An American recently returned from a business trip to Mexico and reported to his colleagues: “The entire trip was fraught with miscommunications about meetings, deadlines, and even social activities. Start times were clearly stated in advance, but no one ever arrived on time! I wasted so much time having to repeat information for latecomers. Lack […] Continue reading… from On Time: According to Which Culture?
When you travel abroad, building trust and confidence with your international colleagues is key to success. That is why when you are on a business trip or a short-term assignment, it is imperative that you make a good first impression. Less time in a destination means that you will not have the luxury of trial […] Continue reading… from Ready, Set, Go…….with cultural knowledge
This statement about relocating families overseas is widely accepted: a happy family is one of the best predictors of a successful international assignment. The number one cause of assignment failure continues to be the family’s lack of adjustment to a new location. Fortunately, many organizations are mitigating this risk and protecting their investments by being […] Continue reading… from Flourishing Families are Fantastic!
Living Abroad takes the stress out of your employee assignments and business travel by providing detailed solutions to obstacles and questions…even during the most complex relocations and business trips. This year Living Abroad is proud to celebrate our 30th year of providing detailed, relevant, easy-to-read information for globally mobile employees and their families! If you […] Continue reading… from We are devoted to your business success!
Are you managing your company’s global mobility program and the many moving parts required for successful international relocations and business travel? Busy global mobility professionals know that it’s easy for small details to pass unnoticed until the problematic ones cause the process to stop running smoothly. One of the key areas of support for an […] Continue reading… from Knowledge is Power
What makes a great Global Mobility Manager? In the movie, Mary Poppins, the Banks children write their wish list for the perfect nanny: “have a cheery disposition, rosy cheeks, no warts!” What would wish lists look like from your assignees? Imagine yourself in their position. What would you need in order to be happy and secure […] Continue reading… from How to be great at what you do!
As we start to wrap up Q2 for 2017, some interesting trends are presenting themselves. As the year unfolds, we have seen a continuing need to fill skills gaps using short-term assignments. Businesses have also expanded their number of mobile employees as a means of recruitment and retention. The younger workforce, one of the largest […] Continue reading… from What’s Trending in Global Mobility?
The more I study cultural understanding, I realize that you don’t have to move or travel to another destination to experience symptoms of cultural differences and adjustment. Our youngest son, James, who is a senior in high school and has just made his college choice, brought this home most recently. We live in the Northeastern […] Continue reading… from Understanding Cultural Adjustment
Yesterday’s designation as “Equal Pay Day” got me thinking about women expats and how the relocation industry can support women on assignment. The rise of women overseas has been slow but steady. Why are women expats important? Women bring many valuable attributes to business today: social intelligence, open communication, empathy, intuition and optimism. Women are […] Continue reading… from How To Support Women Abroad
