 20% of international assignees are women, yet the percentage of interested parties is almost equal for both men and women. In many companies, going on international assignment and having extensive international experience is […] Continue reading… from Let’s get moving!
Dutch cuisine highlights hearty dishes. On special occasions, the Dutch serve ________ as a cocktail snack before dinner? Stamppot Zuurkool met spek en worst Gerootke paling Uitsmijter Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from What’s served on special occasions in Holland?
Standing in front of a table of appetizers at a recent party in New York, I was surprised by the look the hostess gave me as I grabbed a chip and scooped up some dip. It wasn’t until sometime later when I was showing a client our article on personal conduct in Brazil that I spotted […] Continue reading… from Have you committed these faux pas?
Nearly all assignees and global road warriors experience times of extreme fatigue, exhaustion, and feelings of hopelessness from time to time. Some common symptoms include anxiety disorders and depression, which can be a result of bombardment with a series of changes in quick succession and little time to process these changes. According to the World […] Continue reading… from Expat Fatigue is Real
In Brunei, the Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the Brunei Chinese community. Pesta Tanglung, or ___________ is the name of the last night of the New Year. A. The Dragon Festival B. The Lantern Festival C. The Flowers Festival D. None of the above Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from What’s different about the Chinese New Year in Brunei?
Frequent business travelers say their job satisfaction is directly tied to their business travel experiences. According to a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) survey, 59% of those looking for new employment state that a company’s travel policy is an important factor when considering a job opportunity. Not surprising is that almost 84% say that […] Continue reading… from Why Business Traveler well-being is important for your company
Living Abroad recently hosted the Forum for Expatriate Management holiday party with KPMG in New York City where attendees competed in teams to see who could answer the most holiday trivia questions. There were a total of 40 multiple choice questions. The winning team (above) got 25 correct. We thought it would be fun to share just ten of […] Continue reading… from Who Doesn’t Love Trivia?
Here in the United States we just moved our clocks back to end Daylight Saving Time. Did you know that a lot of people call it daylight saving(s) time? It is correctly written without the “s.” When DST is not observed, it is called standard time, normal time or winter time. Approximately 70 countriesparticipate in Daylight Saving Time. […] Continue reading… from Where’s the sun?
